There are thousands of moth species in the northeast of North America, and while it might seem that they are all drab grays and browns, there is actually a startling variety. They come in a rainbow of colors, from brilliant oranges and pinks to soft greens and violets. There are moths with colorful leopard-like spots, and ones that look more like B-movie aliens; some that are as large as your hand, and others the size of a grain of rice. With helpful tips on how to attract and identify moths, range maps and season graphs showing when and where to find each species, and clear photographs...
There are thousands of moth species in the northeast of North America, and while it might seem that they are all drab grays and browns, there is ac...
Thousands of species of moths can be found in the American Southeast, of which only a tiny handful are household or garden pests. Far from being all drab grays and browns, moths are actually amazingly varied. Many bear swaths of pink, yellow, or green, or have intricate patterns of swirls or stripes. Some mimic wasps or beetles, while others imitate thorns or broken twigs. There are species that resemble colorful butterflies, and others that could be mistaken for tiny hummingbirds.
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Thousands of species of moths can be found in the American Southeast, of which only a tiny hand...