California Academy of Sciences: Science @ Home - A Different Kind of Zoom: Sunset Moth
It’s easy to see why the sunset moth was originally misidentified as a butterfly.
Bright colors and daytime activity aren’t typical moth traits, but this Madagascar native is anything but ordinary. Zoom in close to see the tiny scales on its wings; their shape is what gives the moth its radiant hues.
Tired of Zoom calls? Zoom in on beautiful scientific specimens instead! Academy scientists used a high-tech camera called GIGAmacro to create incredible close-up photographs of insects, plants, and feathers, revealing all their teeny-tiny details.
Zoom in on the sunset moth and comet moth. What details do you notice? Use your observation skills to make some sketches and share with a friend or family member, or just admire them yourself.
Got some science-loving small frys at home? Keep them engaged with an all-new array of themed activity packs created for kids ages 4-11, packed with guided videos, hands-on crafts, and real experiments. New packs published every month!
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It’s easy to see why the sunset moth was originally misidentified as a butterfly.
Bright colors and daytime activity aren’t typical moth traits, but this Madagascar native is anything but ordinary. Zoom in close to see the tiny scales on its wings; their shape is what gives the moth its radiant hues.
Tired of Zoom calls? Zoom in on beautiful scientific specimens instead! Academy scientists used a high-tech camera called GIGAmacro to create incredible close-up photographs of insects, plants, and feathers, revealing all their teeny-tiny details.
Zoom in on the sunset moth and comet moth. What details do you notice? Use your observation skills to make some sketches and share with a friend or family member, or just admire them yourself.
Got some science-loving small frys at home? Keep them engaged with an all-new array of themed activity packs created for kids ages 4-11, packed with guided videos, hands-on crafts, and real experiments. New packs published every month!