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Updated on May 5, 2016

The Stunning Beauty of a Moth – Moths from My Backyard

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Have you ever heard of mothing? Really, it’s a thing.

If you are familiar with birding, mothing is quite similar, though apparently a lot easier. With birding, you have to go out and seek the birds but with mothing, well, you turn on a light at night and wait for the moths to come to you.

There are some absolutely stunning moths out there. I’ve had a few show up in my house and garden over the years.

National Moth Week is in July each year during the last full week of the month. Take a look outdoors at night around your outdoor lights and see what moths you can spot!

White-lined Sphynx Moth (Hyles lineata)
White-lined Sphynx Moth (Hyles lineata)
Giant leopard moth (Hypercompe scribonia)
Giant leopard moth (Hypercompe scribonia)
Luna moth (Actias luna)
Luna moth (Actias luna)
Virgin tiger moth (Grammia virgo)
Virgin tiger moth (Grammia virgo)
Xanthotype genus moth
Xanthotype genus moth
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