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moth

[mawth, moth] / mɔθ, mɒθ /
NOUN
caterpillar
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In the moth, scientists found a surprising twist.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

The data revealed that about 110 species of bees were present in the area, which was more than the total number of species in the whole of Ireland, as well as 90 species of moth.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 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 Natural History Museum’s Butterfly Pavilion is back, with up to 30 butterfly and moth species, as well as an assortment of California plants.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Down in the basement either Gretchen was practicing her piano or the cat was chasing a moth across the keys.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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