[ncsc-moths] Re: 450! (Sort of)
- From: Jackie Nelson <ephemeropterae@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: ncsc-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:47:50 -0400
Ken, I knew I'd leave out someone who's been a great help, as well as a
friend! And congratulations to you. I was happy with 400 being a
reasonable goal, but it was Hugh who said why not 450? I agree a lot of my
other hobbies and "things to do" suffered this year due to newbie
obsession. No regrets. I'm going to focus on verifying some IDs and
poring over the unidentifieds/duplicates. Next year, I don't plan to count,
but to get better photos, practice ID'ing skills, and add new species as
they come.
Let us know when you hit 700 - that's impressive. Wait a few or ten years,
I'll catch up!
Jackie
On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 9:18 PM, kjchilds <kjchilds@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> That's great Jackie!
>
> I didn't have a goal until one day Merrill said it looked like I was on
> track to get 600 species this year so I set 600 as my goal. I'm passed that
> and am quickly closing in on 700! I don't think I'm going to be able to
> spend as much time doing this next year or really anytime in the
> future....too many things I should have been doing instead of trying to ID
> moths got pushed to the side.
>
> Ken Childs
> Henderson, TN
> Chester County
>
> http://tinyurl.com/Kens-Moths-2011
> http://tinyurl.com/Night-Creatures
> http://www.finishflagfarms.com
>
>
>
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> *From:* Jackie Nelson <ephemeropterae@xxxxxxxxx>
> *To:* ncsc-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Sent:* Monday, September 26, 2011 7:37 PM
> *Subject:* [ncsc-moths] 450! (Sort of)
>
> With Hugh's help on an extremely poor photo of Mocis marcida today, I've
> reached the goal of ID'ing 450 moth species this year. With first frost
> expected this weekend (about on schedule), the mothing will probably end,
> although I will continue to check.
>
> This is my first full year of "serious" mothing. It's been a thrill. I
> am still thrilled with every new moth and seeing reruns. I posted each new
> moth to a Facebook album, not expecting what number to hit. By July, it was
> apparent the numbers were going to be way higher than I ever expected. I
> found out each album holds only 200 photos.
>
> Of course, I probably have >100 spp I can squeeze out in all the moths in
> all the unidentifieds folders - grouped arbitrarily by me: "Tigers",
> "Micro/small", "Plumes", LBJs, etc. But that can wait. I'm pleased with
> what I have, and sort of shocked by the numbers.
>
> Like all of us, I've pored over what resources I have, and have spent
> countless hours vacillating, cross-checking, making decisions, and bugging
> the experts. This list has been extremely helpful, and I want to thank
> especially Hugh, Merrill, Bob, Paul, Kyle, and anyone else who has piped in
> with an idea or ID.
>
>
> All this was done with the purchase of 2 UV CFLs. Later this year, I found
> some old canvas and put that up as my "sheet" and added a 12" UV fluorescent
> bulb which sits on a bench. The canvas is framed by PVC piping and leans
> against a wall on one end of my large porch. (Photo) I am able to see both
> sides of the sheet this way and it has worked well. All I have to do is
> step out the front door, rain or shine. I put in the hours and then it's
> just a matter of processing the photos and working on IDs.
>
> My goal was 400. I know i've made mistakes with the daggers (didn't ask
> for help) and many other moths, so 450 is a good buffer for the work yet to
> be done: review and possibly re-confirm some IDs. A neverending work in
> progress!!
>
> If anyone wants to see the raw albums, not yet re-reviewed; knock yourself
> out. I'll post the links.
>
>
> https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.214864031860935.65149.100000120198532&l=06b7d50fe4&type=1
>
>
> https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.254625551218116.80762.100000120198532&l=8d94d75c81&type=1
>
>
> https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.273800952633909.84427.100000120198532&l=73513f88f6&type=1
>
> Don't use these as a reference!
>
>
>
> Photo: 2 front porch lights and the canvas sheets. The moths of course,
> are also to be found on the floor, ceiling (I drag a ladder around with each
> check), railings, screen, glass, doorbell and all over the walls.
> Second photo is my mothing pal, Prince.
>
>
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>
> Jackie
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