Read about related Lepidoptera by using the "Forward" and "Backward" device icons. The moth members of this Order of insects include a large number of diverse families. Moth groups include micro moths, leaf miners, clothes moths, plume moths, ermine moths, burnets, geometrids, silk moths, sphinx moths, tiger moths, wasp moths, noctuids, underwings and many others.

Unknown Moth Genus species Lepidoptera   To some people, moths are represented by the Tineid clothes moths that cohabit with us and dine on our natural fiber garments and linens including silk, wool and felt. This observation and association has given rise to some symbolic phrases including "moth eaten." These moths are generally small and drab and support the unbalanced stereotype that all moths are evil. In parts of Scotland, Friesland and Bosnia, folklore defines moths as witches. View the Index of Orders View Complete Photo List Ants, Bees & Wasps Butterflies & Moths Flies Beetles Lacewings & Antlions Leafhoppers & Cicadas True Bugs Cockroaches Praying Mantids Grasshoppers, Crickets Walking Sticks Dragonflies & Damselflies Mayflies Non-Insects