Moths

/mɔθz/ noun

Definition

Insects with wings, related to butterflies, that are usually active at night and attracted to light.

Etymology

From Old English 'moththe,' possibly related to the verb 'to moth' meaning to nibble, since moth larvae eat holes in clothing and fabrics.

Kelly Says

Moths have been around for over 140 million years, existed before butterflies evolved, and some moths can hear the echolocation calls of bats and dive to escape being eaten!

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