Hawaiian Moths Feature Metallic Scales and Wing Bristles (IMAGE)

Florida Museum of Natural History

Hawaiian Moths Feature Metallic Scales and Wing Bristles

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Micromoths are often poorly studied due to their small size, but they can play key roles in their ecosystems. Many Philodoria moths, such as this Philodoria auromagnifica, feature glittering scales and feathery bristles.

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Chris Johns/Florida Museum of Natural History

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