National Moth Week Highlights Underappreciated Creatures
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Why ecologists around the country are saying it’s time to pay attention to this insect.
They are often thought of as a nondescript bugs — or even pests — and are misunderstood in large part because of their nocturnal behavior. But moths are excellent pollinators and play a key role in the food web. WTTW News reporter Patty Wetli has more on National Moth Week.
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National Moth Week Highlights Underappreciated Creatures
Clip: 7/20/2021 | 2m 11sVideo has Closed Captions
They are often thought of as a nondescript bugs — or even pests — and are misunderstood in large part because of their nocturnal behavior. But moths are excellent pollinators and play a key role in the food web. WTTW News reporter Patty Wetli has more on National Moth Week.
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