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The Poodle Moth - Amazing!

The Venezuelan Poodle Moth is a possible new species of moth discovered in 2009 by Dr. Arthur Anker of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, in the Gran Sabana region of Venezuela. Researchers were amazed to discover this cute little bug, and many thought at first it was a hoax! Meet the fuzziest of all moths.

Click to Transform Caterpillars Into Moths and Butterflies!

Both butterflies and moths have four stages of life – they go from the initial egg to a caterpillar, then to a cocoon and finally to a butterfly or moth.

The Life Cycle of the Butterfly - Fascinating!

A rare look into the various stages of what it takes to become a butterfly, or more exactly, an Antheraea polyphemus moth from the initial larva stage, through worm, cocoon and eventually into the butterfly stage. This is the Polyphemus Moth ( Antheraea polyphemus ).

These Colorful Creatures May be Hiding in Your Closet

After reading this article, you just might change your views on moths. 1. Attacus Atlas These gigantic moths can be found in Southern Asia. It is considered to be one of the largest moths in the world – hence its name the “Atlas Moth”. They can reach a size of 10-12 inches (25-30cm). 2.

These May Look Alive, But They're Just Well Made...

She creates these beautiful embroideries that depict giant, fuzzy moths, with beautiful realism and color. Her creations are often extremely detailed, including the fur, eyes, legs, antennae and fine wing patterns of the real thing.

See Colorful Butterflies in Gorgeous Detail

Gorgeous Photos of Unique Moths Click Here to Read the Article A moth is not an animal we’d like to see at home, particularly in our closet, or even in the backyard. However, the moth family is one of the most diverse in the world, with over 150,000 species around the world.

8 Dangerous Invasive Insects in the United States

Spongy moth ( Lymantria dispar ) Image source: Wikimedia Commons Another cute but deadly insect is the invasive spongy moth, whose name was recently changed by the Entomological Society .

In Pictures: Royal Entomological Society Photo Contest

Species: Wavy-lined Emerald Moth, Synchlora aerata , male A wavy-lined emerald moth rests gracefully on a mossy log, showcasing its vibrant colors. 4. “Purple Fire” by Gustav Parenmark (Sweden). Under 18 Specially Commended.

13 Pics of Weird Animals That Will Give You Nightmares!

This is a Lunar Hornet Moth ( Sesia bembeciformis ), a species that ’mimics’ a hornet to ensure its own survival against predators. Image credit: Neither994 / reddit [related_articles] 8. No, these aren't flowers! That's one pink and one yellow Orchid Mantis ( Hymenopus coronatus ). 

Spectacular! What an Innovative Form of Art This Is

These creations, done by Żenia, who also goes by the name the Lady Moth, designs incredible art all inspired by nature. Her work is made from wool and other natural fibers including silk and bamboo. She especially enjoys using natural wools in various shades of grey, brown and white.

Can You Spot All of These Amazing Camouflaged Animals?

Pygmy Seahorses: katydid (Bush Cricket) Orchid Mantis: Buff-Tip Moth: Potoo: A tiny Tree Frog , if you can't find it just look at the next picture.

How to Get Rid of 6 Common Pantry Pests

Indian Meal Moths Image Source: Ilia Ustyantsev/ Wikimedia Commons Here's yet another familiar face - the Indian meal moth, one of the most common and notorious pantry pests in the world. You can easily recognize these winged pests by their reddish-brown wings.

20 Rare & Bizarre Things That Actually Exist On Our Planet

The extraordinary Elephant Hawk-moth ( Deilephila elpenor ). While the UK has several native species of hawk-moth, finding the elephant hawk-moth in nature is something special. ( Reddit ) 17. These bunches of grapes appear to be growing in the shape of a . . . grape bunch! ( Reddit ) 18.

30 Animals With More Hair Than They Know What to Do With

Alaskan Musk Ox source 14) Hairy Mountain Goat source 15) Tala The Teddy Dwarf Rabbit source: Shakira Monique 16) Lhasa Apso source 17) Hipster Alpaca source: Morten Grubak 18) Norwegian Forest Cat source: AJ McDonald Jr. 19) Fluffy Panda Cows source: Aiste Kiskyte 20) This Very Fluffy Large Tolype Moth

How to Manually Repair a Hole in a Sweater and Socks

Maybe a moth ate them away when they were in storage for summer and spring, or maybe one of the threads got caught in something last winter and you forgot about it. If you're not ready to part with your favorite sweater, or you'd like to enjoy your cozy woolen knit socks without holes, read on.