We know that it is spring because we have been finding all kinds of bugs. Tilly's favorite insects right now are moths. Every morning she looks outside, on our front door to see if any moths are resting there. If she catches them, they go into her bug habitat for the day and then get released that night. She usually takes them out, talks to them, and they may fly away...but that is okay! The other day, I listened as she gave a moth directions to get to our house...😂
Tilly says- Moths have six legs. All the moths I catch have six legs...do you know that? I have a big moth out right now! I am holding it, it is sitting on my hand. It blends into a tree. The moth blends into a tree. They have furry antennas. If you see something with furry antennas it is a moth. If it has thin antennas it is a butterfly.
Tilly, I loved hearing about the moths! I've been seeing flies outside my house this week. The insects are definitely out!
ReplyDeleteCan I see a picture of them? -Tilly
DeleteThis is amazing! Thanks for sharing. Tilly, you have so much knowledge about moths. Did you learn all those things about moths by observing them or have you also read books about moths and butterflies to learn more?
ReplyDeleteI counted the moths legs...that’s how I know. And we have a bug book.- I wanted to know how moth’s lay their eggs so my mom and I watched a video. I hope I find some moth eggs on a leaf outside! - Tilly
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Tilly, I've loved learning all about your moth exploration! It seems like you have a lot of knowledge about the difference between moths and butterflies. I saw a butterfly the other day, and it made me smile! I hope that you're enjoying your adventures and smiling, too.
ReplyDeleteMissing you and our time together in the forest,
Julia