New England Moths 101: Find, Identify, and Attract 20 Fascinating Species Year-Round
When you step outside on a warm summer evening, you’re likely surrounded by one of nature’s most extraordinary yet overlooked creatures: moths.
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When you step outside on a warm summer evening, you’re likely surrounded by one of nature’s most extraordinary yet overlooked creatures: moths.
A cottontail rabbit darts across your backyard in Massachusetts, and you pause to wonder—is that the native New England species fighting for survival, or the introduced eastern cottontail that’s thrived across the region? New England hosts four distinct rabbit and hare species, each with unique characteristics, habitats, and conservation stories.
Over 15 different crab species inhabit New England’s diverse coastal waters, yet most beachgoers can identify only one or two.
You might be surprised to learn that New England waters host 14 different shark species, ranging from the completely harmless basking shark to the formidable great white.