[tn-moths] Re: tn-moths 2013
- From: "J.N. & Ella Howard" <birders3@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: tn-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2014 20:52:02 -0500
Larry,
I am not making any suggestion about the duration of Tn. Moths, but
certainly would want to say that as a rank amateur I truly benefitted from
knowing what others had been seeing and, at times, asking questions and
receiving helpful answers. You do say that newer and better ways have been
developed. If you would not mind I would like to know what those might be
since I am unaware of them. I did not send reports very often because of
knowing that others were so far ahead of me, etc. Moths, I have found to
be one of the most amazing facts of the universe. I know I am telling you
nothing new, but the amazing variety of creatures that come to my porch is
just almost beyond belief and to know that probably every plant has a moth
that specializes on that plant. In the greater scheme of things only a
small percentage of people have any idea of the extent of the moth world.
My wife and I are long-term birders and I once served as president of the
Chattanooga chapter of the TOS. We are also wildflower and butterflly
enthusiasts, but the world of moths is more full of surprises and
excitement for me.
I will share just one item you may find interesting. Three years ago
we were looking for early wildflowers on our property and just by accident
in walking by a spot of bushes, etc, I got scratched by a wild rose. It
became infected and looked pretty dangerous for worse so I went to the
doctor who said there is a stinging rose which can have such an effect. We
know a lot of wildflowers, but had not identified this one other than wild
rose. Within a month I identified a moth on our porch as, in its common
name, "Stinging Rose Catepillar Moth!"
All the best to you and Happy New Year.
J. N. Howard,
Marion County
On Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 9:54 AM, kjchilds <kjchilds@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Make that 1119 species. :)
>
> I'm still identifying some from my unidentified folders and I have a fair
> number to be sent out for examination by experts so the 2014 list will
> grow.
>
> Ken Childs
> Henderson, TN
> Chester County
>
> http://tinyurl.com/FinishFlagFarmsMoths
> http://www.finishflagfarms.com
>
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> *From:* Larry McDaniel <larrycmcd@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> *To:* tn-moths <tn-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 1, 2014 5:37 PM
> *Subject:* [tn-moths] tn-moths 2013
>
> Here is where we stand on tn-moths 2013. There were 1,118 species of
> Tennessee moths reported to tn-moths in 2013. This could change as moths
> get identified and reported. Ken Childs was by far the top contributor.
>
> I do not intend to compile a tn-moths 2014 list.
>
> It is quite possible that tn-moths has about finished serving its purpose.
> It was a great way to share information early on but newer and better ways
> have since been developed. I will keep it open for now for anyone wanting
> to post. Thank all of you that have contributed or used tn-moths.
>
> Larry McDaniel
> Johnson City, TN
>
>
>
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