Moth species

What is a moth, its different types, how does it look, where and how long does it live, what does it eat, why is it attracted to light, interesting facts

List of different types of moths in Illinois. Know about the common and biggest/giant moths found there, and also their infestations.

Do you know about Cute Moths that are as Beautiful as Butterflies? Our exclusive list will surely surprise you!

There are around 160,000 unique moth species, and very often we tend to get carried away by the generalized idea that moths are pests and look scary, rather than a really beautiful creature full of wonderful characteristics. Some species have truly vibrant colours and shapes that rival those of butterflies. Here are 20 of the most beautiful moths species from around the world.

The Rosy Maple Moth is a very common moth in North Carolina. It belongs to the silkmoth family Saturniidae, which includes several of the world’s largest and showiest moths. These moths are forest dwellers, as the caterpillars feed on a variety of trees, including maples. While the larvae are sometimes considered pests of trees due to their leaf munching habits, the adults are completely harmless.

This Atlas Moth was taken at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens during their butterfly exhibit.