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Why are moths called millers?

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The Miller is a type of moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found throughout Europe apart from the far south-east. It also shows up seasonally in parts of the western United States, such as New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming.

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Moths are called Millers because they mill around the light at night. Many people refer only to the smaller variety as millers.

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