moth

any of numerous insects of the order Lepidoptera that typically have stout bodies with antennae of various shapes (but not clubbed), including large brightly coloured species, such as hawk moths, and small inconspicuous types, such as the clothes moths

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What does it mean when you dream about a moth?

Moths live in darkness but are attracted by light. An answer to a condition or a problem that the dreamer has been “kept in the dark” about may be revealed and “brought into the light.”

moth

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(invertebrate zoology)

Any of various nocturnal or crepuscular insects belonging to the lepidopteran suborder Heteroneura; typically they differ from butterflies in having the antennae feathery and rarely clubbed, a stouter body, less brilliant coloration, and proportionately smaller wings.

Moth

“handful of wit”; Armado’s “pretty knavish page.” [Br. Lit.: Love’s Labour’s Lost]

See: Mischievousness

Moth

(dreams)

A moth is not very attractive, desirable, or known for many positive attributes. There is the story of a moth being attracted to the flame, which got too close to the flame and was destroyed. The moth in your dream may be pointing out a personal weakness or may be bringing to light a deception in your life. It could be suggesting that you are being led to a place where you will be hurt unless you recognize the danger. Since dreams are very rarely literal, the danger could be emotional or psychological, rather than physical.

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ONE of Wales' rarest moths has been seen in the Brecon Beacons National Park for the first time in 100 years, wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation can reveal.

More sightings of day-flying moth

For example, the first black peppered moth was recorded in Manchester in 1848 and by 1895 98 per cent of the city's peppered moths were black.

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However the moth has been found at four other raised bogs in Ceredigion, including Cors Caron, and another site in south Cumbria.

Rosy future for rare moth that hitched train ride

"People may think of a few times a large moth has startled them and then write them off as annoying or unnecessary; that is wholly unfair," he said.

Negative perceptions of moths to be challenged; UNLOVED INSECTS ? Campaign to reveal the insects' crucial role in the food chain

WASHINGTON:The fur on the thorax of some moths absorbs the sound waves emitted by bats and their sonar systems, making them harder to detect, according to new research by scientists at Bristol University in England.

Sound-absorbing fur helps moths avoid bat predation

While the behavior may look harmless, Moraes suggested it may affect the birds negatively since they are not getting anything back from the moth. He said lachryphagy 'may decrease the fitness of [a] target animal by increasing the chance of ocular diseases.'

Scientist observes moths drinking tears of sleeping birds

Slowly and quietly approach flowers where moths might be sipping nectar.

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Wondering why you keep spotting moths hanging out on your walls or fluttering around your wardrobe, and - importantly - when to worry and what to do about them?

MOTH BAN PROPHECIES; Carpets, curtains and your favourite woollens can all be at risk from these pesky garment-gorgers. ABI JACKSON calls in the experts

RIP Ronaldo's Moth. The world's most famous footballing insect has died after a long and illustrious career.

Moths swarm around stadium before Euro 2016 final

"There are two basic categories of moths," says Dr Chris Terrell-Nield, entomologist at Nottingham Trent University.

MOTH GALLS! Carpets, curtains and woollens can all be at risk from these pesky garment-gorgers, says Abi Jackson

Slowly the darker moths survive and their children and grandchildren become better and better protected.

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The final stage of the life cycle is the adult moth, whose only purpose is to reproduce.

Why that weird piece of fluff in your house could be ALIVE; Inside the rice-shaped structure is the larva of the case-bearing carpet moth