Happy National Moth Week! Moths are one of many groups of insects that go through complete metamorphosis, meaning they go through 4 stages in their journey from egg to adult. Our sphinx moths start as tiny eggs, less than 2mm in diameter! After hatching, they eat as much as possible and grow to 70mm long. Once they reach their final size, they burrow into the ground to pupate and emerge as adult moths after approximately 14 days. While the caterpillars of all species of sphinx moths might be con

16 reactions | We are continuing the celebration of National Moth Week with our latest highlight: The Black Witch Moth!  As one of the largest moths in the United States, the Black Witch moth is spreading it's wings on our feed! Learn about it in our new video! #discover #nationalmothweek #science #museums | Sam Noble Museum | Facebook