Mottephobia

Mottephobia is a fear of moths.

It is usually caused by a traumatic event involving moths, such as being frightened by a moth as a child, or a negative experience involving moths. Moths are known to destroy crops and clothing, and are attracted to light sources.

People who suffer from mottephobia tend to avoid areas where moths may be present, such as dusty, dark places, or the outdoors in the summer nights. They may be afraid of the way moths move around, flapping their wings and flying quickly and erratically. Mottephobics will sometimes feel extremely anxious around moths, avoiding them and trying their best to distance themselves from the moth.

Related Phobias

 * Entomophobia (the fear of insects)
 * Lepidopterophobia (the fear of butterflies)