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Lepidopterophobia: Fear of Butterflies and Moths
Lepidopterophobia is a specific phobia of butterflies and often moths. Symptoms mirror other animal phobias:
- Immediate anxiety/panic on sight or anticipation.
- Avoidance of gardens, parks, conservatories, summer evenings.
- Physiologic: tachycardia, sweating, tremor, nausea, derealization.
Treatment
- CBT + graded exposure: Photos → videos → enclosed observation → open proximity.
- Cognitive restructuring: Challenge catastrophic thoughts (“it will land on me and suffocate me”).
- Mindfulness/acceptance: Observe fear without reaction.
Co-occurrence with entomophobia (fear of insects) or mottephobia (moths) is common. Treatment outcomes are excellent with adherence.
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