Georgia's Many Moths

The following StoryMap will serve as a guide for many of the stunning moths you can find around Georgia. They’re all great. Maps will be included so you know where to find these bug friends! Though there are at least 336 species of moths found in Georgia, this StoryMap highlights a mere forty-three of these creatures. The maps have been made based on reported sightings of these moths. Any moths with zero to one reported sighting(s) will not be included. Sorry.

In addition, photos of these moths have been included in maps. You must click on an area in the map to see the picture. Descriptions of where the moth is in Georgia have been included in the paragraphs in case maps don't load or they glitch. However, this means that if the maps don't load or they glitch, you will not be able to see an image of the moth. Sincere apologies from the author for this possibility.

Here’s a better question: why not moths? Whether you see moths as creepy or pretty, friends or foes, pests or pals, or are just somewhat interested, it’s good to see all these different species and where they live! Plus --- I just think they’re neat.

You will notice common themes in the names of moths. The first nineteen shown all have "sphinx" in the name, There are two oakworm types, two clearwing types, and two hawkmoth types. You'll also notice some are named after trees or big wild cats, like leopards or tigers.

Ah, yes, the citations. The best part of any project.

First, a main source is  Butterflies and Moths of North America . Their helpful maps on sightings of every species here made documenting them that much easier.

Another source is  GEORGIA MOTHS , which was a really good starting guide for reasearching for this map.

Image sources have been included with the pictures in the map.