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Question by  Malinovsky (71)

Are moths dangerous?

They seem harmless, but sometimes I worry that I am underestimating moths.

 
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Answer by  lalaland (238)

Not usually, but there are species known to cause dermatitis. If you have an allergy to the "dust" on them, they can be harmful to those who have breathing problems, most likely similarly to how regular household dust might. Mostly though moths are just a minor nuisance and nothing to worry about.

 
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Answer by  wigglewasp (781)

They're harmless. But they can be a really big hassle. They multiply a lot in dark places. If they live in a closet they will live in the clothes.

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

Moths have eaten my dog that's what my mommy said because I couldn't find her the other day and there were tons of them I almost died they can suck blood im scared now oh ya im 5 years old

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

Moths can't bite & therefore can't hurt you, however there is one species of moth that can. Calyptra (or Vampire Moths) feed off blood & can inject their proboscis (similar to a mosquito's nose) into your skin & suck your blood. They're only currently found in Europe & Asia though.

 
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