[tn-moths] Re: Phigalia dawn
- From: Audrey Hoff <ahofftn@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: tn-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 23:45:23 -0800 (PST)
Doug,
Thanks for sharing this great website! It looks like it will be a big help in
moth ID. I especially like the field mark comments next to the pics. This, in
addition to BugGuide and Moth Photographers Group, should be a great help.
Actually, with these three sites, I feel confident in my identification of
Spring Cankerworm (to be entered under another posting).
Also, thanks for the blacklight update - I have "an official blacklight,"
purchased from BioQuip.com. But, this one looks like a neat addition.
Audrey Hoff
Knox Co, TN
Audrey Hoff
I think that I think, therefore I am.......maybe.......
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From: Doug Bruce <s137@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: TN Moths <tn-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sun, March 7, 2010 9:59:05 AM
Subject: [tn-moths] Phigalia dawn
Thirty-seven Small Phigalias showed up at the back porch last night, plus a
couple of yet-unidentified sallows. Naturally, I photographed all of them this
morning when the light was good enough; there is a lot of variation. (Jean,
please don't regard this as a FOY report. I'm mulling over a probable Small
Phigalia from earlier.)
All three of the Phigalia species can vary quite a bit in markings and in size.
I found this website to be very helpful in highlighting the distinctions among
the three eastern Phigalia species:
http://www.mothguide.com/Geometridae/display_moth.php?genus=Phigalia&species=strigataria
The volume of moths last night is probably partly in response to the new UV
lightbulb in the lamp by the door. I picked it up from Home Depot on Friday for
$4.99. It's a spiral-type compact fluorescent 60-Watt (13-W) "Ecobulb
Blacklight" by FEIT Electric.
In addition to attracting Phigalia strigataria by the dozen, this bulb
is apparently also "perfect for any party, dorm room or club."
Doug Bruce
Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson Co.
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