Colin PurringtonWe need more articles in nature and conservation magazines about the evils of bug zappers. Americans still think they work and seem to be OK with the billions of innocent insects that are killed each year. Moth people, I'm looking at you. #BugZappers #moths #lepidoptera #insects #mothing #entomology
Did you know that bug zappers can be defanged and used to attract moths? I don't know how to do it safely but perhaps somebody can chime in. Proof of concept is on this webpage about a moth night event in Vermont. #MothNight #mothing #blacklight #blacklighting #moths #UV #insects #lepidoptera #inaturalist https://val.vtecostudies.org/newsfeed/val-updating-the-checklist-of-vermont-moths/
VAL Updating the Checklist of Vermont Moths | Vermont Atlas of Life
The checklist of Vermont moths is being updated by the Vermont Atlas of Life. Thanks to the tireless efforts of both professional and amateur Lepidopterists, nearly 400 new moth species have been found in Vermont since 1995. There are likely many more awaiting discovery.
NatteheksMom called and asked for help setting up the pool for summer, so I packed the mothing gear and set up for a warm May night. The moths didn't disappoint. They rarely do.
hastingsmothmanI may be 400 miles from home but with the power of a new phenomenon called Internet Wiffy or 5Gees I can bring you a #MothOfTheDay from yesterday’s batch. This is
PEBBLE PROMINENT (see pebble effect on wing)
Notodonta ziczac (great #Latin)
Larvae feed on sallow and poplar. Common and widespread
#moth #mothing #MothsMatter #nature #wildlife #entomology #lepidoptera #cute #animals #naturalworld #butterflies #conservation #alttext
Blackland Prairie Chapter TMNTONIGHT! Ain't no Party like a Moth Night Party with Sam Kieschnick, Urban Wildlife Biologist in McKinney! Step into the wild after dark! Using special UV lights, we’ll attract and observe moths and other nighttime species as part of a Mothing BioBlitz. #blacklandprairiechapter #mothing #mothsquad #SamKieschnick #TPWD #MaryAbercrombie #blacklandprairie
Ain't no Party like a Moth Night Party with Sam Kieschnick, Urban Wildlife Biologist in McKinney! Step into the wild after dark! Using special UV lights, we’ll attract and observe moths and other nighttime species as part of a Mothing BioBlitz. #blacklandprairiechapter #mothing #mothsquad #SamKieschnick #TPWD #MaryAbercrombie #blacklandprairie
More moths and a fat diving beetle from mum's garden.
#Entomology #Insects #Lepidoptera #Mothing #MothsMatter #Pollinators #MothsAndButterflies
A visit to my mum's place always means lots of work, but it's also a good opportunity to look for insects. This time I brought the LepiLED. There was a surprisingly good turnout in the moth trap this morning.
#Entomology #Insects #Lepidoptera #Mothing #MothsMatter #Pollinators #MothsAndButterflies
Not really much happening on the #mothing front at the moment. There are a few species around, but I only seem to be attracting Common Quakers and Hebrew Characters ... and nothing else.
This Hebrew Character -- so called because its stigmata resembles the Hebrew Character Nun (נ) -- was a compliant little poseur this morning though.
#moths #MothsMatter #mothsandbutterflies #lepidoptera #entomology #nature #wildlife #winter #spring #insect #conservation #biodiversity #alttext
First moth of the year and it's one I haven't seen before.
Tortricodes alternella Martsvikler
Spring Harbinger/Winter Shade
Now I am keen as mustard to go mothing again. I'll probably start digging out the gear tomorrow, and then hope for a night without downpour.
#Entomology #Insects #Lepidoptera #Mothing #MothsMatter #Pollinators #MothsAndButterflies