Okay – be honest. When was the last time you really thought about moths? Probably not very often if at all. You also most likely aren’t aware that the Tuscaloosa, AL area has an incredibly diverse population of these night loving critters.
This is just one of the fun facts you’ll learn if you attend MothFest 2018 at the Warner Transportation Museum on Saturday, July 28, 2018.
Moth-ers of All Ages Are Welcome
MothFest 2018 will be held from 7:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. and there will be special light and bait stations set up to attract moths and other nocturnal insects. In addition, there will be a wide variety of other activities set up for kids of all ages to enjoy.
The 411 on Moths
Moths are closely related to butterflies and are in the insect order known as Lepidoptera. There are nearly 11,000 species of moths in the United States and 160,000 species worldwide.
While moths share many characteristics with butterflies, they can be distinguished from their close relatives by the appearance of their antennae. Moth antennae generally appear threadlike or feathery, while butterfly antennae appear to be club tipped.
3 Fun Facts About Moths
According to nature.org, moths have some characteristics that you may find quite surprising:
- No Moth Mouth: Some moths don’t have mouths and therefore can’t eat. These types of moths typically only have a lifespan of about a week.
- Who Are You: Many moths have evolved over time to be able to imitate/impersonate other animals. This was developed as a defense mechanism against would be predators.
- Beer is Good: If you’re looking to get a moth party started near you – try some beer. These creatures love the sugar in beer and are attracted to it.
About the Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum
MothFest will be held at the Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum located at 1901 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. This stunning facility was constructed in 1943 by architect Don Buel Schuyler who was an apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright. According to the museum’s website, the site featured “a poured concrete bathhouse, a wading pool, and an art deco fountain.”
In 2005, the bathhouse was converted into a museum dedicated to detailing the history of transportation in the Tuscaloosa area.
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Bama Buggies
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