Moths are known creatures of deception. At every stage of their life, moths use tactics like mimicking and camouflage to ensure survival. Many can mimic the native plants of their region, like the Carpenter Moth’s ability to mimic a bark texture. Another common example is that night-flying moths will often present darker colors on their wings to prevent being seen as well by predators. Some night-flying moth species have colored undersides of wings to flash as warning colors to startle away predators.
Source: Carter, David J., and Frank Greenaway. Butterflies and Moths. Dorling Kindersley, 2000.
Like any other living being, conserving the existence of moths is vital. Ecosystems are delicate balances crafted over millions of years. Currently, the farming industry serves as the main threat to the endangerment of moths (and butterflies), specifically due to land clearing and draining, as well as the insecticides usage associated with the industry, which are harmful to the natural habitats of many moths. Climate change also poses a threat to the moth, in addition to the logging industry clearing acres of land from forests.
Source: Carter, David J., and Frank Greenaway. Butterflies and Moths. Dorling Kindersley, 2000.