Wildlife Gardening Journal

Sphinx moths

The first Lepidoptera I saw this spring were not butterflies. Instead, it was white-lined sphinx moths. I was delighted to see them buzzing about my henbit, because I am utterly entranced by these amazing insects. Sometimes mistaken for hummingbirds because their wings beat so fast, sphinx moths are often noticed pollinating flowers during the day. ...

A new appreciation for moths

My dog has helped me develop a new appreciation for moths. She loves the moths in my yard. Specifically, she loves to eat them. We discovered this because my dog is also afraid of the dark. Consequently, we leave the back porch light on at night so she will go do her business outside, rather ...