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Moths have special structures called "frenula" that help keep their wings folded when they are not flying. These tiny hooks on the wings attach to the body, keeping the wings in place.

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Can you grow wings on your own?

If people could grow wings, we would be flying all over the place. How many people have you seen flying lately? What??? NO! if you could, then people would be flying everywhere. It's impossible to grow you own wings! You should know that! r u kidding? if u just believe, u can do anything. one day ull fly away, just keep dreaming kiddo!


Where do the moths in your house go during the day and how do they survive if all they do is fly around your lights every night?

Moths fly both during the day and the night. There are many different species of moth and each has different habits and food preferences. The question is too vague to be meaningful. Which moths are you asking about?


How do Luna moths die?

Luna moths typically live for about a week as adults. They do not have functional mouthparts and do not eat, so they die from natural causes or exhaustion during this short adult stage of their life cycle.


Why do moths go to the light?

Insects use the sun to navigate.Insects are not very stable flyers, and try to keep the sun in the same spot in their view to fly in a certain direction. Since the sun is so far away, as they move, the sun seems to stay in the same place. If it moves, the insect alters its flight path to put the sun back in the same place in its view to maintain its course.At night, there is no sun, and insects don't know the difference between the sun and lightbulbs. Since lightbulbs are so close, as the insects move and try to keep the light source in the same place in their view, they end up turning toward the light. They think they are flying in a straight line, but actually they are curving toward the light.It is their natural navigation system that depends on the sun that is thrown off by lights that are closer than 93 million miles.More Information:Many night insects use the moon as a navigational tool since it is the brightest natural light at night.And here comes man with the white electrical light that and confuses these bugs. The insects mistake the strong bright electrical light (that could be emanated from a street light for example) to be the moon and as they attempt to keep a specific angle from the moon when they fly, so sometimes they keep flying in circles round it.


Are camphor balls and moth balls the same thing?

No, camphor balls and moth balls are not the same thing. Camphor balls are made from natural camphor and are used for their aromatic properties. Moth balls are typically made from naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene and are used as a pest deterrent for moths and other insects.

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Why are moths always camping on my tv laptop computer screen at night?

because the moths (if your tv is on) will camp on there because they will get cold at night, and use the light to keep their wings and bodies warm so they do not die. so the heat from the tv screen warms them up so they can survive. (same thing with the computer)


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Does lavender effectively keep moths away?

Yes, lavender is known to effectively repel moths due to its strong scent that they find unpleasant. Placing lavender sachets or essential oil in closets and drawers can help keep moths away.


How many wings does a bottle rocket need to have?

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Do moths ever eat chenille fabric?

yes, that's why you have to keep them in dry cleaning bags to keep them out. but be careful with your dry cleaning bags and make sure you get the air out to keep the moisture and moths out.