30+ Dead Moth Tattoo Design Ideas Totally Worth Seeing

Although they might sound scary or controversial, death moth tattoos have a deep, meaningful, but also biblical background, which is what makes them a fun concept to go for. I know that you saw a movie or two (especially horror-kinds) where moths were a theme, often admired for their gruesome beauty, right? Almost always highly forbidden to be touched, yet done in different colors or layers, they are a design worth exploring. Want to know more and do you want to browse through your options? Keep on reading and find a fierce design that goes well with your character right down below!

Did you know that a moth symbol is a symbol of renewal, new life, as well as change that you’re going through? For women, they can symbolize femininity, desire, passion, and seduction, while guys may fancy them for their darker nature. Once colored with the right shade, the tattoo itself can tell different kinds of stories.

Black Dead Moth Tattoos

1. Black Moth Tattoo On The Knee

This type of death moth on your knee will look bold and dramatic. If you’re a guy who works out and you prefer larger tattoos this will attract your attention thin and looks. It is bold and vibrant, who wouldn’t love it?!

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This type of death moth on your knee will look bold and dramatic. If you’re a guy who works out and you prefer larger tattoos this will attract your attention thin and looks. It is bold and vibrant, who wouldn’t love it?!

2. Big Black Moth Tattoo

Big black and fierce, this moth tattoo shows a fierce character who is all about growth and personal persistence. It is a scary and attention-seeking design, perfect for those who like to get a ton of comments and those who like the attention for their chosen look.

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Big black and fierce, this moth tattoo shows a fierce character who is all about growth and personal persistence. It is a scary and attention-seeking design, perfect for those who like to get a ton of comments and those who like the attention for their chosen look.

3. Black Moth On Chest Tattoo

Chest tattoos can be worn by both men and women. If you fancy larger tattoos and you have a masculine chest that you wish to show off, consider this print. It will symbolize your free will and attempts to move on in your life one way or another, all thanks to your persistence.

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Chest tattoos can be worn by both men and women. If you fancy larger tattoos and you have a masculine chest that you wish to show off, consider this print. It will symbolize your free will and attempts to move on in your life one way or another, all thanks to your persistence.

4. Giant Black Moth Chest Tattoo

Giant black and outgoing, not a lot of people would dare to try this design. Do you? It is a dramatic tattoo that will take some time to complete. It is a bolder piece and a giant design, often worn by those who trust their tattoo artist and the tattooing process. Do you fancy giving something as bold and wild a go?

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Giant black and outgoing, not a lot of people would dare to try this design. Do you? It is a dramatic tattoo that will take some time to complete. It is a bolder piece and a giant design, often worn by those who trust their tattoo artist and the tattooing process. Do you fancy giving something as bold and wild a go?

5. Black Moth Chest Idea

Women who like showing off their cleavage will enjoy this big print. If you fancy defined tattoos and your tattoo artist is a magician, consider this big and large print. It is a show-stopper, that’s for sure.

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Women who like showing off their cleavage will enjoy this big print. If you fancy defined tattoos and your tattoo artist is a magician, consider this big and large print. It is a show-stopper, that’s for sure.

6. Black Moth Tattoo On Chest For Guys

A tattoo placed and done in this way will attract looks. It will also show your inner wisdom, attention to detail, and love for staying the main character, who is all about being vocal and remembered.

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A tattoo placed and done in this way will attract looks. It will also show your inner wisdom, attention to detail, and love for staying the main character, who is all about being vocal and remembered.

7. Black Moth Tattoo On Arm Design

This cool arm design can suit both men and women. If you like medium-smaller tattoos and you’re into cool artsy details, this is for you. Show your will to create, travel, and explore new things with this black-and-white print.

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This cool arm design can suit both men and women. If you like medium-smaller tattoos and you’re into cool artsy details, this is for you. Show your will to create, travel, and explore new things with this black-and-white print.

8. Back Black Moth Tattoo

Men who fancy back tattoos will also like this tattoo. It is a somewhat big and scary print that will attract looks and will look dominant on most guys. Stick to a spread-wing concept if you fancy larger and more dominant art.

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Men who fancy back tattoos will also like this tattoo. It is a somewhat big and scary print that will attract looks and will look dominant on most guys. Stick to a spread-wing concept if you fancy larger and more dominant art.

9. Big Black Neck Moth Tattoo

Show that you’re stronger than ever before with this giant neck tattoo. It is a fierce design that can be worn by those who fancy big and bold elements. If you’re someone who likes to look dominant and you’re always growing in any way, shape, or form, this will intrigue you.

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Show that you’re stronger than ever before with this giant neck tattoo. It is a fierce design that can be worn by those who fancy big and bold elements. If you’re someone who likes to look dominant and you’re always growing in any way, shape, or form, this will intrigue you.

10. Black Moth Tattoo On Arm Design

Men or women who are trying to find themselves will like this tattoo. It is a small minimal design that can tell a lot about you and your inner power. Don’t you like looking creative?

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Men or women who are trying to find themselves will like this tattoo. It is a small minimal design that can tell a lot about you and your inner power. Don’t you like looking creative?

11. Head Black Moth Tattoo

Almost no one would dare to go with this tattoo design. Do you dare to be as bold? This tattoo is for those who want to make a loud statement. Heads up since a head tattoo is going to hurt and it may not be for everyone.

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Almost no one would dare to go with this tattoo design. Do you dare to be as bold? This tattoo is for those who want to make a loud statement. Heads up since a head tattoo is going to hurt and it may not be for everyone.

12. Black Moth Tattoo Stylish Design

The black moth has to represent your inner growth and any obstacles that may be ahead. Show that life doesn’t have to be too hard and that not every situation is as black and white.

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The black moth has to represent your inner growth and any obstacles that may be ahead. Show that life doesn’t have to be too hard and that not every situation is as black and white.

Colorful Dead Moth Tattoo

1. Big Neck Dead Moth Tattoo

This giant tattoo will take 3-4 hours to do. It is a bold tattoo that is outgoing and attention-seeking. Also, it is pricey to go for (as most visible and colorful tattoos are). Want to try it out?

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This giant tattoo will take 3-4 hours to do. It is a bold tattoo that is outgoing and attention-seeking. Also, it is pricey to go for (as most visible and colorful tattoos are). Want to try it out?

2. Bright Black Moth Tattoo Design

Palm or arm tattoos aren’t for everyone. This design is cool and vibrant, but make sure that your job allows you to show it off before you end up tattooing it on top. It is a controversial topic for a lot of people and professions.

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Palm or arm tattoos aren’t for everyone. This design is cool and vibrant, but make sure that your job allows you to show it off before you end up tattooing it on top. It is a controversial topic for a lot of people and professions.

3. Black Moth Tattoo For Guys

This cool thigh tattoo is for guys who work out. Does this apply to you? If you’re someone who likes loud ideas and you wish to show off your quads, this is the way to do it. If you’re a fan of colorful ideas, try this out.

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This cool thigh tattoo is for guys who work out. Does this apply to you? If you’re someone who likes loud ideas and you wish to show off your quads, this is the way to do it. If you’re a fan of colorful ideas, try this out.

4. Red Moth Tattoo

A red moth is a symbol of new life and renewals. It is a show-stopping and power-embracing design that will speak to a lot of people. Does it resonate with you?

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A red moth is a symbol of new life and renewals. It is a show-stopping and power-embracing design that will speak to a lot of people. Does it resonate with you?

5. Bright Yellow Black Moth Tattoo

Yellow is a color of fun and optimism. If you’re a fan of colorful ideas and you’re a hopeful person who has bright ideas and looks forward to all things in life, this tattoo will look great on you.

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Yellow is a color of fun and optimism. If you’re a fan of colorful ideas and you’re a hopeful person who has bright ideas and looks forward to all things in life, this tattoo will look great on you.

6. All Colors Black Moth Tattoo

Men or women who like smaller yet colorful tattoos should give it a go with this concept. Let your true personality show through, and show that you’re someone who likes to have fun and is all about wildlife.

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Men or women who like smaller yet colorful tattoos should give it a go with this concept. Let your true personality show through, and show that you’re someone who likes to have fun and is all about wildlife.

7. Cool Blue & Black Moth Tattoo

Black, purple or blue colors can work so well when paired together. Doesn’t this moth show it to you?! If you want a quirky take on your next print, this is for you.

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Black, purple or blue colors can work so well when paired together. Doesn’t this moth show it to you?! If you want a quirky take on your next print, this is for you.

8. Palm Black Moth Tattoo

Not a lot of people would dare to go for this tattoo. Would you? Those who like to stand out should try this design. It represents an enormous amount of courage and is often worn by brave and outstanding souls.

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Not a lot of people would dare to go for this tattoo. Would you? Those who like to stand out should try this design. It represents an enormous amount of courage and is often worn by brave and outstanding souls.

9. Cool Green Black Moth Tattoo

A green moth can be your next go-to if you wish to attract wealth and positivity. Try out this design and show the world that you’re grounded and that you know where you want to go in life.

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A green moth can be your next go-to if you wish to attract wealth and positivity. Try out this design and show the world that you’re grounded and that you know where you want to go in life.

10. Black Moth Tattoo On Arm

Heads up since this tattoo is going to hurt. It is a giant design that screams attention. Most guys prefer this design when trying to look fierce, and it will suit those who wish to stay vocal about their lifestyle changes and the positivity that’s ahead.

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Heads up since this tattoo is going to hurt (unfortunately). It is a giant design that screams attention. Most guys prefer this design when trying to look fierce, and it will suit those who wish to stay vocal about their lifestyle changes and the positivity that’s ahead.

11. Stomach Black Moth Tattoo

Stomach tattoos are for those who like to say secretive and quiet about their life choices. Not everyone has to know where you stand or what your future goals are, don’t you agree?

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Stomach tattoos are for those who like to say secretive and quiet about their life choices. Not everyone has to know where you stand or what your future goals are, don’t you agree?

12. Blue Bright Moth Tattoo Design

This moth design will symbolize your new beginnings, as well as your flowy personality. If you’re a bold person and someone who likes to have fun in his or her own way, this design will suit you.

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This moth design will symbolize your new beginnings, as well as your flowy personality. If you’re a bold person and someone who likes to have fun in his or her own way, this design will suit you.

13. Wild & Colorful Black Moth Tattoo

Wow, can you believe this beauty? It is a gorgeous and dramatic tattoo that will look great when placed on your leg or your thigh. Why not add some colorful floral elements to it to make it even more intriguing?

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Wow, can you believe this beauty? It is a gorgeous and dramatic tattoo that will look great when placed on your leg or your thigh. Why not add some colorful floral elements to it to make it even more intriguing?

14. Black Moth Tattoo For Women

This cool back tattoo is for those who like big and flashy ideas. It is a cool concept that will suit both men and women. Just make sure that you have enough space or “canvas” to work with before you commit to this tattoo.

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This cool back tattoo is for those who like big and flashy ideas. It is a cool concept that will suit both men and women. Just make sure that you have enough space or “canvas” to work with before you commit to this tattoo.

15. Loud Moth Tattoo Idea

Lastly, if you enjoy childish cartoon-like tattoos, try out this design. It will look great when done in this funky way. It is a common go-to by creative souls who like to explore their designs. Does this sound like you?

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Lastly, if you enjoy childish cartoon-like tattoos, try out this design. It will look great when done in this funky way. It is a common go-to by creative souls who like to explore their designs. Does this sound like you?

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And there you have it! All of these fun and colorful designs can look great on you when done the right way and by the right tattoo artist. Are you ready to explore? If so, let us know which one is your top pick, we can’t wait to see you with something new.

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Soheil Khaledi

I've been a tattoo artist for over 13 years, working in 35 states and abroad. My art is prominent in the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii. I also tattoo on military bases in foreign countries. I share my inspirations on my blog.

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