Large Lace-Border Moth

Fascinating facts about the Large Lace-Border Moth

• Its wings stretch just 25-30 mm (0.98-1.18 in), yet the adult flutters from late May through late August or early September, filling summer evenings across the eastern United States.
• First recorded by Adrian Hardy Haworth in 1809, this species has been known to science for over two centuries.
• Caterpillars munch on a menu that includes apple, blueberry, clover, dandelion, meadow-beauty, and black cherry.
• Found throughout North America east of the Rocky Mountains, the large lace-border's distribution stops at the continental divide, highlighting how the massive mountain barrier limits its spread.

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At a glance

About the Large Lace-Border Moth

As the warm sunlight filters through the forest canopy, the Large Lace-Border Moth emerges, its delicate wings beating in a hypnotic rhythm as it dances through the dappled shade. With a subtle elegance, it navigates the intricate tapestry of leaves and branches, its pale brown and cream hues blending seamlessly into the surroundings, allowing it to move unseen, a ghostly apparition. In this fleeting moment, the moth's ethereal beauty is revealed, its fragile existence a poignant reminder of the magic that resides in the hidden corners of our natural world.

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