Mighty Moths

Is it a bird? A plane? A butterfly? It’s a Mighty Moth! These delicate creatures will no longer be ignored insects when children take note of their natural beauty.

1. Everyone loves butterflies, but who loves moths? Did you know that there are eight times more moths in the world than butterflies? These insects share many features. They transform from caterpillars and have six legs, two pairs of wings, big eyes, antennae, and a tongue.

2. So how can you distinguish between moths and butterflies? Moths don’t have knobs on the ends of their antennae. When at rest, a moth's wings remain open, while a butterfly's wings remain together. Some moths are night flyers, so their bodies are thick and hairy to help them stay warm.

3. Using Crayola® Fine Line Markers, draw your favorite moths. Can you find some that are bright colored? Or that have intricate wing patterns to help them blend into their surroundings?

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Big Cats!

Spider Costume

Shimmering Fish Puppets

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Fine Line Markers

household supplies

• white paper

"My son got into moths as masters of disguise. He drew moths that looked like leaves and twigs. Some had giant eyes on their wings."
Marissa W., mom of 12-year-old.

"Kids spend a lot of time exploring the value of moths to our ecosystem."
Jarred N., nature center volunteer.

Some moths don’t ever eat. They don’t even have mouths. They live on the energy they created and stored as caterpillars.