Moth guides

Plain-language guides to mothing - how to start, when to go out, and how to put a name to what you find. Want what's flying near you right now? Open the live tool.

• Mothing for beginners: how to attract and watch moths

  Mothing is the simple hobby of watching moths at night, usually in your own backyard.

• Is Tonight a Good Night for Moths?

  The best nights for moths are warm, humid, overcast, and calm, ideally near a new moon.

• When Are Luna Moths Out? Luna Moth Season by Region

  Luna moths (Actias luna) are out from late spring into summer, and the exact window depends on how far north you are.

• What Moth Is This? How to Identify a Moth You Found

  The fastest way to identify a moth is to photograph it and run the photo through a free ID app: iNaturalist (its Seek app gives an instant on-device ID with no…