Moth
noun
A type of insect, similar to a butterfly, that usually flies at night.
I left the window open and a moth flew into the room.
Often appears as...
- moth to a flame
- moth larvae
noun
Fabric damage caused by the larvae of some species of moths.
There are moth holes in this old sweater.
Often appears as...
- moth damage
- moth infestation
noun
An aircraft or ship designed for specific purposes, used colloquially.
The moth fleet was deployed for the mission.
Often appears as...
- moth fleet
- moth aircraft
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A type of softball game played only in Day County, South Dakota.
Everybody gets together for a game of moth on Sundays.
Often appears as...
- play moth
- moth game
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A type of insect, similar to a butterfly, that usually flies at night.
I left the window open and a moth flew into the room.
Often appears as...
- moth to a flame
- moth larvae
noun
Fabric damage caused by the larvae of some species of moths.
There are moth holes in this old sweater.
Often appears as...
- moth damage
- moth infestation
noun
An aircraft or ship designed for specific purposes, used colloquially.
The moth fleet was deployed for the mission.
Often appears as...
- moth fleet
- moth aircraft
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A type of softball game played only in Day County, South Dakota.
Everybody gets together for a game of moth on Sundays.
Often appears as...
- play moth
- moth game
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Nocturnal Activity
Moths are mostly nocturnal and are attracted to lights at night, unlike most butterflies.
Camping at night, we noticed moths circling our lantern.
Pro Tip 2/3Attraction to Light
The phrase 'like a moth to a flame' refers to someone irresistibly and blindly drawn to something.
He was like a moth to a flame with his risky investments.
Pro Tip 3/3Silent Flight
Moths are known for their silent flight, which can make their presence less noticeable.
A silent moth fluttered by us in the dark room.
Pro Tip 1/3Nocturnal Activity
Moths are mostly nocturnal and are attracted to lights at night, unlike most butterflies.
Camping at night, we noticed moths circling our lantern.
Pro Tip 2/3Attraction to Light
The phrase 'like a moth to a flame' refers to someone irresistibly and blindly drawn to something.
He was like a moth to a flame with his risky investments.
Pro Tip 3/3Silent Flight
Moths are known for their silent flight, which can make their presence less noticeable.
A silent moth fluttered by us in the dark room.
Pro Tip 1/3Nocturnal Activity
Moths are mostly nocturnal and are attracted to lights at night, unlike most butterflies.
Camping at night, we noticed moths circling our lantern.
Pro Tip 2/3Attraction to Light
The phrase 'like a moth to a flame' refers to someone irresistibly and blindly drawn to something.
He was like a moth to a flame with his risky investments.
Pro Tip 3/3Silent Flight
Moths are known for their silent flight, which can make their presence less noticeable.
A silent moth fluttered by us in the dark room.
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How do animals see in...
experience a rich and varied world bursting with details, shapes, and colors. What is it, then, that separates moths from men? Moths and many other nocturnal animals see at night because their eyes are adapted to compensate for the lack of light. All eyes, whether nocturnal or not,
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Zoologist spots Three...
they are also surprisingly comfortable with the insects in their fur sloths actually have a special relationship with a moth called the sloth mop and you can see him crawling all over her right now and these moths spend their entire life on the back of the
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How bees help plants...
butterflies, moths, flies, wasps, beetles, even birds and bats, who together help pollinate many species of trees, shrubs and other flowering plants. In return, flowering plants are an abundant and diverse food source for pollinators.
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Rediscovering ourselves...
how to understand just a little differently take elephant dung for example the moisture in elephant dung is often in the driest season the sole source of water for countless species of butterflies moths and insects the
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These Tiny, Stunning...
another person going to these crazy lengths for this super tiny thing even if they think the person is crazy they'll be like whoa man that guy like cares about these moths this is a world in and of itself that
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How Do Birds Incubate...
and they do this so they can find enough food for their chicks this is the caterpillar of a winter moth and each chick will need to eat about a thousand of these in the first two weeks of its life
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It's OK to feel...
She had to sleep packed in mud in order to protect herself from the cold and the mosquitoes. She was eating moths. I mean, just a harrowing story of survival. I met her recently,
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This Fungus Turns...
fungi spread across the world other creatures such as wasps moths and caterpillars have also fallen prey to these parasites ants are another notable victim of these killer fungi
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Rare Ghost Orchid Has...
are so rare is there even a moths in the vicinity that could pollinate this there's a reason why it hasn't been documented before that's because it's really really difficult
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Bizarre Bat Moments PIPE...
tricks this moth has ears tuned direct to bat frequency and lightning reactions to help it dodge attack
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How do animals see in...
experience a rich and varied world bursting with details, shapes, and colors. What is it, then, that separates moths from men? Moths and many other nocturnal animals see at night because their eyes are adapted to compensate for the lack of light. All eyes, whether nocturnal or not,
Video examples
Zoologist spots Three...
they are also surprisingly comfortable with the insects in their fur sloths actually have a special relationship with a moth called the sloth mop and you can see him crawling all over her right now and these moths spend their entire life on the back of the
Video examples
How bees help plants...
butterflies, moths, flies, wasps, beetles, even birds and bats, who together help pollinate many species of trees, shrubs and other flowering plants. In return, flowering plants are an abundant and diverse food source for pollinators.
Video examples
Rediscovering ourselves...
how to understand just a little differently take elephant dung for example the moisture in elephant dung is often in the driest season the sole source of water for countless species of butterflies moths and insects the
Video examples
These Tiny, Stunning...
another person going to these crazy lengths for this super tiny thing even if they think the person is crazy they'll be like whoa man that guy like cares about these moths this is a world in and of itself that
Video examples
How Do Birds Incubate...
and they do this so they can find enough food for their chicks this is the caterpillar of a winter moth and each chick will need to eat about a thousand of these in the first two weeks of its life
Video examples
It's OK to feel...
She had to sleep packed in mud in order to protect herself from the cold and the mosquitoes. She was eating moths. I mean, just a harrowing story of survival. I met her recently,
Video examples
This Fungus Turns...
fungi spread across the world other creatures such as wasps moths and caterpillars have also fallen prey to these parasites ants are another notable victim of these killer fungi
Video examples
Rare Ghost Orchid Has...
are so rare is there even a moths in the vicinity that could pollinate this there's a reason why it hasn't been documented before that's because it's really really difficult
Video examples
Bizarre Bat Moments PIPE...
tricks this moth has ears tuned direct to bat frequency and lightning reactions to help it dodge attack
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Quote examples
Debra Stephenson
English Actress
My favourite memory was the first time my mum bought me a bubble blower. I must have been the happiest girl in the world that day. I was all over those bubbles like a moth to a flame.
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Laurel Clark
American Astronaut
There was a moth in there, and it still had its wings crumpled up, and it was just starting to pump its wings up. Life continues in lots of places, and life is a magical thing.
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Bruce Pittman
American Scientist
Keep the team as small as possible. Having been on several of these mega-projects, they seem to grow magically. People are attracted to the project like moths to a flame.
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Elizabeth McCracken
American Author
It's an amazing thing to watch a lizard fold a moth into its mouth, like a sword swallower who specialises in umbrellas.
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Paula Poundstone
American Comedian
The problem with cats is that they get the exact same look on their face whether they see a moth or an axe-murderer.
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Christopher Fry
English Playwright
Between our birth and death we may touch understanding, As a moth brushes a window with its wing.
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Franco Harris
American Athlete
After 12 years, the old butterflies came back. Well, I guess at my age you call them moths.
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Jeffrey Dean Morgan
American Actor
Moths are okay. Actually, moths don't bother me near as much as, say, spiders do.
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Steven Chu
American Scientist
The atoms become like a moth, seeking out the region of higher laser intensity.
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Helen Hunt Jackson
American Writer
Bee to the blossom, moth to the flame; Each to his passion; what's in a name?
Quote examples
Debra Stephenson
English Actress
My favourite memory was the first time my mum bought me a bubble blower. I must have been the happiest girl in the world that day. I was all over those bubbles like a moth to a flame.
Quote examples
Laurel Clark
American Astronaut
There was a moth in there, and it still had its wings crumpled up, and it was just starting to pump its wings up. Life continues in lots of places, and life is a magical thing.
Quote examples
Bruce Pittman
American Scientist
Keep the team as small as possible. Having been on several of these mega-projects, they seem to grow magically. People are attracted to the project like moths to a flame.
Quote examples
Elizabeth McCracken
American Author
It's an amazing thing to watch a lizard fold a moth into its mouth, like a sword swallower who specialises in umbrellas.
Quote examples
Paula Poundstone
American Comedian
The problem with cats is that they get the exact same look on their face whether they see a moth or an axe-murderer.
Quote examples
Christopher Fry
English Playwright
Between our birth and death we may touch understanding, As a moth brushes a window with its wing.
Quote examples
Franco Harris
American Athlete
After 12 years, the old butterflies came back. Well, I guess at my age you call them moths.
Quote examples
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
American Actor
Moths are okay. Actually, moths don't bother me near as much as, say, spiders do.
Quote examples
Steven Chu
American Scientist
The atoms become like a moth, seeking out the region of higher laser intensity.
Quote examples
Helen Hunt Jackson
American Writer
Bee to the blossom, moth to the flame; Each to his passion; what's in a name?
Example 1 of 10
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