BugSignal’s Moth Fun Facts & Trivia

Welcome to my moth fact dump! I update this page whenever I find something new or weird about moths. If you have a fact, send it to me in the chatroom and I’ll add it here. Moths are the best, don’t @ me.

Luna moths don’t have mouths. They just vibe for a week and then peace out. I wish I could do that after finals.

Atlas moths are so big, their wings can cover your whole hand. I saw one once and thought it was a bat. Not kidding.

Some moths mimic bird poop so birds won’t eat them. Nature is wild and kinda gross.

Moth wings are covered in tiny scales, like a secret painting. If you zoom in, it looks pixelated, which is kinda cool for us nerds.

There are more moth species than butterflies. Moths win, sorry butterfly fans.

Moths can hear bats coming and dodge them in midair. It’s like bug Matrix moves.

Some moths drink tears from sleeping animals. I read about it and thought it was fake, but it’s real. Google “tear-drinking moth” if you dare.

Buff-tip moths look exactly like broken twigs. I’ve missed them a million times. Next time you see a twig, check if it has antennae.

Moths are pollinators too, especially for night-blooming flowers. Without moths, moonflowers would be super lonely.

Polyphemus moths have eye spots that freak out predators. I saw one and almost dropped my camera.

Moths can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Too cold, even for moths. Maybe one day, lol.

Some moths migrate hundreds of miles, like tiny bug travelers. I wish I could hitch a ride.

Moth caterpillars eat a TON. I watched one eat half a leaf in a night. Hungry little dudes.

Moths use pheromones to find each other. It’s like bug texting, but with smells.

The Death’s-head Hawkmoth has a skull pattern on its back. Spooky! It’s in Silence of the Lambs, if you’re into movies.

Moths are masters of camouflage. Some look like lichen, bark, or leaves. I’ve stared at trees for hours and still missed them.

Male moths have feathery antennae to smell female pheromones. It’s like having built-in WiFi for bugs.

Moths have been around for over 190 million years. Ancient bugs! Dinosaurs probably saw moths, which is wild to think about.

Some moths glow under UV light. Try it with a blacklight! I did and it was like a rave for bugs.

Moths don’t sting or bite. They’re just chill. If you’re scared of moths, don’t be.

Some moths play dead when threatened. Drama queens of the bug world.

Moth eggs are tiny and usually stuck to leaves. I found some on a hickory tree once and watched them hatch.

Moths are drawn to light, but scientists still aren’t sure why. Maybe they just like to party.

Moths can have crazy colors—pink, green, orange, even metallic. I saw a pink moth once and thought I was hallucinating.

The Cecropia moth is North America’s largest moth. It’s HUGE. If you see one, take a pic and send it to me!

Some moths overwinter as caterpillars, hiding under leaves till spring. Cozy bug vibes.

Moths have fuzzy bodies to keep warm at night. I wish I had moth fuzz for winter.

Moths are super important for ecosystems. Without them, lots of plants would disappear. Save the moths!

Some moths only live for a few days as adults. Short but epic lives. Live fast, flutter hard.

Moth cocoons can be made of silk, leaves, or even dirt. Nature’s sleeping bags.

If you have a weird moth fact, send it to me in the chatroom or post it on the imageboard. I’ll add it here and give you a shoutout!