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Popular Science

Popular Science: Scientists Color Silk by Feeding Silkworms Fabric Dyes

For Students 9th - 10th
Account of experiments scientists are performing to get silkworms to produce colored silk.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc Nature: Woolly Bear Moths

For Students 9th - 10th
It is not surprising that this family of moths is commonly called woolly bears or woolly worms, as the caterpillars of many species are really very hairy. The larvae can be full of poisonous chemicals acquired from their host plants,...
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Moth (Gynnidomorpha Alisman)

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the world of the Moth and discover information on the appearance, habitat, behaviour, and diet of this nocturnal animal. Includes images and statistics.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Puss Moth (Cerura Vinula )

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about the puss moth. Discusses where they are found, physical characteristics, habitat, features of the puss moth caterpillar, diet, predators, metamorphosis, and threats to its population.
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Website
Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum: Insects and Spiders

For Students 9th - 10th
As an online exhibit from the Natural History Museum, this site examines many different subtopics stemming from a study on both insects and spiders. Several of the subtopics include spider bites, bumblebees, moths, edible insects,...
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Cecropia Moth

For Students 9th - 10th
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Cecropia Moth. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, and more.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Is It a Moth or a Butterfly?

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
During this lesson, students will explore the differences and similarities between a moth's life and a butterfly's life. Students will be given the opportunity to improve upon their note-taking skills during a virtual museum tour....
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Clear Wing Moths

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Clear-wing Moths (Sesiidae), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this family and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
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Handout
University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky: Get This Bug Off Me

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative site distinguishes harmful from nonharmful insects. Pictures supplement the text.
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Activity
University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky: Bug Fun

For Students 2nd - 6th
This fun site is designed for teachers who want to have interactive fun in the classroom. "Several articles give resources and basic information about insects and their relatives while others outline activities with different insect...
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Bagworm Moths

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Bagworm Moths (Psychidae), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this family and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Cecropia Moth

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Cecropia Moths (Hyalophora cecropia), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Codling Moth

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Codling Moths (Cydia pomonella), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be found...
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Luna Moth

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Luna Moths (Actias luna), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Polyphemus Moth

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Polyphemus Moths (Antheraea polyphemus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also...
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Handout
National Pest Managment Association

Pest World for Kids: Moths

For Students 3rd - 8th
Detailed resource guide for learning facts about moths focusing on diet, habitat, impact, and prevention. Concentration is on the Indian Meal Moth.
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Handout
Unique Australian Animals

Unique Australian Animals: Bogong Moths

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal page from the Unique Australian Animals offers a nice description of the Bogong Moth along with some very detailed images.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Diamond Backed Moth

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Diamond-backed Moths (Plutella xylostella), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can...