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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.

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Baorisa Moth

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LepidopteraNoctuidae
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This specimen is arguably the most beautiful of the Noctuid moths, resembling an Art Deco, Piet Mondrian creation. Butterflies and moths are the source of many artistic inspirations and renditions, many of which simply aim to replicate the stunning bilaterally symmetrical designs with photorealistic intent. With this example, it might be hard to understand how moth symbolism is typically associated with negativity, ugliness, evil and insanity. Some people believe moths to provide an accurate prediction about the severity of the upcoming winter.

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