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They will only die if the wing membrane is damaged or torn due to the loss of protective scales (the dust that coats their wings). Moths can still survive if you touch them and remove some of their scales. Throughout their lives they naturally lose scales doing their everyday activities, yet this does not cause them to die. The scales protect the delicate membrane that makes up their wings, so if too much of them are removed (say if you rub the dust off their wings) they are more susceptible to wing damage, which would make them unable to fly, which would in turn cause them to die since they couldn't do what they need to survive.
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Why do moths not fly after their wings are touched?
moths don't fly after they are touched because they have like scales on their wings and when you touch them they get damaged
What do moths do in a hot place?
Moths try to find the light, then they normally die if its really hot.
What flowers do moths drink?
swag and you will die by batman
Can moths eat cotton balls?
no they could not they would die.
What eats golden sun moths?
They don't eat. The moths are mouthless. As an adult they live for approximately 4 days. They die of starvation.
Do silkworms take care of their eggs?
No, after they have laid eggs the moths die
Do worms die if you touch them?
No, worms do not die if you touch them.
Do moths or butterflies live longer?
well, as you can see moths die quickly and u dont see alot of them. which means they die early. here where i live are lots of butterflies and no moths. butterflies stay as a caterpillar for a longer period of time, longer than moths. and then when they transform into butterflies they also live longer than moths. i hope this helps. i mean i am a proffesional zoo keeper and here we have lots of butterflies roaming around. Please use this answer wisely and respect it.
How do moths learn to fly?
they jump and flap their wings, if they cant fly they fall and die
What is a Gypsy Moth's lifespan?
The duration of The Gypsy Moths is 1.78 hours.
What are the Islamic moths of islam?
There are no Islamic moths. Maybe butterflies, but no moths.
How long can wooly bear catipilers live?
They hatch in Summer, hibernate through the winter, and turn into Isabella Tiger Moths in Spring. The moths live through Summer, lay eggs, and die.
