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Who’s Who at the Moth Ball: Media

11 of the world’s most beautiful moths

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Merveille du jour
The Eurasian merveille du jour (Griposia aprilina) did not receive an exclusive...
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 Oleander hawk moth: Nailed it!
The oleander hawk moth (Daphnis nerii) did not come to play—she came to...
© Unnop Kosolsupasirichai/Dreamstime.com
Comet moth: Nailed it!
Draped in golden couture, this huge Madagascan comet moth (Argema mittrei)...
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Madagascan sunset moth: Failed it!
Another showy celeb from Madagascar, but ew, honestly, who let this sunset moth (Chrysiridia...
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Coffee clearwing moth: Nailed it!
There is only one word to describe the coffee clearwing (Cephonodes hylas):...
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Buff-tip moth: Failed it!
Oh, honey, just no. The Eurasian buff-tip moth (Phalera bucephala) has taken...
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Garden tiger moth: Nailed it!
The devil wears mixed patterns, am I right? The garden tiger moth (Arctia caja)...
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Brahmaea hearseyi: Nailed it!
I'm going to say it: Brahmaea hearseyi is the pinnacle of moth elegance....
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Macrocilix maia: Nailed it!
What a countercultural icon. Macrocilix maia is unafraid to ruffle wings...
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Beautiful wood nymph moth: Failed it!
There's a fine line between “edgy” and “ew,” and the ironically named beautiful wood...
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Cecropia moth: Nailed it!
North America's largest native moth does not disappoint! The cecropia moth (Hyalophora...
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Rosy maple moth: Nailed it!
Floating in dreamy pastels, the rosy maple moth (Dryocampa rubicunda) is...
© Gary Meszaros/Science Source