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BREAKING: frosted phoenix moth ‘re-discovered’ in New Zealand

The Press this morning broke this amazing story….. Mysterious moth unseen for 65 years accidentally rediscovered by tourist The Frosted Phoenix is legendary among New Zealand bug experts. Last seen 65 years ago, the distinctive moth was feared to be extinct – until an unexpected discovery on a hotel balcony cracked the case wide open, proving the potential of citizen science and nature’s capacity to surprise us. It was Pav Johnsson from Sweden who, after a night out wildlife watching...

National Moth Week

  Butterflies, skippers and moths all belong in the insect order Lepidoptera. However, there are some overall rules that can be used to tell a moth from a butterfly or skipper. Butterflies and skippers are groups of specialised moths which in general are day flying, have clubbed antennae, no frenulum, and are often brightly coloured. But there are many moths which also share these characteristics. sources: Australian Museum; butterflies conservation Here are several differences between butterflies and moths…. Butterflies are...