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Miller moths fascinate and frighten us each spring. We asked an expert why

By In The NoCo,
Erin O'Toole
Published May 28, 2024 at 5:40 AM MDT
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Miller moths invade the Front Range each spring as they make their way toward higher elevations. As annoying as the moths might be as they flock inside our homes, they're not harmful to food, clothing, or curious pets.
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Miller moths invade the Front Range each spring as they make their way toward higher elevations. As annoying as the moths might be as they flock inside our homes, they're not harmful to food, clothing, or curious pets.

Each spring, the Front Range endures miller moth season. Even in relatively mild years like this one, the tiny winged visitors enter our homes, annoy us and even frighten us.

But they鈥檙e also fascinating.

So we asked 鈥� an insect expert and horticulture specialist with Colorado State University Extension 鈥� to help us unpack the mysteries of the miller moths.

Where do they come from? Where do they go when they leave? Are they dangerous? And why does Erin鈥檚 dog seem to love the taste of them?

The answers may surprise you 鈥� just like a miller moth darting out of your medicine cabinet first thing in the morning.

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In The NoCo
KUNC's In The NoCo is a daily slice of stories, news, people and issues. It's a window to the communities along the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The show brings context and insight to the stories of the day, often elevating unheard voices in the process. And because life in Northern Colorado is a balance of work and play, we celebrate the lighter side of things here, too.
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Erin O'Toole
As the host of KUNC鈥檚 new program and podcast In the NoCo, I work closely with our producers and reporters to bring context and diverse perspectives to the important issues of the day. Northern Colorado is such a diverse and growing region, brimming with history, culture, music, education, civic engagement, and amazing outdoor recreation. I love finding the stories and voices that reflect what makes NoCo such an extraordinary place to live.
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