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Ben M. writes, “I was at the Cambridge “Moth Ball” on July 23 and was impressed by just how many little critters were attracted by the lights shining on the sheets at Fresh Pond. I suspect that using such lights to attract bugs in early November would yield fewer critters. Would any show up?”

Teá Montagna Polyphemus moth in the Blue Hills on July 21.

I did not know the answer to Ben’s question, so I asked entomologist Teá Montagna for her thoughts. She tells me that November is not the best time to look for moths in Massachusetts, as there are significantly fewer than in June or July.

But you can still find some. In fact, se

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