It's Miller Moth Season in Colorado. An Entomologist Explains Why They're Important, Where They're Headed

It's miller moth season in Colorado. An entomologist explains why they're important, where they're headed

It is spring on the Front Range of Colorado, which means before long the region will receive an influx of many, many moths.

It’s miller moth season in Colorado – an entomologist explains why they’re important and where they’re headed

It is spring on the Front Range of Colorado, which means before long the region will receive an influx of many, many moths. Colorado is home to thousands of species of moths, many of which are hatching out from a winter of hibernation, known as diapause. Moths are known to swarm porch, stadium and street lights at night. Each summer, Denver is visited by miller moths as they make their trek to the mountains. Fairfax Media/GettyImages At night, …

It’s miller moth season in Colorado – an entomologist explains why they’re important and where they’re headed

It’s miller moth season in Colorado – an entomologist explains why they’re important and where they’re headed kcpnews2 Wed, 06/04/2025 - 05:33 Image (The Conversation) Ryan St Laurent, University of Colorado BoulderIt is spring on the Front Range of Colorado, which means before long the region will receive an influx of many, many moths.Colorado is home to thousands of species of moths, many of which are hatching out from a winter of hibernatio…

It’s miller moth season in Colorado – an entomologist explains why they’re important and where they’re headed - Tech and Science Post

It is spring on the Front Range of Colorado, which means before long the region will receive an influx of many, many moths. Colorado is home to thousands of species of moths, many of which are hatching out from a winter of hibernation, known as diapause. Moths are known to swarm porch, stadium and street lights at night. Each summer, Denver is visited by miller moths as they make their trek to the mountains. Fairfax Media/GettyImages At night, p…