The Mystery of Silk Moths
The Mystery of Silk Moths
Jan 14, 2021
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The Rosy Maple Moth is one of North America’s smallest silk moths, measuring only two to five centimeters across. With pastel pink and yellow wings, it almost looks unreal, but these soft shades actually help it blend into sunlit maple leaves. Adults don’t eat at all; their short life is spent drifting quietly through forests and gardens, most often taking flight at dusk. A tiny burst of color in the evening air, easily missed unless you’re looking for it. #RosyMapleMoth #MothMonday #NatureWonde
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