Colorado's miller moth migration expected to increase due to warm winter and drought
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Katie Langford
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Summary
Colorado is expected to see a significant influx of miller moths (adult army cutworms) this spring as they migrate from the Eastern Plains to the mountains. The migration pattern is influenced by warm winter temperatures and drought conditions. These moths travel through the Front Range, including cities along the I-25 corridor, where they gather around lights and enter homes. The article notes that predicting the exact intensity of the migration each year is difficult.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledColoradans could see an influx of miller moths this year as the fluttering, dusty migration feels the impact of warm winter temperatures and drought
Miller moths, or adult army cutworms, migrate to the mountains every spring in search of flowers for nectar.
It can be hard to predict how many moths will appear each year.
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