[ncsc-moths] Re: 450! (Sort of)
- From: "J. Merrill Lynch" <jmerrilllynch@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: ncsc-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:40:21 -0400
Congrats, Jackie for a job well done! It's been fun for me seeing your
posts and comparing your species against mine. Although we live less than
25 miles apart, there is quite a bit of difference between your moth fauna
and mine. That's another aspect of this hobby that is so interesting. Keep
up the sheets--even though it might get a little chilly this weekend, I'm
sure there will be moths flying into October when we get some warm spells.
Merrill
On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 8:37 PM, Jackie Nelson <ephemeropterae@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:
> 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.
>
>
>
>
> Jackie
>
>
--
J. Merrill Lynch
Echo Valley Farm
Watauga County, NC
Elevation: 3,400 feet
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