#teammoth

[lycomorpha]

Good morning 🦋

I got up at 6am to do the moth trap and have all my flappy friends released and safely hidden under leaves or logs when the rain arrived.

& Friends, it was worth it. Behold the antennas on this male spongey moth. BEHOLD THEM!!

May your weekend be as fantastic as this moth's antennas.

This moth is considered a pest reportable to forestry services in some countries/regions. Luckily it's not a problem in my area, and this majestic floof flew on about its day.

[the-haiku-bot]

The love triangle

was so shit. Even Jenna

Orgega agrees

Beep boop! I look for accidental haiku posts. Sometimes I mess up.

The love triangle was so shit. Even Jenna Orgega agrees

[coolbugs]

Moth Beetle Battle!!!

Okay guys, it’s time for a moth beetle battle! What would you like Bug of the Day to be today? Are you #TeamMoth or #TeamBeetle ???

UPDATE: Voting is closed (and sorry guys, I fell asleep counting all the votes last night ;-)). Winner is:

TEAM BEETLE!!!

Photo is forthcoming...

[motherscantina]

So many Spartans giving it all for a great cause! Happy to be here with steaming hot Fiesta Fries, tacos, and more on this beautiful fall day in OC! . . . #teammothers #foodtruck #motherscateringcompany #tacotruck #spartanrace #oceancitymaryland #oceancitymd #motherscantina #happyhour #athletesneedmargaritastoo (at Ocean City, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Pb--AhR6f/?igshid=g7f51nmhbc7q

[lycomorpha]

Some more delicate, pearlescent box tree moths for your motivational moth enjoyment.

This moth was accidentally introduced to the UK in 2007, and it's generally described in very unflattering terms and as a pest on ornamental box trees. Which is fkn rude tbh - the moth didn't ask humans to transport it around the globe in their ridiculously faffy topiary. It's just doing what moths do, living it's best life, and I think it's beautiful regardless.

May we be loved even if we destroy the occasional over-pruned bit of twiddly-ass hedging. (& I would also like to be pearlescent)

[thenatureofdorset-blog]

NatureofDorset: RT @MikeHetheringt1: Love the patterns on this Waved Umber (Menophra abbruptaria). @BC_Dorset @DorsetWildlife @BritishMoths #teammoth #Moth…

RT @MikeHetheringt1: Love the patterns on this Waved Umber (Menophra abbruptaria). @BC_Dorset @DorsetWildlife @BritishMoths #teammoth #Moth… 22/04/19 http://dlvr.it/R3L1ZQ

[vanlifebot]

@NTRangerToby: Have I got in too deep with #Moths? I brought the trap with me in the camper to Scotland 😆#vanlife #teammoth https://t.co/JM3IrmWCr7

from http://twitter.com/NTRangerToby via IFTTT

[motherscantina]

Let this guy cook your holiday weekend meal! Mother’s Cantina & Taco Shop on 28th street is open every day noon - 2am. We serve up our delicious happy hour 4-7pm every day of the week. Fiesta!!! 💃 . . . #texmex #familybusiness #oceancitymaryland #ocmd #motherscantina #motherscateringcompany #freshfood #tacoaddicts #teammothers #flowerpower #happyhour #memorialdayweekend 📷 @kellyfranzetti (at Ocean City, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx7apxrBCIk/?igshid=1gfv2vxlj9cgv

[jaylikethebird]

Team moth

After risking my neck (or maybe just my pride) seeking out rare moths in the Avon Gorge I had a couple of much more passive encounters on a camping trip to the New Forest.

First up, I only had a brief glimpse of it but I think I might have spied a scarlet tiger moth flying past.

Then there was a green carpet moth, which we spied hanging out on the window of the shower block like a jade green peeping Tom.

Photo (c) Butterfly Conservation. 

And one evening I helped a buff ermine like this one to vacate its very dangerous hiding place near the door of the same shower block.

Photo (c) Nigel Partridge

Next time we go camping I might just take a white pillowcase and see what’s attracted to a makeshift moth trap. Oh, and my camera so I have my own photos - that would be useful!

[dianeintransit]

Favorite tweets

Hey #TeamMoth this guy @BrianRichLA is trying to troll all the public witches... banish and block his ass to void shouting place he deserves

— Frater FDISK-Magick Consultant & Magician for Hire (@fraterfdisk) August 19, 2020

[sussexwildlifetrust]

Muslin moth

[lycomorpha]

Good morning live from the moth trap, where I'm *trying* to release the moths but uhhh... Apparently some of them want their weekend lie-in 🤷 Most relatable moth ever! Just nopes and climbs right back to bed 😂

This one is a dusky thorn, holding its wings in that characteristic thorn moth way.

May we all get the rest we need this weekend.

[thenatureofdorset-blog]

This got the NoD ... msabirder: Barred Sallow from last night, a lovely-looking moth and a lifer to boot! Mothing mojo restored at last -- #teammoth https://t.co/Tv9pfXPmLh http://dlvr.it/PqyGTs .... take a look!

[lycomorpha]

Please enjoy the delightful antennas of these male spongey moths while I wait for spring and moth season.

This species is a relatively infrequent visitor in my area of the UK. In some countries/regions it's considered a pest on trees, but it's not reportable here - so these glorious beasts went on their way after I logged their visits

May we all have moments of looking this magnificent 💖🦋

[lycomorpha]

Another variety of chonk - broad secret mustard. Or broad-bordered yellow underwing if you're being formal.

This species has sex dimorphism in colour- the sandy colour means they're a female. This one has only one antenna, but still keeps it preened. Also note their delightful stripey legs💖🦋

This moth eats weeds like dock and nettle. Please leave a little weedy space in your garden if you have one, to help feed this delightful beast. Thank you from the Moth Promotional Board 🦋✨

[lycomorpha]

Moth season is coming friends - here in the UK it's still winter, but spring mothing time is just around the corner!

These fluffy flying kittens are some of the first moth friends I hope will be visiting this year

- Oak beauty

- Nut tree tussock

- Brindled beauty

- Brimstone moth

May your season be filled with all the good things and fluffy moths you need 💖🦋🌿