Photo of the MOTHER of the furry nest of eggs

Photo of the MOTHER of the furry nest of eggs which I said I will post. Like I said, it flustered and flutter away. My friends and I stood still, waiting for it to come to a halt and rest so we could take pictures of it. We had our chance finally, after a couple of minutes.

Guess where it landed? On my friend's pants just slightly above his knee! He had a great shooting angle with the moth at a vertical facing him - face to face! And as for how I got my shots whilst she's on his pants? I'm not telling you, lol... Expect to see more of this creature in my upcoming posts!

Update +B. Hinderks: Neochera inops is a moth in the family Erebidae.


"Moths comprise a group of insects related to butterflies, belonging to the order Lepidoptera. Most lepidopterans are moths; and there are thought to be approximately 160,000 species of moth, many of which are yet to be described. Most species of moth are nocturnal, but there are also crepuscular and diurnal species.

Some moths, particularly their caterpillars, can be a major agricultural pest in many parts of the world. Examples include corn borers and bollworms. The caterpillar of the gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) causes severe damage to forests in the northeastern United States, where it is an invasive species. In temperate climates, the codling moth causes extensive damage, especially to fruit farms. In tropical and subtropical climates, the diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) is perhaps the most serious pest of brassicaceous crops.

Several moths in the family Tineidae are commonly regarded as pests because their larvae eat fabric such as clothes and blankets made from natural proteinaceous fibers such as wool or silk. They are less likely to eat mixed materials containing some artificial fibers. There are some reports that they may be repelled by the scent of wood from juniper and cedar, by lavender, or by other natural oils; however, many consider this unlikely to prevent infestation. Naphthalene (the chemical used in mothballs) is considered more effective, but there are concerns over its effects on human health.

Moth larvae may be killed by freezing the items which they infest for several days at a temperature below −8 °C (18 °F).

Despite being notorious for eating clothing, most moth adults do not eat at all. Many, like the Luna, Polyphemus, Atlas, Promethea, cecropia, and other large moths do not have mouth parts. Among those adult moths that do eat, they will drink nectar." - Wikipedia

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