[tn-moths] Re: tn-moths 2013
- From: Larry McDaniel <larrycmcd@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: tn-moths <tn-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 4 Jan 2014 06:06:37 -0500
Ken, I agree and intend to keep it alive. It is practically effortless. The
similar group ncsc-moths got more active again after a lengthy quiet spell. So
who knows? Thanks, Larry
Date: Fri, 3 Jan 2014 18:11:17 -0800
From: kjchilds@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tn-moths] Re: tn-moths 2013
To: tn-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
The Stinging Rose Caterpillar Moth is named for its caterpillar which delivers
a very painful sting. As far as I know, there's no such thing as a 'stinging
rose'.
Larry, tn-moths may not be very active but it doesn't hurt to keep it alive.
TN-butterflies is in the same boat but it doesn't cost anything to keep it
going and there really isn't any maintenance involved. Ken Childs
Henderson, TN
Chester County
http://tinyurl.com/FinishFlagFarmsMoths
http://www.finishflagfarms.com
From: J.N. & Ella Howard <birders3@xxxxxxxxx>
To: tn-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, January 2, 2014 7:52 PM
Subject: [tn-moths] Re: tn-moths 2013
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 CountyOn 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 ChildsHenderson, TNChester Countyhttp://tinyurl.com/FinishFlagFarmsMoths
http://www.finishflagfarms.com
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 McDanielJohnson City, TN
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