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moth

[mawth, moth] / mɔθ, mɒθ /
NOUN
caterpillar
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She said there will also be bird and butterfly surveys done, as well as moth trapping and remote sensors for bats, as it's important to see what other animals come out at night too.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

In the moth, scientists found a surprising twist.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

In another chapter, Mr. Haskell follows the path of an owlet moth into the cranefly orchid’s flower and lets us watch how sacs of pollen attach themselves to the insect’s eye.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The third is almost like the moth to the flame.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

In the real room, her moth took stock of real Lazlo, the relaxation of his face, and his long, easy limbs, loose in slumber.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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