Let’s take a look at a few moths in celebration of National Moth Week.
(Photo via Visual Hunt)
Although moths are usually creatures of the night, it isn’t unusual to see sphinx or hawk moths (Family Sphingidae) flying around flowers during the day. Some of the larger ones resemble hummingbirds in flight, hence their other common name “hummingbird moth.”
(Photo via Visual Hunt)
How do you tell if the insect you are seeing is a butterfly or moth? The hairy body and feathery antennae are good clues.
Related:
See our list of children’s books about moths and butterflies at Science Books for Kids.
Do you have any new suggestions for our list? Have you seen any interesting moths for moth week?
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