The Economic Times

In May 2026, Hawaii wildlife crews found 10 endangered caterpillars on Lnai. Weeks later, they found the same moth on Molokai for the first time since the 1940s

Hawaii wildlife crews recently discovered Blackburn's Sphinx Moth caterpillars on Lnai. These endangered insects were also found in Halawa Valley and Kalae on Molokai. These sightings mark the first on Molokai since the 1940s. The discoveries provide crucial information for conservation efforts.