MOTHS! 

Who? What? Where? When? Why? 

Who are these evening pollinators? What kind of light attract moths? Where can you see moths? When are moths most active? Why are there so many more species of moth’s native to North Carolina than butterflies? Why are moths attracted to light? 

Evolving before butterflies 190 million years ago flying amongst the dinosaurs. 3000 species observed in North Carolina outnumbering 177 observed butterfly species in the state. Destructive, beneficial, or economically valuable larva. Pollinating flowering plants ignored by bees. Attracted to porch lights circling frantically until they can orient to the moon.  

Join Lior Carlson of Backyard Butterflies and the NC Moth Project to learn more about these denizens of the night!  

Backyard Butterflies is a nonprofit organization located in Hillsborough, NC. They provide Lepidoptera education, community outreach, and assistance with creating backyard butterfly and moth friendly gardens or habitats. During the Lepidoptera season they conduct plant sale fundraisers, presentations, and conduct citizen science events such as the Hillsborough Moth Crawl, Annual Moth Night, Annual Open House & Plant Swap, Caterpillar Support, and a Plant Donation Program open to schools, parks, HOAs, nonprofits, groups, and organizations.  

Backyard Butterflies

NC Moth Project

May 27th starting at 6 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium located at 300 North Roxboro Street in Durham.  

Registration is appreciated in order to receive notifications about this event. Seating is first come first served. Registration does not hold or guarantee a seat.   

Parking is available in the library parking lot or at the North Queen Street Garage (115 North Queen Street) located directly across from the library behind the apartments under construction.  

Questions? Email mkoslofsky@dconc.gov 

Image: Luna Moth - Actias luna