May 17, 2018 · Peppered Moth The peppered moth (Biston botularia ) is an inconspicuous member of the family Geometridae, a night-flying species thought to spend its days resting …

May 8, 2018 · gypsy moth, common name for a moth, Lymantria dispar, of the tussock moth family, native to Europe and Asia. Its caterpillars, or larvae, defoliate deciduous and evergreen …

Feb 1, 2000 · Description The Blackburn's sphinx moth is Hawaii's largest native insect, with a wingspan of up to 5 in (12 cm). It has long, narrow forewings and a thick, spindle-shaped body …

Moth, Blackburn's sphinx Manduca blackburni phylum: Arthropoda class: Insecta order: Lepidoptera family: Sphingidae status: Endangered, ESA range: USA (Hawaii) Description and …

Mothman Winged humanoid creature reported in West Virginia from November 1966 to December 1967, along with strange lights, apparitions of men in black, and other occult phenomena …

May 23, 2018 · For example, one of those compounds, p -dichloro-benzene, is now the primary ingredient, rather than naphthalene, in mothballs and moth flakes. Interesting Facts The name …

Kern Primrose Sphinx Moth Euproserpinus euterpe Status Threatened Listed April 8, 1980 Family Sphingidae (Sphinx moth) Description Thick-bodied with white hind wings and dark margins.

Thumbnail description Very small to large, often brightly colored birds with hooked bill and zygodactyl feet (two toes facing forward and two backward) Size 3.2–39.4 in (8–100 cm); …

May 11, 2018 · moth / mô [unvoicedth] / • n. (pl. moths / mô [voicedth]z; mô [unvoicedth]s / ) a chiefly nocturnal insect related to the butterflies. It lacks the clubbed antennae of butterflies …

May 23, 2018 · Yucca Description The yucca plant is native to the high deserts of the southwestern United States [1] and Mexico. It is also found less commonly in parts of the …