Some moths wear camouflage, blending right into bark or leaves. Others? They're the bold dressers of the insect world. These colorful moth species aren't shy about showing off.

These flashy fliers aren't just eye candy. Their bright hues serve real survival purposes. Let’s take a look at some of the most stunning examples.

1. Rosy Maple Moth (Dryocampa rubicunda)

This pink-and-yellow fluffball looks like a piece of bubblegum with wings. It lives in deciduous forests of eastern North America, where adults rest on trees like maples (their preferred host) and occasionally on oaks.

Its caterpillars are pale green, but they transform into boldly colored adults whose bright hues may deter predators, even though the moth itself is not actually poisonous.

2. Garden Tiger Moth (Arctia caja)

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