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>Moths aren’t just pretty to look at Interestingly I know two people who are absolutely terrified of moths and cannot stand to even be in the same room.
by pnw 2y ago
>Moths aren’t just pretty to look at
Interestingly I know two people who are absolutely terrified of moths and cannot stand to even be in the same room.
- munificent 2y agoI'm one as well. I realize it's an entirely irrational phobia. Moths, caterpillars, and grubs absolutely horrify me. It's something to do with them having a combination of exoskeleton-like insect-y parts and soft, fuzzy, or squishy non-insect-y parts. Actual bugs are OK (though I don't particularly like them). Snails are fine. Slugs are... less fine but tolerable. Moths, caterpillars and grubs make my skin crawl. Sea slugs are the absolute worst. Phobias are so weird.
- pnw 2y agoYou're not alone. In the two cases I know, it's siblings who had a bad childhood experience, and now are both terrified of moths and butterflies. Their idea of hell is a butterfly exhibit!