Who are the Moth-ers? Lovers of moths, that’s who! In this series, we meet some moth-ers from around the world. We’ll learn why moths are interesting and how everyone can enjoy their beauty. Hopefully you’ll be inspired to get outside and go mothing yourself! From…
There are many ways to enjoy and celebrate moths. Here are a few activities to keep you busy this moth week…
Can you find the caterpillar hiding in each picture?
What are some differences between butterflies and moths? And how are they related? Find out!
Thanks to National Moth Week and to Ken Childs and Juan Carlos García Morales for images.
The world is full of moths! Humans have recorded more than 150,000 species of moths. But scientists think there may be as many as 500,000 moth species on Earth. That means there are many more moths to discover! Today we’re highlighting some fabulous moths that…
Moth Week 2022 is July 23-31. You can become a moth-er…
Number 1: Metalmark moth (Polillas de marca de metal) Scientific name: Tortyra slossonia (Family: Choreutidae) This moth is one of the smallest moths in Mexico. It measures 10 mm. Although they fly by day, it is difficult to find them. The term slossonia is in…
By Pritha Dey, expert moth-er 1. Prometopidia joshimathensis This drab-colored Geometrid moth was discovered in a semi-urban forest fragment, in the busy tourist town of Joshimath in the western Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, India. Dr Pritha Dey along with Dr Axel Hausmann and Dr Dieter…
Who are the Moth-ers? Lovers of moths, that’s who! In this series, we meet some moth-ers from around the world. We’ll learn why moths are interesting and how everyone can enjoy their beauty. Hopefully you’ll be inspired to get outside and go mothing yourself! From…
