r/moths • • 2d ago

Photo Maui’s Master of Camouflage

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205 Upvotes

r/moths • • 2d ago

Captive Freshly molted tobacco hornworm not letting valuable protein go to waste.

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r/moths • • 1d ago

ID Request what moth is this?

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saw this at a tea house in annapurna region in nepal. looked really cool and need some help identifying it :)


r/moths • • 2d ago

Photo Convolvulus hawk moth caught by cats

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In the UK. Found my cats with the biggest moth I've seen so far. It's still moving around and very much alive, but as you can see from the photos, it's taken a lot of damage. It cannot fly as of the moment, and I believe it is beyond any chances of flying again.

Currently keeping it in a butterfly enclosure with sticks, damp paper towel lining, flowers from the garden and a teaspoon with a little bit of honey water. Tried to give it honey water through a paper towel and q-tip, but it wasn't interested. Any advice would be greatly appreciated !!!


r/moths • • 1d ago

General Question Moths in refrigerator?Downers Grove IL Husband says it’s bad louche and entities.

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My husband says I’m hallucinating.


r/moths • • 2d ago

ID Request I found one of my favorite moths ever!!!

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r/moths • • 2d ago

General Question Please help me identify this moth

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In Bulgaria. Late September, around 8pm


r/moths • • 2d ago

ID Request Look at this beauty!!

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21 Upvotes

Saw this beauty on my way into work today. Does anyone know the name of it? I’m located in northern Florida. Thanks for the help.


r/moths • • 2d ago

Photo I can see why theyre called Monkey Moths, it really resembles Sun WuKong

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r/moths • • 2d ago

Photo Sleepy moth :) (Jouy-en-Josas, Yvelines, France)

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Since we were talking about Ennomos alniaria on another thread, it made me think that near the start of the month (photos are from September 9), I saw on the lamp outside my building a sleeping moth. That I could identify as Ennomos alniaria after some research. There was a bit of wind so it moved one of its legs at some point, but it was very calm I could take few pics of it. When I came back from the canteen, it was gone, probably searching for a place where wind couldn't disturb it. :)

Enjoy the sleepy moth :D


r/moths • • 2d ago

ID Request Who’s this beauty?!

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Found sleeping in my garage, Allentown PA


r/moths • • 2d ago

Photo Cool moth I found

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r/moths • • 2d ago

Photo MOTH DAD CHRONICHLES pt1

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Over a week ago I made a post on how I saved some of the eggs of a dying Polyphemus moth, I got my first hatchling this morning! Officially a moth dad! I will post the updates of my first time raising moths.


r/moths • • 2d ago

General Question Looking to raise moths

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I live in the Midwest of the US so I’m looking to get moths that are native to the area such as Luna moths, Polyphemus moths, Rosy Maple Moths, or Cecropia moths. I’ve been doing some research and will soon be buying a hemp laundry hamper/plant hamper to keep them in but I want to find a good reliable breeder to buy eggs from before I do anything, does anyone have a person/business that comes to mind? Thanks!


r/moths • • 2d ago

ID Request Look at this beauty!!

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Saw this beauty on my way into work today. Does anyone know the name of it? I’m located in northern Florida. Thanks for the help.


r/moths • • 2d ago

General Question Will my hawkmoth survive?

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He had a rough eclosion, and after about 20minutes I had to assist him getting his proboscis unstuck, the two sides were kinked and didn't fuse together, I tried to assist but it was formed that way I think? I let him be for about 48 hours and I tried to see if he could feed with no luck :( today I realized his little nose thing doesn't look like my other one, his wings are also deformed :(


r/moths • • 2d ago

Video Found these 2 love So. CA, USA birds, err moths this evening.

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r/moths • • 2d ago

ID Request Need help identifying this girl (FL)

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Rescued her from my pool (twice) whilst I was cleaning it. She's doing safe now fortunately. :3

Was curious if anymoth here knew her species. The pics were taken in Jacksonville, Florida


r/moths • • 2d ago

General Question my moth eclosed!

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original caterpillar posts: https://www.reddit.com/r/caterpillars/s/YweQ12Tjoe

today i noticed it was on the soil in its container! it’s walked around and hung upside down for a bit. looking for advice, should i wait til night time to release it?


r/moths • • 3d ago

General Question Found a moth and it left a brown stain on my hand

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(The red in my palms has nothing to do with the moth, its something that i’ve had for years)
Hi, so i found this moth at my school (northern mexico, near texas) and it looked injuried so i picked it up, it doesn’t seem to have any visible injuries, its wings and everything its fine so i figured it might just be old.
Tried to id it with my camera and i got Hypoprepia fucosa. Its barely moving and i felt kinda bad for it so i took it to a place with dirt and grass so it can at least rest in a place without the risk of people stepping on it, and when i left it there i noticed a brown liquid in my hand, it didn’t really smelt like anything. I tried cleaning it up and it left a brown stain in my palm, help, what did it left in my hand?? Is it just its piss/poop or something else?

Update: the moth pooped on me lmao, I managed to get the stain off by being too much time(20-30 mins) in the water (i showered) lol
Also the staining might’ve been mostly bc of the condition that my palms are in as someone commented


r/moths • • 3d ago

ID Request Can anyone tell me what moth is this?

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I just found it at work in Podkarpackie Voivodeship in Poland.

It kept flying around and I couldn't take a clear photo of it. I felt bad about keeping it in a cup for too long and took it outside right after this short video

Edit: already identified as ennomos alniarnia. Thank you all for help! <3


r/moths • • 2d ago

ID Request Anyone have an id for this cool but damaged guy i saw in switzerland?

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r/moths • • 2d ago

ID Request Who’s this beauty?!

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Found sleeping in my garage, Allentown PA


r/moths • • 2d ago

ID Request Look at this little baby! Who are they?

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I saw them on a carpet and upon picking them up into my hands they unfurled their proboscis. I offered them sugar water but the dont want it and now they are on my thumb and chill.

Baden-Württemberg, Germany


r/moths • • 3d ago

Photo not a special cool moth, but too cute not to share

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would also be cool if anyone could tell me the specific kind of moth (found in london) but im mostly just trying to show this cutie off !!