Event Dime

A Magical World of Moths

When:

June 12, 2026 · 1:30 AM

Where:

Beech Shelter, Open Space and Mountain Parks

Source:

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Did you know Colorado has over 10x more moths than butterflies – from the familiar Miller Moth and the critical Yucca moth, to the dramatic Sphinx moth and mysterious Black Witch moth! Join us for engaging moth activities, an informal lecture at 8:30 pm with moth expert Dr. Ryan St Laurent, curator of Entomology at the CU Museum of Natural History, and see how many species we can capture after dark! Once it’s dark around 9:00 pm, the real magic begins as we observe moths and other insects up cl