Probably because most moths are nocturnal, they zip around and thump into shit and freak you out when they spin around lights and crap. As diurnal creatures, most people have a natural aversion to the night and its denizens. Maybe I’m going into it a little too much. Some moths are as elegant as butterflies.
When I moved to Winnipeg I discovered red underwing
moths, and I thought they were so cool, how they’re hiding pretty red wings under gray ones. Known as catocala moths, there’s tons of different species and a few times I caught some of these blue ones.
I’ve also seen luna moths and some that look like the ones in Seek’s link, although I’m guessing many of these aren’t in north america. I like deathhead moths too, but I’ve never actually seen one for real.
Creepy ass moth.