moth

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The Natural History Museum’s Butterfly Pavilion is back, with up to 30 butterfly and moth species, as well as an assortment of California plants.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

The third is almost like the moth to the flame.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

"Everyone else is like a moth to flame."

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

A wildlife enthusiast popped open the bubbly after finding an extremely rare moth last seen more than 50 years ago.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2025

In this case, the fly inserted its eggs inside the moth cocoon.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman