May 2012
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learning about moths
from cellardormouse:
My father is a classical lepidopterist and he raised me on scientific classification. I find following connections through genus and species to be a lot of fun and very rewarding. I’d suggest going to your local library and finding the oldest, dustiest butterfly album available. Those are the best. A lot of my favorites are early 1900s printings.
from kororaa:
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diseasedintelligence asked: do you have any advice on how one might start to learn about moths and/or butterflies? memorize a bunch of latin names? buy a picture book?
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kororaa asked: post/22645735155 looks like a one-eyed sphinx moth
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zefcherie asked: The moth with the giraffe print outer wings and orange w/blue spots inner wings from may 5, what kind is it? Do you know? I found one when I was in Switzerland and I believe it's some kind of hawkmoth but I have no idea. It is so fabulous!! If you knew the kind, I'd be thrilled to know. xoxo
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April 2012
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marrowofmybones asked: How long do pet moths usually live? How would I go about getting an egg and caring for it?
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cjwhiteshizzle asked: my Polyphemus moth constantly shakes/vibrates, what does that mean ?
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