Moth Tattoo Ideas And Meanings: These 65 Tattoos Will Blow Your Mind

Moth tattoo can often be mistaken with the butterfly because it is from the same family. Although they are different in looks, moths and butterflies share a very similar symbolism. The Moth is a very tender and light insect that represents freedom. But, it has a much deeper meaning that comes from the ancient times. If you are thinking of getting a tattoo of a Moth, keep reading to learn more about its meaning. Also, we have gathered an excellent selection of bet moth tattoos.

Fantastic dotwork style moth on the thigh — Fantastic dot-work style moth on the thigh

Monochrome black and grey moth tattoo on the left hand — Monochrome black and grey moth on the left hand

Colored moth and golden crescent moon tattoo

Light moth tattoo in dotwork style — Light moth in dot-work style

Always find the light — Moths always fly to the light sources. Great idea.

Realistic black moth on the left side of the neck

Realistic black moth tattoo by joseph bryce — Another realistic black moth by Joseph Bryce

Moths on thighs by pari corbitt — Moths on thighs by Pari Corbitt

Moth and sacred geometry tattoo on the back

Matching death moth tattoos with crescent moons on both inner arms — Matching death moths with crescent moons on both inner arms

Excellent moth by tattoo artist dogma noir — Excellent moth by artist Dogma Noir

Hyper realistic black and grey moth on the left calf — Hyper-realistic black and grey moth on the left calf

American traditional moth tattoo on the arm — American traditional moth on the arm

Black moth and sacred geometry tattoo on the right arm — Another black moth and sacred geometry tattoo on the right arm

Black traditional death moth tattoo — Black traditional death moth

Crescent moon and moth by justin ryan olivier — Crescent moon and moth by Justin Ryan Olivier

Death moth and blood moon tattoo — Another death moth and blood moon tattoo

Hyper realistic black moth tattoo on the arm — Hyper-realistic black moth on the arm

Moth tattoo meaning

Today, like many other symbols, the Moth has lost its meaning, and people mostly choose it because of aesthetic reasons. Of course, there is nothing wrong with wanting a tattoo because it looks good. But wouldn’t it be even better if it had a profound meaning?

Moth and geometric shapes tattoo on the back

Dotwork style moth and rhombus tattoo on the forearm — Dot-work style moth and rhombus tattoo on the forearm

Another death moth tattoo on the back — Another death moth on the back

Butterflies and moths are very delicate creatures and represent the soul and spirit. And although the moths are not so colorful as butterflies, they are the symbol of natural beauty. In fact, in Japan, the moths have a meaning of innocence, love, and happiness.

But perhaps the main difference between moth and butterfly is that in some ancient cultures the moth was a symbol of the witch. Also, people believed that moths had a connection between our and other worlds where spirits and demons live. That’s why the moth was also a symbol of a messenger and defender from the evil forces.

Neo traditional moth tattoo in a cirlce by alex bock — Neo-traditional moth in a circle by Alex Bock

Moth on the right side of knee — Moth on the right side of the knee

Colorful moth and moon phases tattoo on the calf by jacob mcgee — Colorful moth and moon phases tattoo on the calf by Jacob McGee

You have probably noticed how the moth always flies from the darkness into a light source. So, you can call moths the light seekers, and this can also be a significant meaning for your tattoo.

Negative space crescent moon and moth tattoo on the hand — Negative space crescent moon and moth on the hand

Gorgeous detailed moth tattoo on the right forearm — Gorgeous detailed moth on the right forearm

Small gypsy moth tattoo on the arm — Small gypsy moth on the arm

Another meaning of the moth is the promiscuous relationships between man and women. Because moths live only a few days, they need to find a mate for reproduction as quickly as possible.

Moth tattoo ideas

Moths are less colorful then butterflies, therefore, more popular among the men than women. You might even say that the moth is a butterfly alternative for men. However recently, black and grey moth tattoos became quite popular among the women also. And we must say, it’s probably the best choice because natural colors of moths are very pale. However, an experienced artist will achieve the best result in recreating the realistic look, so you can choose to get a tattoo of a moth in its original color palette. Take a look at the ideas below. This fantastic and beautiful creature is worth appearing on your skin.