a black and blue moth with a vibrant orange head perches on the photographer's hand and looks into the camera

side view of a black and blue moth with a vibrant orange head, perched on the photographer's hand

Virginia Ctenucha Moth (Ctenucha virginica) for #mothweek

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Mint moth, very small with burgundy wings and gold spots and splodge markings, white legs, on a mint plant.

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Mint moth turned up in the garden 😊.

🌱 Soil Builders: Moth caterpillars help break down organic matter, supporting nutrient and carbon cycling.

Let’s shed some light on these nocturnal wonders this #NationalMothWeek 💡🦋
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A moth in the genus Amaxia on a twig. I moved it from where it was to protect it from birds. This is a male. Just the face is visible. The eyes are round and the face is pink. The top of the head is bright yellow. The antennae are extended on either side and they look like fish skeletons, but super long. They taper off at the ends and fade to white. Male moths have longer teeth on their comb-like antennae. Female moths have shorter teeth. Makes use the antennae to sense pheromones from the females and can sense just a single molecule at a great distance. In short, moths are insanely cool.

I’m staying away from here because I need to protect my mental health. But, it’s #mothweek2025 so here’s a peek at what I’m shooting this week. Se alt text if you’re interested 😊

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Tiny black moth with wide white stripes sits, wings spread, on a leaf. The white stripes are echoed in white edges of both his upper and lower wings.

Hard to get a decent photo of the White-striped Black with a smartphone but yesterday he sat obligingly, in diffuse light, long enough for this passable one. Warms my heart to see the tiny flashes of white as he flutters. For #MothWeek
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Thanks to @mothweek.bsky.social

Wherever you are, it's your #MothWeek too.
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National Moth Week 2025 STARTS TODAY!
This year, photograph the littlest moths you can find -micro moths! Make sure you register your mothing activities www.nationalmothweek.org so we can include you in the project and send your certificate! #NationalMothWeek #MothWeek2025 #MothWeek

Our 2025 National Moth Week cover features a captivating image by Thorben Danke! @sagaoptics.bsky.social 🤩 We've also revealed this years theme: Micro moths! Let's set our focus on discovering the littlest moths you've never seen! #nationalmothweek #mothweek #mothweek2025 #citizenscience

We've made it to Bluesky! #mothweek
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