There are lots (12,000 types) of moths in North America but only 2,000 are found here in Missouri. Their wings are covered with scales that rub off when you touch them, but it doesn't hurt the moth if you are gentle. Moths are part of the Lepidoptera (you should have heard her massacre that word!), the same as butterflies. She was now not only the family expert, but also quite anxious to share what she had learned. She had just finished a week at summer camp studying insects. My eight year old granddaughter took a great deal of pleasure in setting me straight. I just couldn’t feature why moths needed to be celebrated for an entire week! Even then I have to admit I was skeptical my perception of moths was somewhat negative.Įither they hung around the porch lights at night making nuisances of themselves or they took bites out of sweaters – expensive wool sweaters. Don’t feel badly if you missed it - I didn’t pick up on it until Thursday.
