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The best rule of thumb to use about what moths eat is that they will eat anything that dissolves in water. They will also mostly feed on nectar from flowers.

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Do moths eat algae?

Moths do not typically eat algae as their primary food source. Moths usually feed on plant nectar, sap, or other plant materials. While some moth species may accidentally consume algae if it is found near their feeding areas, it is not a common part of their diet.


What eats a moth and what does moth eat?

Lots of nocturnal animals eat moths. This includes bats, spiders, and some birds. As for what moths eat, Some drink nectar, some eat nothing, a few pierce fruit or (in a couple tropical species) skin to drink the juice or blood. A lot of them prefer just drinking moisture from puddles. When I collect moths, the bait I use is beer, brown sugar, apple sauce, rotten bananas, Molasses, and yeast; they love it! the caterpillars eat leaves, burrow into wood, or (in rare cases) are predatory on smaller insects. There are also some that eat fungus, lichens, dead leaves (litter moths), grains, and cloth (clothes moths).


Are moths omnivore?

Moths are primarily herbivores, feeding on nectar, sap, and other plant materials. Some species may also consume fruits, fungi, and animal products such as carrion or dung. Overall, moths are not considered omnivores as their diet mainly consists of plant-based foods.


What do Luna Moths eat?

Actually, Luna moths have NO MOUTH, therefore they do not eat!AnswerThe Luna Moth is a Saturniidae, and as such have no mouths and no need to eat. This type of moth only lives for one week and its sole purpose, in its butterfly stage, is to reproduce.


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.