#mothsandbutterflies

[themarchingbeetle]

[stygianroses]

[lycomorpha]

I don't think I need to come up with a reason to make these green silver lines our motivational moths for today. I mean... Look at them.

Pics by Ben Sale here and here

[probablyferal]

Moths are the true gremlin/crow/shiny -core icons their whole thing is being underappreciated and OO SHINY BRIGHT THING MUST GO LOOK

[breezycreates]

some of my paintings so far this year ✨

all of these originals are available in my shop <3

[www-grayson-com]

cecropia moth

Facts

- larvae Can be found on maple, cherry and birch trees

- adults do not have mouths

- there are 5 instars during the larva stage

[sttinkky]

What if this lollipop was u <3

[ryanscabinlife]

Checking the front door and walls in the morning to see moths are becoming one of my favourites. All of these are just taken this morning. I spotted at least 3 of each species today. When I get a chance to sit down, I’m definitely going to research about these bad boys, at least learn what they are.

12-May-2023

[thesingingbullfrog]

[stygianroses]

[lycomorpha]

Ruby tigers were a new species to me last year. Hoping a few more drop by this time around. I'm really looking forward to moth season. May we always have bugs this fluffy to look forward to 🦋💖

[sandhya17]

A Look at Pollinator Variety!

Dive deeper into the world of pollinators beyond bees and birds with our engaging infographic! Uncover the fascinating diversity of these often-overlooked yet essential creatures.

[crescentcrimsondragon]

✨Mothman & Mothma'am✨

Black Moth: @crescentcrimsondragon

Emperor Moth: @talesofsymphoniafan

Photo by: Jan Gnodde

[backyardentomologist]

An Ailanthus Webworm Moth and an Asian Ladybeetle (not to be confused with the nine-spotted ladybug) drink the nectar out of a Button Snake Root. Try saying that five times fast.

Both of the insects in this picture are exotic to the United States (the former hails from South America and the latter from Asia) but they have found a home for themselves here. In fact, the Asian Ladybeetle competes bitterly for space and food with its American cousins, such as the Nine-Spottec Ladybeetle—a once-common species that has become rare due to habitat loss and nonnative competition.

It can be difficult to tell ladybug species apart—the difference can be as minute as the number of spots on their back, or the shape of the black-and-white pattern on their back! There are some 6,000 species of ladybug worldwide, with about 500 or so native to America.

[skyward-catastrophe]

Atlas the moth is here to say hi

[sttinkky]

There’s something so pretty about how moths are addicted to light.

Also moths don’t get enough praise compared to butterflies???