#Moth

Knowledge Zonekzoneind@mstdn.social
2026-02-03

#WonderOfNature: Attacus atlas, the #Atlas #Moth, is a large saturniid moth endemic to the forests of Asia. It is one of the largest lepidopterans, with a wingspan measuring up to 24 cm.

Both forewings have a prominent extension at the tip, with markings that resemble the head of a snake, a resemblance which is exaggerated by movements of the wings when the moth is confronted by potential predators.

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2026-02-02

Orange Swift moth (Triodia sylvina). They live a minimalist lifestyle, since adults don't have functioning mouthparts; they only live a few days to mate, surviving entirely on energy stored from their larval stage. #moth #insects #science #nature #biology #ecology #photo

GaertanGaertan
2026-02-02

Another illustration from the tutorial streams i've been doing! Featuring a non moon themed moth character for a change :>

digital illustration in a painterly style depicting a black and red anthropomorphic moth, charging sideways while flying. The character has orange glowy eyes, and is wearing some sort of monk or ceremonial attire,mostly composed of gilded sun-themed ornaments and big halo behind the head, and a loincloth and red straps. They are wielding a fiery sword towards the side they're charging to
2026-02-02

Food for thought: "For the Moth and I, mere survival is not enough" – a combination of western journalism ethics with indigenous narrative traditions, as The Open Notebook puts it.

"I don’t just want to survive; I want to thrive." Who wouldn't?

#journalism #reporting #narration #indigenous #rainforest #moth #Amazon

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2026-02-02
Ritual Arcana – Ritual Arcana Review By Saunders

I’m a tad slow out of the blocks to kick off the new year. Though in reviewing terms, it seems par for the course for yours truly. Time spent enjoying a break from the everyday job grind, catching up on the bounty of overlooked 2025 releases, and, as per tradition, enjoying the comfort of personal favorites and metal classics has occupied my time. As we plunge on through a wild, erratic, and intermittently sweltering Aussie summer, some hard-rocking doomy fun seems like a suitable seasonal pastime. Thus, while wading through the promo sump, I stumbled across the self-titled debut of fresh project, Ritual Arcana. Soon discovering this seasoned power trio features none other than the legendary Scott ‘Wino’ Weinrich (Saint Vitus, The Obsessed, Spirit Caravan), wielding his scuzzed-up axe alongside Sharlee LuckyFree (ex-Moth) on bass and vocals, and drummer Oakley Munsen (The Black Lips).

Rather than a stoned cruise through the desert, Ritual Arcana play a raucous, bewitching blend of hard slugging doom and occult-tinged rock, fit to appeal to fans of nostalgiacore retro rock, Wino’s various projects, and other smoky doom persuasions such as Sabbath Assembly, Jess and the Ancient Ones, Castle Rat, and Witch Mountain. Imbued with dark, alluring vibes and a riff rumbling bluesy edge, Ritual Arcana features the requisite doom-laden heft and freewheeling grooves to accompany songs that rock and rumble with a sprightly bounce. The jammy, psych-drenched swagger leans as much into heavy rock and stoner realms as it does dour doom. LuckyFree’s beguiling pipes boast an undeniable appeal and hooky charm. And while perhaps not the most unique female vocalist in the biz, she holds her own and supplies plenty of earwormy hooks atop a solid foundation of hefty rhythms and fat, swaggering riffs.

Right off the bat, the opening title track lays a groovy path, riding a thick, simplistic central groove and catchy vocal flow, enlivened by Wino’s easy-on-the-ear lead work. Similarly, bluesy, hard-rocking fare and juicy hooks feature prominently (“Free Like a Pirate,” “Summon the Wheel,” “Road Burnt,” and “Judgment XX”) to fun effect, nestled between doomy, heavier fare. These are solid examples of Ritual Arcana’s formula; however, the most interesting material leans deeper into their doomy roots. “Mistress of Change” possesses an ominous atmosphere and lurching, drunken gait, highlighted by LuckyFree’s slightly unhinged vocal performance. Similarly impactful bursts of rugged doom, molten riffage, and rawer vocal turns feature on the highlight-worthy “Subtle Fruits.” There are no blatant weak points, just certain tunes that hit harder and stick for longer. Ritual Arcana do the bluesy hard rock stuff well, yet it’s the brooding doomier forays that sustain greater interest.

What they perhaps lack in innovation, Ritual Arcana compensate through lean and tightly wound songwriting, solid musicianship, and familiar yet delightfully catchy songs. Wino is an iconic metal legend, and even minus the gruff, well-lived presence of his vocals, he makes a punchy impact through his accomplished guitar work. The well-worn riffs carry a fresh, catchy edge; however, it’s the flashier leads and psych-drenched embellishments that complement the no-frills riffs. And as cool and effective as LuckyFree’s vocals are, it is a tad disappointing that Wino’s grizzled voice doesn’t pop up in cameo or dueting form. Meanwhile, the production may be a little clean for some tastes; however, it’s easy to appreciate the clarity and chunky tones.

Ritual Arcana is a likable, gratifyingly catchy exercise in seasoned doom and psych-riddled occult rock from experienced hands. It plays things a little too safe at times, and as enjoyable and undeniably infectious as the songwriting on this debut platter proves to be, it rarely hits truly outstanding levels. Regardless, this style of doom/occult rock has an infectious charm, and when in the hands of veterans and a legend like Wino, it is difficult to fuck up. Ritual Arcana is a cool example of the saturated style and perhaps a precursor to greater things to come from this unit.



Rating: 3.0/5.0
DR: 6 | Format Reviewed: 304 kbps mp3
Label: Heavy Psych Sounds | Bandcamp
Websites: facebook.com/ritualarcana
Releases Worldwide: January 23rd, 2026

#2026 #30 #AmericanMetal #CastleRat #DoomMetal #HardRock #HeavyPsychSoundsRecords #Jan26 #JessAndTheAncientOnes #Moth #OccultRock #Review #Reviews #RitualArcana #SabbathAssembly #SaintVitus #SpiritCaravan #TheBlackLips #TheObsessed #Wino #WitchMountain
2026-02-01

From yesterday's UK Moth recorders' meeting. In 2025 there was nearly 900k moth records submitted. Can we break 1m this year?

#moth #lepidoptera #citizenscience

Graph taken from the zoom conference of UK Moth Recorders'. It shows the number of submitted moth records growing each year. In 2025 the light green (right hand) bar is nearly at 900k records.
2026-02-01
zillu ☕️🧡zilluzion@critter.cafe
2026-01-30

cute and soft in thigh highs~ 🌸
 fullbody for Danimineiro
#furry #furryart #avali #moth #thighhighs #pink

2026-01-30

Oh, and here's the most elegant moth that flew into our moth lights this week.

It's the appropriately named Exquisite Olearia Owlet (*Meterana exquisita*) and we saw just one of them and it looks to be the first record of the species from North Canterbury.

Just look at it!

inaturalist.nz/observations/33

#BoyleRiverOutdoorEducationCentre #moth #iNaturalist #mothodon

A photo of a very stylist moth patterned in pale green and black markings.

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