A lepidopterist from the Florida Museum of Natural History has made a shocking discovery regarding moth behavior. Dr. Andrei Sourakov noted a dozen or so black Idia moths resting inside a hollow tree.

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Moths are generally loners. So, when a lepidopterist spotted a dozen glossy black Idia moths inside a hollow tree, he made a mental note. When their numbers jumped to more than 400, he was astounded.