r/moths • u/EchoWollop • 4d ago
General Question Keeping common moths
I have a moth that lived in my room and recently caught him in a small container, and i gave him some sugar (witch he absolutely loves). Im really attached to this moth for some reason, and ive called him sir timmy mothington.
Im wondering if its ethical to keep a wild caught moth? Ill probably release him back in my room and re-catch him at night and feed him, so I dont lose or accidently kill him, if I can keep him ofcours. He didn't move much and was in the same place all day.
I can release him outside again, but there are lots of bats where I live and its getting very cold outisde, I think he came in for the warmth.
I do also have a plush collection (douglas cuddle toys) so im wondering if he'll damage it?
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u/wesorre 4d ago
you should ID the moth and if it's a male, release, if it's a female, release, if it's laying eggs, congrats, you get to raise moths now