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Occurrence and Species Composition of some Moths (Lepidoptera) from Monywa University Campus Khin Than Nyo Thida San Yin Min Hlaing Moths are conspicuous insects that belong to the order Lepidoptera and suborder Ditrysia. They are regarded as one of the indicators of a healthy environment. The present study is the very first documentation on the moth species in Monywa University Campus. University exhibits an enormous diversity of habitats including bushes, and grassland having a large number of trees and shrubs. This study was carried out from October 2013 to February 2014. Moths were recorded during the late evenings and the early mornings. A total of 20 species belonging to 14 genera under five families were recorded. Moth species of five families were recorded: Uraniidae, Sphingidae, Geometridae, Arctiidae and Noctuidae. The highest species composition was found in family Noctuidae (40%) and the lowest in family Uraniidae and Geometridae (5%) each. The largest moth species recorded in this study was Nyctipao macrops, whereas the smallest moth was Spilosoma multiguttata. This study will contribute to the better understanding of moth in Monywa University Campus and can be used in environment friendly development programs. 2025-03-03 https://meral.edu.mm/records/12736