Todays Moth
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Daily moth posting
you've seen birds of he day, now it's time for the fuzzy dudes
Got an moth you'd like featured just let me know! Seriously SHOW MEEEEEEEE
All images originate from iNaturalist unless otherwise stated
you've seen birds of he day, now it's time for the fuzzy dudes
Got an moth you'd like featured just let me know! Seriously SHOW MEEEEEEEE
All images originate from iNaturalist unless otherwise stated
Todays Moth: The Diamondback Moth (Plutella xylostella)
This little pest can be found worldwide! Where did he come from, we don't know
#moths #mothposting
This little pest can be found worldwide! Where did he come from, we don't know
#moths #mothposting
February 9, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Todays Moth: The Diamondback Moth (Plutella xylostella)
This little pest can be found worldwide! Where did he come from, we don't know
#moths #mothposting
This little pest can be found worldwide! Where did he come from, we don't know
#moths #mothposting
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Todays moth: The Baphomet Moth (Creatonotos gangis)
This funky fellow is found throughout Southeast Asia and Australia!
#moths #mothposting
This funky fellow is found throughout Southeast Asia and Australia!
#moths #mothposting
February 8, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Accidentally discredited the second image! It originates from commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cr...
Todays moth: The Baphomet Moth (Creatonotos gangis)
This funky fellow is found throughout Southeast Asia and Australia!
#moths #mothposting
This funky fellow is found throughout Southeast Asia and Australia!
#moths #mothposting
February 8, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Todays moth: The Baphomet Moth (Creatonotos gangis)
This funky fellow is found throughout Southeast Asia and Australia!
#moths #mothposting
This funky fellow is found throughout Southeast Asia and Australia!
#moths #mothposting
Moth of the day: The Police Car Moth (Gnophaela vermiculata)
Found along Western USA and Canada!
#Moths #mothposting
Found along Western USA and Canada!
#Moths #mothposting
February 7, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Moth of the day: The Police Car Moth (Gnophaela vermiculata)
Found along Western USA and Canada!
#Moths #mothposting
Found along Western USA and Canada!
#Moths #mothposting
Todays moth: The Discrete Chaperon (Cymbalophora pudica)
This classy creature can only be seen in Southern Europe and nearby Northan Africa
#moths #mothposting #insects
This classy creature can only be seen in Southern Europe and nearby Northan Africa
#moths #mothposting #insects
February 6, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Todays moth: The Discrete Chaperon (Cymbalophora pudica)
This classy creature can only be seen in Southern Europe and nearby Northan Africa
#moths #mothposting #insects
This classy creature can only be seen in Southern Europe and nearby Northan Africa
#moths #mothposting #insects
The Caterpillar changes colour when it comes time to pupate!
Todays Moth: The Oleander Hawkmoth (Daphnis nerii)
This mottled moth is widely distributed amongst Africa, Asia and Hawaii! It has been known to migrate into parts of Europe
#moths #mothposting
This mottled moth is widely distributed amongst Africa, Asia and Hawaii! It has been known to migrate into parts of Europe
#moths #mothposting
February 5, 2026 at 10:12 PM
The Caterpillar changes colour when it comes time to pupate!
Todays Moth: The Oleander Hawkmoth (Daphnis nerii)
This mottled moth is widely distributed amongst Africa, Asia and Hawaii! It has been known to migrate into parts of Europe
#moths #mothposting
This mottled moth is widely distributed amongst Africa, Asia and Hawaii! It has been known to migrate into parts of Europe
#moths #mothposting
February 5, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Todays Moth: The Oleander Hawkmoth (Daphnis nerii)
This mottled moth is widely distributed amongst Africa, Asia and Hawaii! It has been known to migrate into parts of Europe
#moths #mothposting
This mottled moth is widely distributed amongst Africa, Asia and Hawaii! It has been known to migrate into parts of Europe
#moths #mothposting
Todays moth: The Common Emerald Moth (Hemithea aestivaria)
This Green friend is mostly seen in Europe but may be found throughout the Nearctic regions, Palearctic regions, and the Near East. They can also be spotted in British Columbia where they're non native!
#moths #mothposting
This Green friend is mostly seen in Europe but may be found throughout the Nearctic regions, Palearctic regions, and the Near East. They can also be spotted in British Columbia where they're non native!
#moths #mothposting
February 4, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Todays moth: The Common Emerald Moth (Hemithea aestivaria)
This Green friend is mostly seen in Europe but may be found throughout the Nearctic regions, Palearctic regions, and the Near East. They can also be spotted in British Columbia where they're non native!
#moths #mothposting
This Green friend is mostly seen in Europe but may be found throughout the Nearctic regions, Palearctic regions, and the Near East. They can also be spotted in British Columbia where they're non native!
#moths #mothposting
Todays Moth: The Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas)
Another ginormous gentleman, this moth can be found in Southern and South-East Asia!
#moths ##mothposting #insects
Another ginormous gentleman, this moth can be found in Southern and South-East Asia!
#moths ##mothposting #insects
February 3, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Todays Moth: The Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas)
Another ginormous gentleman, this moth can be found in Southern and South-East Asia!
#moths ##mothposting #insects
Another ginormous gentleman, this moth can be found in Southern and South-East Asia!
#moths ##mothposting #insects
Todays moth: The Hercules Moth (Coscinocera hercules)
This ginormous gent is found in Australia & New Guinea! Coloration can sometimes appear closer to orange, red, or brown
#moths #mothposting #insects
This ginormous gent is found in Australia & New Guinea! Coloration can sometimes appear closer to orange, red, or brown
#moths #mothposting #insects
February 2, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Todays moth: The Hercules Moth (Coscinocera hercules)
This ginormous gent is found in Australia & New Guinea! Coloration can sometimes appear closer to orange, red, or brown
#moths #mothposting #insects
This ginormous gent is found in Australia & New Guinea! Coloration can sometimes appear closer to orange, red, or brown
#moths #mothposting #insects
Todays moth: Lobobunaea angasana
This soul starer is found sparsely throughout Southern and Central Africa
Not to be confused with Lobobunaea phaedusa, a similar looking African species, notably with a second smaller set of eyes on their forewings
#moths ##mothposting #nature
This soul starer is found sparsely throughout Southern and Central Africa
Not to be confused with Lobobunaea phaedusa, a similar looking African species, notably with a second smaller set of eyes on their forewings
#moths ##mothposting #nature
February 1, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Todays moth: Lobobunaea angasana
This soul starer is found sparsely throughout Southern and Central Africa
Not to be confused with Lobobunaea phaedusa, a similar looking African species, notably with a second smaller set of eyes on their forewings
#moths ##mothposting #nature
This soul starer is found sparsely throughout Southern and Central Africa
Not to be confused with Lobobunaea phaedusa, a similar looking African species, notably with a second smaller set of eyes on their forewings
#moths ##mothposting #nature
Reposted by Todays Moth
Glover's silk moth (Hyalophora gloveri), Pryor Mountains, Montana. This is a male, told by the large, feathery antennae. These moths don't feed as adults, and only live about a week, just long enough to reproduce. Phone pic from last weekend. 🐙🌿
May 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Glover's silk moth (Hyalophora gloveri), Pryor Mountains, Montana. This is a male, told by the large, feathery antennae. These moths don't feed as adults, and only live about a week, just long enough to reproduce. Phone pic from last weekend. 🐙🌿
Todays moth: The Merveille du Jour (Griposia aprilina)
This dapper gentleman can be found across Europe and western Asia! Colour varies from green to an extremely pale mint
#moths #mothposting
This dapper gentleman can be found across Europe and western Asia! Colour varies from green to an extremely pale mint
#moths #mothposting
January 31, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Todays moth: The Merveille du Jour (Griposia aprilina)
This dapper gentleman can be found across Europe and western Asia! Colour varies from green to an extremely pale mint
#moths #mothposting
This dapper gentleman can be found across Europe and western Asia! Colour varies from green to an extremely pale mint
#moths #mothposting
Todays Moth: The Pine Emperor (Nudaurelia cytherea)
A personal favorite, this creature can only be found in South Africa!
The caterpillar, also known as The Christmas Caterpillar, is edible
#moths #mothposting #insects #nature
A personal favorite, this creature can only be found in South Africa!
The caterpillar, also known as The Christmas Caterpillar, is edible
#moths #mothposting #insects #nature
January 30, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Todays Moth: The Pine Emperor (Nudaurelia cytherea)
A personal favorite, this creature can only be found in South Africa!
The caterpillar, also known as The Christmas Caterpillar, is edible
#moths #mothposting #insects #nature
A personal favorite, this creature can only be found in South Africa!
The caterpillar, also known as The Christmas Caterpillar, is edible
#moths #mothposting #insects #nature
Todays moth: Spanish Luna Moth (Graellsia isabellae)
Found throughout Spain and nearby France and Italy
#moths #mothposting #nature #insects
Found throughout Spain and nearby France and Italy
#moths #mothposting #nature #insects
January 29, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Todays moth: Spanish Luna Moth (Graellsia isabellae)
Found throughout Spain and nearby France and Italy
#moths #mothposting #nature #insects
Found throughout Spain and nearby France and Italy
#moths #mothposting #nature #insects
Todays moth: The Vestal Tiger Moth (Spilosoma vestalis)
This dainty dame can be found along the USA's west coast
#moths #mothposting #wildlife
This dainty dame can be found along the USA's west coast
#moths #mothposting #wildlife
January 28, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Todays moth: The Vestal Tiger Moth (Spilosoma vestalis)
This dainty dame can be found along the USA's west coast
#moths #mothposting #wildlife
This dainty dame can be found along the USA's west coast
#moths #mothposting #wildlife
Todays moth: The Injured Emperor (Bunaeopsis arabella)
This shy fella can only be found in South Africa!
#moths #nature #mothposting
This shy fella can only be found in South Africa!
#moths #nature #mothposting
January 27, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Todays moth: The Injured Emperor (Bunaeopsis arabella)
This shy fella can only be found in South Africa!
#moths #nature #mothposting
This shy fella can only be found in South Africa!
#moths #nature #mothposting
Todays moth: The Large Yellow Underwing Moth (Noctua pronuba)
This asshole can be seen in Europe, North America, North Africa, the Canary Islands and the Middle East, though it's not unheard of for him to sneak his way into elsewhere
#moths #mothposting #wildlife
This asshole can be seen in Europe, North America, North Africa, the Canary Islands and the Middle East, though it's not unheard of for him to sneak his way into elsewhere
#moths #mothposting #wildlife
January 26, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Todays moth: The Large Yellow Underwing Moth (Noctua pronuba)
This asshole can be seen in Europe, North America, North Africa, the Canary Islands and the Middle East, though it's not unheard of for him to sneak his way into elsewhere
#moths #mothposting #wildlife
This asshole can be seen in Europe, North America, North Africa, the Canary Islands and the Middle East, though it's not unheard of for him to sneak his way into elsewhere
#moths #mothposting #wildlife
January 25, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Todays moth: The Emperor Gum Moth (Opodiphthera eucalypti)
Hailing from Australia, this fine fellow can also be seen in New Zealand
#moths #mothposting #insects #wildlife
Hailing from Australia, this fine fellow can also be seen in New Zealand
#moths #mothposting #insects #wildlife
January 24, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Todays moth: The Emperor Gum Moth (Opodiphthera eucalypti)
Hailing from Australia, this fine fellow can also be seen in New Zealand
#moths #mothposting #insects #wildlife
Hailing from Australia, this fine fellow can also be seen in New Zealand
#moths #mothposting #insects #wildlife
Todays moth: The Pine Devil (Citheronia sepulcralis)
This incredible fellow can be found along the USA's east cost
#moths #mothposting #insects
#mothoftheday
This incredible fellow can be found along the USA's east cost
#moths #mothposting #insects
#mothoftheday
January 23, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Todays moth: The Pine Devil (Citheronia sepulcralis)
This incredible fellow can be found along the USA's east cost
#moths #mothposting #insects
#mothoftheday
This incredible fellow can be found along the USA's east cost
#moths #mothposting #insects
#mothoftheday
Todays moth: The African Moon/Luna Moth (Argema mimosae)
Much as the name suggests, this variety of moon moth is found in South Eastern and Southern Africa
#moths #mothposting #insects
Much as the name suggests, this variety of moon moth is found in South Eastern and Southern Africa
#moths #mothposting #insects
January 22, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Todays moth: The African Moon/Luna Moth (Argema mimosae)
Much as the name suggests, this variety of moon moth is found in South Eastern and Southern Africa
#moths #mothposting #insects
Much as the name suggests, this variety of moon moth is found in South Eastern and Southern Africa
#moths #mothposting #insects
Todays moth: The Laterite Matron (Metarctia lateritia)
This beauty is found near Central to Southern Africa
#moths #mothposting #insects
This beauty is found near Central to Southern Africa
#moths #mothposting #insects
January 21, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Todays moth: The Laterite Matron (Metarctia lateritia)
This beauty is found near Central to Southern Africa
#moths #mothposting #insects
This beauty is found near Central to Southern Africa
#moths #mothposting #insects
Friendly reminder that if you want to see moths/butterflys, you'll need to stop killing the caterpillars
January 20, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Friendly reminder that if you want to see moths/butterflys, you'll need to stop killing the caterpillars
Todays Moth: The Black Witch Moth (Ascalapha odorata)
Found throughout the Americas and Hawaii
Found throughout the Americas and Hawaii
January 20, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Todays Moth: The Black Witch Moth (Ascalapha odorata)
Found throughout the Americas and Hawaii
Found throughout the Americas and Hawaii