what is a moth?
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Moth Moth (order Lepidoptera), any of more than 150,000 species of overwhelmingly nocturnal flying insects that, along with the butterflies and skippers, constitute the order Lepidoptera.
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Moth Power Animal Symbol Of Transformation Moth Power Animal Symbol Of Transformation. Moth’s gifts include the power of the whirlwind, ease of movement in darkness/shadow, transformation/metamorphosis, ability to confuse enemies, ability to find light in darkness, hearing spoken and unspoken messages. Moths reside in all but polar regions.
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Antheraea polyphemus Antheraea polyphemus. The polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus) is a North American member of the family Saturniidae, the giant silk moths. It is a tan-colored moth, with an average wingspan of 15 cm (6 in). The most notable feature of the moth is its large, purplish eyespots on its two hind wings. The eye spots give it its name – from the Greek myth of the Cyclops Polyphemus.
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Moth Moths comprise a group of insects related to butterflies, belonging to the order Lepidoptera. Most lepidopterans are moths and there are thought to be approximately 160,000 species of moth, many of which are yet to be described. Most species of moth are nocturnal, but there are also crepuscular and diurnal species.ost lepidopterans are moths and there are thought to be approximately 160,000 species of moth, many of which are yet to be described. Most species of moth are nocturnal, but there are also crepuscular and diurnal species.
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What are butterflies and moths? Butterflies and moths are a group of insects called Lepidoptera. Like all insects, butterflies and moths have a head, thorax, abdomen, two antennae, and six legs. Additionally, moths and butterflies have four wings that are almost always covered by colored scales, and a coiled proboscis for drinking liquids such as flower nectar.
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Symbolic Meaning of the Moth As a dream symbol, the moth may be interpreted as a message to listen to our inner voice. Dreaming of the moth may also indicate we are on the path to attracting love into our lives (see more about the moth and love symbolism here). Another dream animal aspect of the moth deals with influence.
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Mothballs Mothballs are pesticides that slowly release a gas vapor to kill and repel moths (and their larvae) and other insects. Mothballs are also used to repel snakes, mice, and other animals, though this use is not recommended and can be harmful to pets, children, and the environment.
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What's the difference between moths and butterflies? Butterflies and moths have a lot in common. They're both part of the scientific order Lepidoptera, meaning scale winged. The name comes from those powdery scales that come off when they're touched. But butterflies and moths have more similarities than just their dusty wings.
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Mothballs Share. Mothballs are pesticides that slowly release a gas vapor to kill and repel moths (and their larvae) and other insects. Mothballs are also used to repel snakes, mice, and other animals, though this use is not recommended and can be harmful to pets, children, and the environment.
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Butterfly A butterfly is a usually day-flying insect of the order Lepidoptera. They are grouped together in the suborder Rhopalocera. Butterflies are closely related to moths, from which they evolved. The life of butterflies is closely connected to flowering plants, which their larvae (caterpillars) feed on, and their adults feed and lay their eggs on. They have a long-lasting history of co-evolution with flowering plants.
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- A: Caterpillars can turn into butterflies or moths. Caterpillar is the name for the larval stage of the life cycle of insects in the order Lepidoptera, which includes all butterflies and moths. See Full Answer
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Caterpillar Caterpillar is the common name for the larvae of members of the order Lepidoptera (the insect order comprising butterflies and moths). As with most common names, the application of the word is arbitrary and the larvae of sawflies commonly are called caterpillars as well.
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- Moth fly adult with wings held roof-like at rest. Moth fly caught in sticky trap showing unbranched, parallel wing veins. Moth fly larva (left) and pupa (right). Moth flies, often called drain flies, are small, about 1/8 inch in length and often dark-colored. Their wings are covered with fine hairs, which give them a moth-like appearance.
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Clothes Moths Clothes moths are well-known as pests of stored woolens, but they will eat a wide range of other fibers including hair, fur, silk, felt and feathers. Serious infestations of clothes moths can develop undetected in a home, causing significant damage to clothing, bedding, floor coverings and other articles.
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Larva Larva of Papilio xuthus, butterfly. A larva (plural larvae /ˈlɑrviː/) is a distinct juvenile form many animals undergo before metamorphosis into adults.n R. marginata the males are also capable of feeding larvae but they are much less efficient, spending more time and getting less food to the larvae. The larvae of some species (for example, some newts) can become pubescent and do not develop further into the adult form. This is a type of neoteny.
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Why butterflies matter Moths and butterflies are an important element of the food chain and are prey for birds, bats and other insectivorous animals (for example, in Britain and Ireland, Blue Tits eat an estimated 50 billion moth caterpillars each year).
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Moth Moth larvae, or caterpillars, make cocoons from which they emerge as fully grown moths with wings. Some moth caterpillars dig holes in the ground, where they live until they are ready to turn into adult moths.
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- Save. The pantry moth, or Indian meal moth, is a household pest that can contaminated and ruin foods. The moth does not harm humans or animals, but it does cause problems with food storage. Knowing the life cycle of the moth can help control the population and prevent it from infecting foods in your home.escription. The pantry moth and larva have a distinct appearance. The adult moth is grayish-brown, and the wing tips are a rusty brown. Brown speckles are spotted over the body of the moth. The moth is about half an inch long and has a wingspan of just over half an inch. The moth larva look like small, thin grubs.
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- noctuid. 1  Also called owlet moth. any of numerous dull-colored moths of the family Noctuidae, the larvae of which include the armyworms and cutworms. 2  belonging or pertaining to the family Noctuidae.
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CONTROL METHODS Mothballs are pesticides. FIFRA defines a pesticide as FIFRA Definition of Pesticide Pesticides are broadly defined in FIFRA Section 2(u) as chemicals and other products used to kill, repel, or control pests.
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7 Things You Don't Know About Moths, But Should Not only are moths extraordinarily diverse in color, shape and size, said David Moskowitz, a New Jersey entomologist and organizer of the first annual National Moth Week (July 23-29), they also offer a huge array of ecological benefits, from pollinating plants to feeding birds, bats and even people around the globe.
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Leap Year 101 â Next, When, List, Days, Calendar, Years, Calculation, Last, Rules The exact length of a solar year is actually 11 minutes and 14 seconds less than 365 ¼ days. That means that even if you add a leap day every four years, the calendar would still overshoot the solar year by a little bit—11 minutes and 14 seconds per year.
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Fascinating Facts About Butterflies, Moths, Pupa, Larvae, Caterpillars and Butterfly  Eggs In most cases, moths are active at night (nocturnal) and butterflies are active during the day (diurnal). Butterflies sometimes flaunt bright colors on their wings which can be seen well in the sunlight, while moths are typically more dull-colored to provide camouflage at night. Butterfly antennas are straight with knobs at the end while moth antennae look more feather-like.
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How  can you tell the difference between a butterfly and a moth? Cocoon/Chrysalis. Cocoons and chrysalides are protective coverings for the pupa. The pupa is the intermediate stage between the larva and adult. A moth makes a cocoon, which is wrapped in a silk covering.A butterfly makes a chrysalis, which is hard, smooth and has no silk covering.he pupa is the intermediate stage between the larva and adult. A moth makes a cocoon, which is wrapped in a silk covering. A butterfly makes a chrysalis, which is hard, smooth and has no silk covering.
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- Moth balls are small chemical products used when storing clothing or other items that may be damaged by mold or moths. They are typically made from naphthalene, a hydrocarbon derived from coal tar, that easily exudes gas, thus acting as a fumigant.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 by susansrr from The Moth-The Best I think that the moth is the most wonderful show in creation- it makes me happy when skies are grey.. I love the moth so much.. I wonder how my life would have had about one thousand less laughs and omg..