Saturday, May 2, 2026

Ah, Tiny Traveler Of The Night, Why Art Thou Not A Moth?

I was truly excited when I came across the following early this morning – I thought it was an unusually shaped Moth:


Turns out the tiny fellow is not a Moth – but a species of insect called Hook-winged Lacewing (Drepanepteryx phalaenoides) - most often mistaken, as I was, for a Moth. Well, I am OK with it …. I am not disappointed – I mean it is still a new species of insect in my collection. No question – it is as cute as any Moth!

Now that I am in a generous mood, let me treat you to some more of the cuties who share our universe with us. Ofcourse the poor fellows have no idea that the human species is all out to ruin their living space for them:















There is so much beauty out there in the animal world!!!