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How long do moths live?

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A complete answer to this seemingly simple question is more complex than expected, as life span varies among species. Within a species, life span may also depend upon latitude, time of year, and even local weather conditions. read more

Plants with these features allow nocturnal moths to easily find flowers after dark. Some moths pollinate by day. Hummingbird moths hover in front of flowers and unfurl their long tongues to sip nectar; they feed on a variety of flowers, including bee balm, honeysuckle and verbena. read more

Moth species who feed as adults have lifespans more similar to butterflies, and can live for months as adult moths. The remarkable arctic wooly bear caterpillar can spend up to 14 years feeding in the summer, freezing in the winter, and thawing in the spring. Once they emerge as moths, they live only a few days to mate. read more

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