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This week I’m sharing a tiny, scruffy, and semi-competently spread Nepticulidae in the genus Stigmella from the same light trap of Prescott Arizona as the past few Monday Moths. I usually wouldn’t share a photo of a moth that isn’t in the best condition, but I’m using this as an example of . . . → Read More: Monday Moth Share this! Comments are closed  Entomology  Arizona, Lepidoptera, Microlepidoptera, Monday Moth, Nepticulidae, New Species, Spreading Moths
The family Nepticulidae hold some of the smallest moths known, ranging from 3-8mm wing-tip to wing-tip. For a comparison I have imaged two moths above: the largest known – Coscinocera hercules that tips the scales at nearly 9 inches, and one of the smallest (yes that tiny little speck . . . → Read More: The tiniest of moths Share this! 7 comments - (Comments are closed) Entomology Entomology, Lepidoptera, Microlepidoptera, Moths, Nepticulidae, New Species, Paleontology, Pests |
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