Moths suddenly appearing often means that you have a hidden moth infestation, which can be pantry moths in dry goods like flour, pasta, cereal etc or even clothes moths that are in natural fiber, wool or silk.
Moths can enter via tiny cracks or by hitchhiking into your home through infested food and clothing and seeing adult moths also means that you have eggs and larvae are likely multiplying in a quiet and dark spot, and feeding on your supplies or fabrics before emerging as swarms, especially when they are mature.
Pantry moth eggs are often brought in via infested groceries like nuts, pet food, grains and spices and hatch, with the moth larvae eating through packaging.
Clothes moth eggs or larvae come in on used furniture, knitwear or even new items, using natural fibers as food in closets.
And moths can even enter through open windows, doors, gasps in screens, gaps between pipes and wires entering homes, cracks in foundations or even through new carpet and furniture.
The month that is moth season is the spring months of April through May and then again in late summer and early fall like from August through September as the warmer weather encourage moth activity.
Some moths like pantry pest moths also appear year round and early spring often sees an increase in moth infestations as kitchens get busier.
Activities of moths also vary by region, and southern United States sees moth activity start in February and colder areas moth activity picks up later in May, although the general trend follows warmer temperature for moths.
Spring months of March through June is when most moths make their first emergence, mate and lay eggs, with moth activity increasing through May and June.
Then through June and August, moths often see continued activity, with potential peaks in some areas.
And late summer and early fall of August through September, a second peak in moth activity occurs, as a new generation of moths emerges and then by the winter months of December through February, moth populations often dip to their lowest, although pantry moths can still remain active indoors.
Moths are also sometimes active in October, and some species of moths peak in activity during the fall as they mate and lay eggs.
Other species of moths like the Winter Moth, begins emerging to fly through the cooler months.
You'll also find various autumnal species of moths like the November Moth, Beaded Chestnut and the Merveille du Jour, often being attracted to lights or even sugary baits, even as the numbers of butterflies decline.
Many moths have specific late season generations, with peak activity in September and October for mating and egg laying.
Some moths, such as the Winter Moth, are just beginning their flight season, which lasts into winter.
And these autumnal moths provide a crucial food source for bats before they hibernate.
Common moths that are out in October include.
Isabella Tiger Moth (Woolly Bear) which peaks in September/October, though often seen as caterpillars.
November Moth which flies from October into November, often near lights.
Grey Pine Carpet, has a second flight period from September to November.
Beaded Chestnut & Blair's Shoulder-knot are common autumn species.
Many species of moths are attracted to outdoor lights on homes or streetlights and they also are often in areas with oak trees or ivy as some moths feed on ivy nectar.
And as the temperature drops, bait traps become more effective than light traps for attracting them.
An old wives tale about moths is a wives tale that says that moths are omens of death, spirits of the dead or even messengers from ancestors, especially large or dark moths entering of a home, which represents a coming loss, a visitor from beyond or even a warning.
Other tales of moths suggest that moths signify arguments, enemies or even bad like blindness from their wing dust, although it's scientifically inaccurate.
Common superstitions about moths include spirits and death, bad omens, visitors and money, Appalachian Folklore, Moth Dust and Transformation and Mystery.
In pagan lore and witchcraft, moths symbolize the mysterious transformation, and the thin veil between worlds, especially around Samhain.
A myth about moths also says that the dust or scales from the wings of moths cause blindness, which is a common tale that is used to deter children from touching the moths.
White moths in Appalachian Folklore are also seen as ancestors present, and brown moths often mean a need for life changes or distrust.
And some beliefs about moths, hold that moths, particularly certain types of moths, can also signify an unexpected visitor or even financial gain.
And for bad omen, a moth that fly's into a candle flame was also thought to foretell death in the house, while certain moths like the Death's head hawkmoth directly symbolizes death and decay.
And many cultures, including Celtic, Native American and Filipino traditions also see moths as souls of the departed visiting loved ones, which brings messages or signals death.
Some people view moths as negative omens, and other people see the moths as spiritual connections or neutral signs, with interpretations varying widely by culture and individual belief.
In Chapter 6, Verse 19, Jesus gives us a simple but very dramatic statement: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal.” I was always struck by the simplest images Jesus sometimes used.
It's believed that moths are messengers from beyond, and their appearance is a sign of impending change or life transformation.
Chinese folklore associates the moth with light.
The moths are believed to be messengers from the spirit world and a symbol of good fortune, prosperity, and luck.