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Specimen locale - Madagascar
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Re: Anisota virginiensis
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Re: Moths of North America (MONA) Catocala
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Re: Anisota virginiensis
by evra » Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:12 pm
With A. oslari I had never seen a male until I put out a virgin female and within 30 seconds, I had about a dozen males swarming me at Pena Blanca Canyon a couple of years ago. It's interesting that something can be so common and you never see it.
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Re: butterfly bait trap
by Jshuey » Wed Apr 17, 2024 8:16 pm
I think he used plastic screen door material in his traps. Very heavy and UV resistant.papilio7119 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 30, 2024 3:31 pm Over time the netting material has disintegrated. I am trying to rebuild them and have tried using other netting materials but really liked that stuff better. Does anyone know/ recall what it was made out of?
John
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Re: butterfly bait trap
by Luehdorf » Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:14 pm
I would love to use Sodiumcyanide or KCN, but havent found a source for it yet, in Germany we could get KCN until about two years ago from entomological stores.
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Re: Thoughts on NABA?
by Nymphalis antiopa » Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:42 pm
We've talked before. I'm sure if things aren't done with the necessary precautions, things can get out of hand. But where I live in the Midwest, prairie burns (done locally with breaks) increase help wildflower diversity. Species like our native Speyeria benefit from burns. Violets also increase.
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Re: Thoughts on NABA?
by kevinkk » Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:25 pm
There is a database of Pacific Northwest leps I use, never heard of the NABA, doesn't sound like I want to.
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Anisota virginiensis
by livingplanet3 » Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:03 pm
I can't recall if I've seen this species here before, though I do remember finding Dryocampa rubicunda on a few occasions, years ago -
I've always been fascinated by Ceratocampinae. There are many small species that are much lesser known than those in familiar genera such as Citheronia and Eacles. For example - Adelowalkeria tristygma (Brazil) -
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Re: Thoughts on NABA?
by Nymphalis antiopa » Wed Apr 17, 2024 3:15 pm
I’m friends with some people who associate with Naba so I appreciate the work that they do. But I just wish they would stop with this “hands off nature” stuff because I think it will have some pretty dire consequences.
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Re: Thoughts on NABA?
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Re: First butterfly of 2024
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Thoughts on NABA?
by Nymphalis antiopa » Wed Apr 17, 2024 4:04 am
I am new to this place. I'm really into all macro-Lepidoptera but especially butterflies and Saturniids. I do butterfly counts and sightings as well as collecting, rearing, and breeding. I'm sure this topic has come up before, but I would really like to hear people's thoughts on the North American Butterfly Association and Jefferey Glassberg.
Also, those who do counts and sightings as well, what database do you use?
Regards,
Ethan
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Re: A parade of Catocala moths
by Trehopr1 » Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:37 pm
variation is the Tearful Underwing (Catocala lacrymosa).
I will try to periodically post pictures of some of my most
interesting examples of this species but, for now this will
be a start.
Here I offer a quite (typical) example of the species
which is most often encountered.
This specimen below, offers a very nicely "marbled"
appearance which is rich in light grey patches, caramel
zigzags, and black regions/overtones...
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Re: A parade of Catocala moths
by Trehopr1 » Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:21 pm
is this one. Unlike, the much more salt/peppered
look of (form) phrynia this one seems to have more
"stabilized" boundaries where the black/white meet.
This is just my humble opinion and for all I know this
(could) be another form with a name. Although, I am
unaware of any for this one.
This specimen was collected in Sayner, Wisconsin in
August 1947.
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Re: A parade of Catocala moths
by Trehopr1 » Tue Apr 16, 2024 6:43 am
species to encounter in northern N. America is this one:
The White Underwing (Catocala relicta)
The common name derives from it being a white-colored
member of the Catocala clan. This is quite unique as most
all other species are varying shades of grey, brown, or black
on the forewings.
The species name (relicta) comes from the Latin "relictus"
which means forsaken, lost or abandoned --- a clear
reference to other common names it is known by such as
Forsaken Underwing or the Relict Underwing.
Adults have a wingspan typically between 70-80 mm. The
species is variable in its markings with the "whitest"
individuals being a named form ---clara. Other, more
salt & pepper colored individuals are known as form ---phrynia.
Yet, still there remain others which don't quite "fit" either of
those named forms.
The species lives in southern Canada but, may be found in
many of the "northern" states bordering Canada. It has worked its
way down a bit further in places. Here in Illinois it is rarely seen
or encountered and if so it appears localised.
Only recently, I was able to acquire 3 relatively fresh specimens
of this incomparable species (for which I am very grateful). These
are Canadian in origin and are mighty special when one cannot
typically find or collect any oneself !
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Re: Global travel collecting
by wollastoni » Tue Apr 16, 2024 6:24 am
The good practice is to have a guide who will ask before entering a "land" the cost and negotiate it. Usually a pack of cigarettes + few dollars will make the job. If you don't negotiate "before", then they will ask you to pay "to leave the land"... and here the cost can be huge as you are seen as a very rude man that should be punished for his rudeness.
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Re: Global travel collecting
by adamcotton » Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:56 pm
Adam.
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Re: Global travel collecting
by adamcotton » Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:54 pm
Smoking is bad for the health.
Just in case anyone reading this thinks that Insectnet promotes unhealthy habits.
Mind you, the smoke helps protect specimens from pest infestations!
Adam.