Another exciting year has come and gone. In 2011, I recorded a total of 786 spp at Echo Valley Farm in Watauga County and 253 spp at my farm near Ringwood, Halifax County. Accounting for species I had at both sites, I recorded a total of 909 spp for the year plus another 12 or so at other places (Great Tiger at Elk Knob State Park for an example). Looking forward to another great year learning more about the distribution and abundance of moths across the state. I've attached an image of Arctia caja (Great Tiger Moth), taken 30 July 2011 at Elk Knob State Park--without question the mothing highlight of the year for me. Happy New Year and Good Mothing! -- J. Merrill Lynch Echo Valley Farm Watauga County, NC Elevation: 3,400 feet
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