moth

Example Sentences

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They had been described as moth larvae, butterfly larvae, and even weevil larvae.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026

In another chapter, Mr. Haskell follows the path of an owlet moth into the cranefly orchid’s flower and lets us watch how sacs of pollen attach themselves to the insect’s eye.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The third is almost like the moth to the flame.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

Since the start of the millennium, Wales has already witnessed the loss of 11 species, with the European turtle dove and belted beauty moth becoming geographically extinct.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

That they could be sharing such a moment and lose it in an instant because he rolled over on his pillow and crushed a moth.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor