Todays Moth
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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 obscure moth you'd like featured just let me know! Seriously SHOW MEEEEEEEE

All images originate from iNaturalist unless otherwise stated
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

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January 31, 2026 at 6:14 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

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January 30, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Todays moth: Spanish Luna Moth (Graellsia isabellae)

Found throughout Spain and nearby France and Italy

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January 29, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Todays moth: The Vestal Tiger Moth (Spilosoma vestalis)

This dainty dame can be found along the USA's west coast

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January 28, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Todays moth: The Injured Emperor (Bunaeopsis arabella)

This shy fella can only be found in South Africa!

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January 27, 2026 at 8:47 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

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January 26, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Todays moth: The Rosy Maple Moth (Dryocampa rubicunda)

Found in Eastern USA

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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

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January 24, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Todays moth: The Pine Devil (Citheronia sepulcralis)

This incredible fellow can be found along the USA's east cost

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January 23, 2026 at 9:51 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

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January 22, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Todays moth: The Laterite Matron (Metarctia lateritia)

This beauty is found near Central to Southern Africa

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January 21, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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
Todays Moth: The Black Witch Moth (Ascalapha odorata)

Found throughout the Americas and Hawaii
January 20, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Lil dude somehow broke into Asia, good job buddy

iNATURALIST map for clarification
January 19, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Todays moth: The Plum Slug Moth (Latoia latistriga)

Mostly found in South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, though appearances have been reported elsewhere on the continent

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January 19, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Todays Moth: The Striped-Hawkmoth (Hyles livornica)

Found throughout Africa, Europe and Asia

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January 18, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Todays moth: Citheronia phoronea

Found in Northern South America

I can't find a single documented common name for this species, please let me know if you have any info!

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January 17, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Todays moth: The Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia)

They're North America's largest native moth

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January 16, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Todays moth: The Giant Leopard Moth (Hypercompe scribonia)

Found throught south and eastern North America

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January 15, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Todays Moth: Speckled Emperor (Gynanisa maja)

Kicking this off with my favorite one!

www.inaturalist.org/taxa/207585-...
January 14, 2026 at 11:44 PM