[tn-moths] Re: [ncsc-moths] Re: Introduction
- From: Larry McDaniel <larrycmcd@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: ncsc-moths <ncsc-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, tn-moths <tn-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 12 May 2011 06:34:58 -0400
Hugh,
Your contributions to the lists are awsome.
We are in this for the enjoyment and the learning.
When I do pesentations on moths or porch light insects
I always relate what we are doing
to how Peterson took us from gunshot birding
to birding with a field guide
and how Glassberg pioneered
butterflying through binoculars.
We are involved with a new phenomenon,
studying moth identification with the use of
digital photography and internet resources.
I am extrememly pleasesd that you are a part
of what we are doing
and hope you will continue to do so.
Thanks
Larry McDaniel
Johnson City,TN
> Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 10:50:13 -0400
> Subject: [ncsc-moths] Re: Introduction
> From: loriowenby@xxxxxxxxx
> To: ncsc-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> Hugh and others, I agree that "our hobby" is poised to take off within
> the next couple years! Our banter on these listserves has been
> something I look forward to reading every morning and feel that the
> community we have created is a real learning tool for us as well. I
> always look up the moths that others have seen that I am unfamiliar
> with and file them away in one of the endless file drawers in my
> brain. As moderater for ncsc-moths, I feel confident in saying that
> we whole-heartedly welcome folks from places other than the Carolinas
> and would encourage you to spread the word to those who may be
> interested in joining but haven't because of location.
>
> I am also surprised that so many of us (myself included) have small
> children and work full-time jobs! Just imagine how our children's
> lives will be enriched because of the basic, background knowledge of
> nature we are providing them. It makes my heart smile to know that my
> four year old daughter knows more about moths, beetles, and craneflies
> than the most adults. And just imagine how much more time we'll have
> to spend on our hobby when someday we get to retire! That's the thing
> dreams are made of . . . . . . .
>
> Lori
>
> On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 4:01 PM, kjchilds <kjchilds@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > I know I told you about tn-moths but I've been meaning to ask you how you
> > found out about ncsc-moths?
> >
> > Ken Childs
> > Henderson, TN
> > Chester County
> >
> > http://www.finishflagfarms.com
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Hugh McGuinness <hdmcguinness@xxxxxxxxx>
> > To: tn-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; ncsc-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 2:31 PM
> > Subject: [ncsc-moths] Introduction
> >
> > Dear NC, SC & TN Moth-ers,
> >
> > I have been meaning to introduce myself to the list, since I first joined a
> > few weeks ago. I live and work on eastern Long Island, NY. Since 2002 I have
> > been photographing moths. When I started, there were fewer than a dozen
> > people attempting to photograph and identify moths across the entire United
> > States. Now there are hundreds, perhaps more. The digital camera has
> > irrevocably changed entomology.
> >
> > Since 2004 I have been a consultant to the Nature Conservancy conducting
> > moth surveys on eastern Long Island. The information I collect has been used
> > to evaluate management practices especially in early successional habitats
> > such as grasslands and pine barrens, where fire must periodically be used to
> > maintaining these ecosystems.
> >
> > I am currently in year two of a five-year plan to make a checklist of the
> > moths of the NYC area, and a ten-year plan to have an annotated checklist.
> > Unfortunately my day job gets in the way of making rapid progress on this
> > project. This summer I am teaching two courses on Lepidoptera, which I will
> > announce soon in a separate e-mail.I am hoping to start taxonomic work on
> > one of my favorite genera in the next year.
> >
> > I am very impressed by the enthusiasm, photography and knowledge on both of
> > these listserves and even though I am far away I have really enjoyed
> > participating so far. It is great that you have a critical mass of people
> > interested in moths who can sustain such a dedicated, interesting, fun and
> > informative on-line learning community. I have already benefitted greatly
> > by looking at the photographs that have been posted.
> >
> > One thing I know about myself is that I tend to be brusque and direct, but I
> > do not mean to offend—perhaps this is a handicap of having grown up in New
> > York City. If I make a suggestion for an identification without explanation,
> > or contradict someone else’s determination, please feel free to challenge me
> > or ask for an explanation or clarification. Please be assured that I offer
> > my ideas in the spirit of cooperation. I welcome discussion about things I
> > think I know, especially when that is a misguided assumption (e.g., the
> > other night I went home and found several Apantesis nais males with reddish
> > hindwings. Argh!). I greatly admire anyone who thinks they can identify
> > moths in the field--you have to be a little crazy to undertake this task!
> >
> > When I am not mothing, I am teaching high school science (physics and
> > biology), raising two kids under 9, cooking dinner, coaching baseball and
> > soccer or sleeping, although there has been decidedly much less of the
> > latter since I began my career as a nocturnal photographer in 2002.
> >
> > Well, that about does it, and I look forward to participating in these
> > groups, and hopefully, someday, to meet some of you around a moth sheet. If
> > any of you ever visit Long Island, I would be happy to set up moth sheets
> > for you.
> >
> > Hugh
> >
> > Hugh McGuinness
> > Sag Harbor, NY
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> -----
> Lori Owenby
> St. Stephens/Riverbend Park Ranger
> Catawba County Parks
> Conover, NC
>
> "The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to
> pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself." ~Benjamin Franklin
>
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