As the late spring sun peeks through the canopy and warms up the forest floor, a soft, damp moss ball begins to wiggle and move. Although it blends in perfectly with the surrounding greenery, it is not a moss ball at all! This chrysalis may be a master at blending in, but the emerging "Mossth" is anything but subtle. With reflective wings, sparkling eyes, and a pink gem on their back, these moths are hard to miss! They can be found fluttering around in daytime sunshowers, stopping only to settle into a cozy bed of moss for the night.

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