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There's a few species that actually do really long-distance migration.

So the silver wire moth, for example, it mostly overwinters in northern

Africa. And then when spring comes, it flies over the Mediterranean. They fly up and they detect

when they've reached a level in the air where the wind is going the direction they want to go and let

themselves be carried those thousands of miles.

When the next generation emerges in the autumn,

they actually fly all the way back to Northern Africa in one go,

which is amazing.

Amazing indeed.

These fascinating creatures are important pollinators and a vital source

for other wildlife, and not to mention an excellent indicator of the health of your garden.

When moths are thriving, it's a good sign that the ecosystem around you is in balance. When they

disappear, it's often a warning worth paying attention to.

Last week, principal entomologist Dr. Haley Jones introduced us to the caterpillar stage of the

moth life cycle. These often maligned creatures are an essential high-protein food source for young birds,

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