To date, there are approximately 150,000 to 250,000 different species of moths identified. Very closely related to the butterfly, it is widely thought that butterflies are a small group, that have evolved from within the moth species.
Moths, and particularly their caterpillars, are considered a major agricultural pest control problem, in many parts of the world, because their larvae eats clothing and blankets made from natural proteinaceous fibers; such as wool or silk. In fact, studies have shown that the moth larvae are less likely to eat mixed materials, that contain artificial fibers. Even more interesting perhaps, despite being notorious for eating clothing, most adult moths do not eat; at all. In fact, most large moths do not even have a mouth. When necessary, the moths will drink nectar.
Moth larvae, or caterpillars, make cocoons or dig holes in the ground. When the caterpillar emerges, it will be a fully grown moth with wings. Because many species of moth are active at night, nocturnal insectivores such as (some) bats, owls and birds, provide bug and insect control services; that help to reduce the number of moth pests.
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