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: any of various usually nocturnal lepidopteran insects with antennae that are often feathery, with a stouter body, duller coloring, and proportionately smaller wings than the butterflies, and with larvae that are plant-eating caterpillars
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Spoiled seeds may also be discolored, have some visible mold growth, or stick together in clumps, indicating moisture—or possibly pantry pests, such as moths or mice—have gotten into the package.
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Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
Since cedar is a natural moth and insect repellant, storage in a wooden or cedar chest is an ideal option for protecting against small pests that can create holes in the fabric.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Many lawn weeds serve as host to developing larvae of butterflies, moths, and other insects.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
The purple tubular Seussical horns of nourishment are a favourite of bees, moths, and butterflies.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
Since cedar is a natural moth and insect repellant, storage in a wooden or cedar chest is an ideal option for protecting against small pests that can create holes in the fabric.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Many lawn weeds serve as host to developing larvae of butterflies, moths, and other insects.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
The purple tubular Seussical horns of nourishment are a favourite of bees, moths, and butterflies.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Moth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moth. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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