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“Marvelous Moths”, Jim des Rivieres photos at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum

Leave a Comment / event, Moth fun, Moth Media, News & Updates / By Liti

New exhibit of Moth photos by Moth’er, photographer and National Moth Week’s sponsor Jim des Rivieres. The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum‘s new exhibit, “Marvelous Moths,” will open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at the museum’s Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson (NY, USA). Visitors can view gorgeous moth photos from Jim des Rivieres …

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NMW gets praise from Fox’s Greta van Susteren

Moth Media / By Elena

Last year, Greta van Susteren criticized NMW on her blog and we call her out for it in our NMW presentations. This year, Ms. van Susteren has apologized to us! Here’s a link to a video apology from Greta. Greta, on behalf of the NMW team, we accept your apology and very much appreciate it! …

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Becky’s Marvelous Moths

Leave a Comment / Moth Information, Moth Media / By Liti

Rebecca Rupp, a biologist and a writer, complied a list of everything moths! Stories, books (fiction, non-fiction and science fiction), activities, poems, arts and crafts, moth evolution, Silkmoth and more. Check it out on her blog (click here) ———————————————————————————————————- This is only a sample of what’s on Becky’s page. Click on the image to see …

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Get Psyched in Philly for National Moth Week

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Live in or near Philadelphia? The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University will help you get psyched for National Moth Week with Prep for Moth Week, an educational program for adults, taking place on July 15.Stephen Mason, curatorial assistant in entomology, will offer an introduction to insects and moths, especially those found locally. Attendees …

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“A weird little crustacean? Nope.” The Lobster Moth

Leave a Comment / Moth Information, Moth Media / By Elena

Here’s a video from BBC’s Bill Oddie Goes Wild featuring the lobster moth caterpillar. The lobster moth, also called the lobster prominent (Stauropus fagi, Notodontidae), has an odd-looking caterpillar that some say looks like a lobster. The caterpillar can also shoot formic acid (most commonly found in ant venom) as a defense. Watch the video here.

the lesson of the moth by archy (a poem by Don Marquis)

Death’s Head Hawkmoth Video