Moth appreciation

[WanderingWendaline]

While looking for some Grashopper photos I found this one of a beauty sitting at our door... It's called Phlogophora meticulosa (Achateule) or "cabbage looper" says Wiki...

It's wings remind me of the kind of dried tree leaves that are crunchy and fun to walk through

 

[Cuddlebug]

It's wings remind me of the kind of dried tree leaves that are crunchy and fun to walk through

Yeah, and they look really pretty when they spread their wings

Sometimes I wonder what Mother Nature was thinking when she made moths so pretty—after all, you often can’t even see them in the dark. Hmm, well, a few creatures will notice them, but I wonder if they’ll appreciate such beauty?

 

[Gardening Spirit]

We need a moth update for Stardew Valley so we can fly on moths instead of have horses

 

[Nonak]

I didn't know potatoes grew in mid air! Now I know I didn't pay attention in school but I'm pretty sure they grow on the ground like pumpkins, right? Or are they harvested from the sea, I forget...

Growing potato trees is my new favorite hobby! There used to be pears, but I moved them into the ground and got earth apples.
We call topinambur AKA earth apple "earth pear"
I never tried to grow urchins on trees, but maybe sea potatoes are a good next step. Any other potatoes I should try?

 

[Nonak]

Yeah, and they look really pretty when they spread their wings

Sometimes I wonder what Mother Nature was thinking when she made moths so pretty—after all, you often can’t even see them in the dark. Hmm, well, a few creatures will notice them, but I wonder if they’ll appreciate such beauty?

I wonder if moths know that we see their defensive/survival mechanisms as something to stare on for enjoyment...

 

[Nonak]

We need a moth update for Stardew Valley so we can fly on moths instead of have horses

Yes! I looked at mods and there are mostly just buttefly replacements, but a horsemoth would be great
Couldn't find an actual horse moth, but here's a horse chestnut moth. Close enough

 

[Gardening Spirit]

Yes! I looked at mods and there are mostly just buttefly replacements, but a horsemoth would be great
Couldn't find an actual horse moth, but here's a horse chestnut moth. Close enough
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I can definitely see this moth as inspiration for the future SDV horsemoth :)

 

[Cuddlebug]

I wonder if moths know that we see their defensive/survival mechanisms as something to stare on for enjoyment...

I don't think they do, they would need a mirror behind them to do so. And has anyone already figured out yet, if they have self-reflexion or not? Just like ravens have or magpies, when they see themself in a mirror, they kinda know that the bird they see is them...