What’s up moth people! Let’s hang out & talk moths. What are your favorite types? Tips & tricks? Good resources; online or books? What moth first inspired you to look more into the moth group? Who do you follow to learn more about this species? Let’s talk moths!

I just like Lepidoptera, can’t name one group that would start it, I always liked insects, they all are fine and cool, until they eat your expensive costume. My oldest survived observation of them is a this caterpillar from 2009, but I like geometrids and torticids more with their high number of spe…

I personally just cannot get enough of the saturniids! Especially the North American saturniids, they’re some of the most beautiful animals in the entire world. Cecropia is absolutely number 1, but they’re all absolute gems. I recently had the honor of seeing my first Io moth the other day too, so c…

I like all Lepidoptera to some degree, but Bombycoidea is my favorite superfamily. I love the massive size and beautiful wings of the moon and silk moths, the cool intricate shapes of sphinx moth wings, the unique flight of hummingbird/hawkmoths, and even if they aren’t huge, the Rosy Maple Moth is …

I love moths. I live in Manhattan. There is too much light at night in my backyard to do a moth sheet, so I usually can only observe day-flying moths in my local parks: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/moths-of-new-york-county-manhattan-islands On that project, if I can find another two specie…

@volt77 Welcome to the Forum! My first introduction to moths was a summer job when I was an Entomology student way back in the 1980’s. Three times per week I had to collect moths from a 64 square Km pheromone moth trapline. Then identify them. I also identified moths from a light trap at Glenlea MB…

YAY thats exciting for you, you can do it! I agree Rosy Maple Moths are just unreal, like how is that beneficial in nature to be those vibrant yellows & pinks?? I love trying to get more exposure to moths as much as possible, going to butterfly walk areas seem like a good idea, it is hard with moths…

That is so awesome ! Have you ever tried setting up a moth lamp ( just a brightly lit lamp ) at night time to see what will come to you ? I do suppose in Manhattan all the light pollution would make it hard. Are there any areas outside of the Manhattan area that are more rural that you could try ? I…

Thanks for sharing ! Sounds like you have quite a bit of “mothing” experience. I am glad their are a variety of moth lovers that like their particular types, honestly there are SO many moths in North America (and beyond), it is nearly impossible to be a master of all the varieties. I feel that peopl…

Anyone able to identify the differences between: -Pink Striped Oakworm Moths -Orange Tipped Oakworm Moths -Spiny Oakworm Moths I have the greatest trouble deciding which are which when IDing for I Nat & I don’t want to get it wrong. Do Spiny’s only have spots? [image] [image] [image]

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YES! I absolutely love Saturniids ! Beautiful !

I think their huge size has alot to do with thier appeal for me.

I feel like Saturniids just pull me in, its so cool to see them in the wild.

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