Types of Moths
Moths outnumber butterflies roughly ten to one and range from the palm-sized Luna and Cecropia giants to micro-moths smaller than a grain of rice. Most fly at night, which is why porch lights fill with them and why so many go unnoticed by day. Here are the moths in the Huck field guide.
62 moths in the Huck field guide. Tap any one for identification, habitat, diet, and a live sightings map.
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What is the difference between a moth and a butterfly?
Antennae are the quickest tell: butterflies have thin antennae tipped with a little club, moths have feathery or thread-like antennae with no club. Moths also tend to fly at night and rest with wings held flat or tented.
Why are moths attracted to light?
The leading idea is that moths navigate by keeping a natural light source, like the moon, at a fixed angle. An artificial light throws off that instinct and traps them in a spiral around the bulb.