From: larrycmcd@xxxxxxxxxxx
To: mebc-butterfly@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
CC: conniedeegan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; makwdp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Winged Deer Park Moth Study Site 3/12, 3/13
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 12:03:03 -0400
It was too cold both nights and I chose not to set up. An interesting moth from
the week before was one of the Grass Miner Moths in the family Elachistidae.
Some of these overwinter as adults and come out on warm nights. They are
frequently attracted to lights. The family is one in the larger group known as
micromoths. They are generally small and can be hard to identify. The one I
photographed on March 6th at the study site turned out to be Semioscopis
aurorella and I did get help identifying it. It was only the second of this
species that I have ever photographed.
The forecast looks better for the next two nights coming up. On Wednesday and
Thursday , March 19th and 20th, I plan to set up at about 8:00 pm. Please let
me know if you plan to join me. It is really interesting to observe and I will
be needing volunteers to help with the study. I will be happy to try to answer
any questions about the study site or the insects we are studying.
Larry McDaniel
(423) 773-9234
larrycmcd@xxxxxxxxxxx
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