A freshly emerged cecropia moth dries its wings. A type of silk moth, the cecropia is the largest moth species in North America. (Photo by Mark Beckemeyer/Flickr CC BY-NC 2.0)
Cocoon of moth with another moth on the outside of the cocoon?
Judith, moths will gather around streets and porch lights. However, the light disorients them, so we don't recommend leaving on lights for the sake of finding moths.
If one goes out at night to find moths and caterpillars , what is the most efficient process ?
Great article and pictures! I have been lucky enough to have seen these moths.
Excellent educational article. Thank you.
Thanks for your work of relating some of the great research on natural processes being done in recent years, pushing us toward the hope that the science, while revealing fascinating wonders, leads us towards the humbling wisdom we desperately need.
Excellent article Caitlyn! Thanks
Thank you!
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Cocoon of moth with another moth on the outside of the cocoon?
Judith, moths will gather around streets and porch lights. However, the light disorients them, so we don't recommend leaving on lights for the sake of finding moths.
If one goes out at night to find moths and caterpillars , what is the most efficient process ?
Great article and pictures! I have been lucky enough to have seen these moths.
Excellent educational article. Thank you.
Thanks for your work of relating some of the great research on natural processes being done in recent years, pushing us toward the hope that the science, while revealing fascinating wonders, leads us towards the humbling wisdom we desperately need.
Excellent article Caitlyn! Thanks
Thank you!
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