Moths

There are some excellent guide books and internet sites covering identification tips and life cycles of moths and no need to replicate that information here.

Instead, the pages in this section cover an evolving selection of moths that I have a particular interest in. They are mostly species that I had a chance encounter with, that led to further exploration and study as I sought to answer my own curiosity about their natural history.

A hundred years ago, natural history journals were full of notes describing random observations made by curious naturalists. These articles remain informative today (and can be entertaining too). Several jounrnals are still on the go and remain a good place for anyone to share unusual or interesting observations. I’d encourage more people to do this, as sharing observations and ideas helps others in to new and rewarding avenues of study. Social media has its benefits, but postings there are at best ephemeral and hard to track down weeks or months later.

The information about moths in this section won’t be comprehensive and is not necessarily peer-reviewed, but it might add to or enhance the information you find in books or online. You might have found similar (or perhaps very different) things yourself. I would love to hear of any information that can be added to these accounts.