Moths

insects

An orange fuzzy moth in Florida is most likely a wasp moth (Syntomoides imaon) or a similar species of clearwing or wasp mimic moth. These day-flying insects combine wasp-like c...

nature

Washington’s mix of coastal, lowland, and montane habitats supports a diverse moth fauna, and several large species stand out. This guide focuses on moths with wingspans aroun...

insects

Large moths in Washington state include native species such as the Polyphemus moth, Promethea moth, Luna moth, and various hawk moths, distinguished by size, coloration, and ant...

Lepidoptera

Moths in Washington are diverse and play important roles as pollinators, decomposers, and food sources. While many people think of moths as dull relatives of butterflies, the re...