Moths, although less conspicuous than their diurnal cousins, display intricate patterns, colours, shapes and humming flutters in the night…
When the sun sets and the butterflies rest, moths take over their role as pollinators.
They don’t receive as much attention as the colourful, more obvious butterflies, but they can rival them with their unique charms. Many have wings that look like leaves and some wings are as large as a hand in wingspan. They also often look neutral in colour but underneath the larger wings are brightly hidden smaller wings! Some are also more colourful than many butterflies.
Several flower species have evolved to be pollinated by moths only, and blossom at dusk or send out their floral perfume once the sun has set, welcoming moths to them… It’s always a delight on a balmy Summer night to receive an unexpected waft of sweet scent… it’s a trail for moths to follow…
I invite you to notice the night flutters as well as the daytime ones and let them delight you!… ♥
With love and wonder-filled spirit,
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