Howdy! This is my first forum topic on here, apologies for any slip-ups. I’ve been meaning to solicit some feedback and advice pertaining to moth trapping. I’ve never done it previously, don’t have any specialized equipment, nor do I have many opportunities to go far at night. I’ve had a lifelong lo…

I’m not a moth trapper but I know a few people who are. If you need to do it at low cost, pin up a white sheet against the wall and set the strongest lamp you have next to it. It will be competing with lights in the vicinity but you should get something. Have some pots ready to catch them in for ide…

Welcome to the forum! There are a lot of previous threads on mothing that probably have some good advice. A few examples: https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/led-light-to-attract-moth/49788 https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/best-ways-to-find-attract-moths/48145 https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/light-se…

You are in luck. This is National Moth Week and the organizers have a brief but good Mothing 101 page here - https://nationalmothweek.org/mothing-101/

Is there any method of trapping that is particularly effective in your experience? White sheet strung across an alleyway or tied to a fence/building. UV light hung on line a little in front of it so it reflects of and shines through the sheet. Is there any materials that could be accessible for me…

Since the city IS a giant moth trap, the only way to separate your attraction from the many sources of light pollution, is to use UV/blacklights and just see what shows up! Choose a spot with a wooded area nearby if you can. Honestly, the experiment itself is good; data is data! Personally, I’ve no…

In March, I went down to Central America and light trapped there for the first time and you’re right it absolutely doesn’t compare. This summer has been particularly slow, I’m not sure if its the contrast with Central America/insect apocalypse/both

Amateur Moth Trapping in the Big City

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