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Aug 3, 2016 9:38 AM CST
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I had noticed in the evenings a white moth on the stems of some of my plants and fighting around, especially when I am watering.
Is the moth a mother to beneficial or bad critters?
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Aug 3, 2016 10:08 AM CST
Name: Sue Taylor
Northumberland, UK
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A moth is a mother to other moths. It depends on what type it is. Where are you located?
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Aug 3, 2016 10:19 AM CST
Name: Tara
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Welcome! Ptak3
I agree

If you're in North America, I find this site to be most informative... http://www.butterfliesandmoths...
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Aug 3, 2016 11:47 AM CST
Name: Sue
Ontario, Canada (Zone 4b)
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Welcome! again. We now have two threads on this, for continuity here's the other one:

The thread "Garden pests" in Ask a Question forum
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