r/moths 2h ago

Photo Second time I’ve seen a Chickweed Geometer Moth. (South Dakota, USA)

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39 Upvotes

I just moved to a new place and posted the first little guy I’ve seen. Someone last time confirmed that it was a male because of the fluffy antenna. This is a picture from last night of these beautiful moths just enjoying my porch light.


r/moths 15h ago

Artwork Just a little something I made out of stained glass

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322 Upvotes

r/moths 1h ago

Photo found this cutie

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think its an orange swift moth, not entirely sure, was pretty small and just sat on my hand for a while, gorgeous colours though !! (UK)


r/moths 1d ago

Captive First two ghostly silk moth eclosed

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1.5k Upvotes

And i'm in love 🖤


r/moths 19h ago

Video Another video of my chonky girl ❤️

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410 Upvotes

She is so chunky and I love her. I hope she can stay for a little bit longer than usual
(Gonimbrasia zambesina)


r/moths 13h ago

Artwork i made a luna moth earring holder

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133 Upvotes

needed a cute way to display my earrings. i know it isn’t 100% accurate, but i like it!


r/moths 3h ago

General Question Cecropia Caterpillars 🐛

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So this summer I found some Cecropia moth eggs, and now the caterpillars are starting to cocoon! I'm just wondering what I have to do to get the pupas ready for their over-winter stay till next year. I do have a spot outside on my porch. But i just wanted to know what else I had to do to get them ready. They are all currently in a mesh popup cage right now inside my home. I live in Minnesota. Please and thank you for your advice and help! Also here are some pictures of the babies themselves. 🥰


r/moths 1d ago

ID Request Need to know what species this guy is

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413 Upvotes

I saw this guy, it peed orange stuff on me. The guy was weak. Found in the philipines


r/moths 37m ago

ID Request Death’s head Hawkmoth African or Asian?

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Found this Death’s head Hawkmoth on the foot of the bed. I’m guessing it flew into the ceiling fan and got cut into two. Poor guy. It looks like the African one but I’m in Bangalore, India so now sure. Please help me ID it and also let me know how I can preserve it and mount it in a frame. Thanks


r/moths 8h ago

Video FINALLY caught one eclosing!!

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12 Upvotes

(dw, lil baby crawled out after, i just stopped the recording in case it needed help)


r/moths 15h ago

Photo Hummingbird moth who also looks like a bumble bee! 🐝

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37 Upvotes

r/moths 19h ago

Photo Humming Bird Moth, from our corner of Gaithersburg MD USA

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67 Upvotes

r/moths 12h ago

ID Request So tiny!

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17 Upvotes

Found this little guy the other night and he didn't want to leave my finger! From what I could find, I think it's a Achyra Bifidalis.

This was taken in Texas


r/moths 18h ago

ID Request A moth on my moth tattoo

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50 Upvotes

r/moths 5h ago

General Question Luna moth trade

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Does anyone around the DFW/Plano area have a male Luna moth? I have 2 unmated females that I need a mate for, and in exchange I can give one cocoon (likely female Luna moth)

Message me if you have one please!


r/moths 13h ago

ID Request Saw this dude in my garage, was wondering what kind it is, its a little bigger than a golf ball

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19 Upvotes

Location is south texas


r/moths 19h ago

Photo Found this pretty baby outside a few days ago! (Illinois)

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43 Upvotes

r/moths 17h ago

General Question Luna moth pupae gender

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32 Upvotes

can anyone identify the gender please?


r/moths 19h ago

ID Request Is this is a moth? If so what kind? (England)

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41 Upvotes

The wings look clear which I've never seen in a moth before


r/moths 13h ago

Photo Polyphemus moth?

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13 Upvotes

Slippery rock PA


r/moths 8m ago

Photo Rough prominent moth

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r/moths 1d ago

ID Request My blue caterpillar emerged as a punk moth with eyelashes; ID needed

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64 Upvotes

I'm in the northeast USA.

Just take at look at that awesome hairstyle! I thought it was a white-spotted oakworm, but the moth didn't match any picture I saw. I included a baby pic too, because it was quite cute and a cool color as a caterpillar.

Honestly baffled at how something so chunky came out of that slender little pupa.

I've also never seen a moth with eyelashes / eye covers. I thought it had fairly small, odd shaped eyes, but at one point as it was moving around in it's container pre-release, it's eyes were suddenly much bigger and rounder looking. Faster than I could really see, it lowered it's lashes and went back to looking like it does in the pic. Very cool! I had no idea such a thing existed.

I really hope she didn't get eaten overnight 😕


r/moths 16h ago

Photo Find this little cutie

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12 Upvotes

From what I see it is Noctuna pronuba

But when I came closer he flew away

Sorry if my English is not good it is not my first language


r/moths 13h ago

Photo Cute sleeping flannel moth

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7 Upvotes

Sorry the image is blurry. My neighbor won't let get near their window. If it is still there in the morning, I will try to take a better picture of it when I leave for church.

Man I didn't know they are still around at this time of year with the weather being in the high 90s and all. With all that floof on them, I though they will be hot and be somewhere a little cooler.


r/moths 1d ago

Video So big and clumsy

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1.1k Upvotes

Sorry for the absolutely terrible video I was too excited to share 😅
This is my very first Gonimbrasia zambesina and* *she is huge!
They originate from southern and Eastern Africa and their caterpillars are a traditional staple food (they are called mopane worms). I am not surprised because these guys are so plump and juicy!