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– #mothposting : moths & associated posts by me.

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btw we as a society need to redeem the reputation of moths. Butterflies are seen as beautiful and beneficial and a normal thing to like, but moths are gross and creepy and ugly???

It's so dumb! Moths can be beautiful and colorful like butterflies can be and they are important pollinators! They visit flowers that bees ignore! Moths are a way larger and more diverse group than butterflies anyway!!

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white underwing (catocala relicta)

– recognizable by the white lines decorating their underwings.

– typically found in the eastern regions of the united states and canada.

– they possess a wingspan of around 7-8 cm, which classifies them as fairly large.

– despite the name, these moths aren’t actually named after their underwing. their name is derived from being white members of the “underwing” moth group.

photos courtesy of jim des rivières and tom murray

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fronting for the first time in a while, may be able to crank out a few posts soon.

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blue tiger moth (dysphania palmyra)

– wings are recognizable by blue and indigo patterns of stripes and spots.

– one of few day-flying moths, though the females are flightless due to reduced wings.

– possesses a wingspan of 30mm, classifying them as small moths.

– most commonly found in india and sri lanka.

pictures courtesty of nuwan chathuranga and krishna mohan

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blue-bordered carpet (plemyria rubiginata)

– this species is named for the blue/blue-grey border on the edge of their forewings.

– these moths have a wingspan of 24-30mm, classifying them as small.

– typically, the northern ones are darker than the southern forms.

– they fly from late afternoon to after-dark.

– found across europe and the palearctic, clustered around the united kingdom.

photos courtesy of andrew hardacre and ilia ustyantsev

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green marvel (acronicta fallax)

– the green marvel presents with light green and black patterning across their wings. their coloring helps blend into things like lichen and moss.

– typical adult wingspan is around 34mm.

– theyre usually found throughout most of north america, with a large population in new england.

– though they look similar, the markings on females are often darker than the males.

photos courtesy of marvin smith and james durbin.

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beautiful yellow underwing (anarta myrtilli)

– forewings are typically a deep color of red or dull purple, with added white and brown patterning. named for yellow blotches on their hindwings.

– wingspan of 20-24mm.

– typically found throughout most of europe.

– one of several moths with defining yellow spots on their hindwings.

photos courtesy of garry barlow & m. virtala

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pine hawk-moth (sphinx pinastri)

– pine hawk-moths present with golden brown markings, with the females typically being more vibrant.

– they possess a wingspan of 70-89mm, classifying them as large moths.

– though they fly after dark, they can be found resting during the day.

– found in south & east britain, though spreading north. additionally, have been observed as common in continental europe.

pictures courtesy of didier descouens

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oak eggar moth (lasiocampa quercus)

– females typically have the same pattern as males, in a lighter golden shade. males possess a darker brown pigment on their wings on the inside ring and edges.

– the male wingspan is roughly 45mm, and the female's 75mm. this makes them britain's largest day-flying moth.

– females are more active from dusk, whereas males fly during the day.

– typically found throughout much of the british isles.

photos from the muséum de toulouse

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btw, i'm trying to work up my queue so i have consistent posts. may be a struggle, so please be patient.

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