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by Chuck
Tue Feb 06, 2024 9:05 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Light collecting
Replies: 22
Views: 1757

Re: Light collecting

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-44785-3 Contrary to the expectation of attraction, insects do not steer directly toward the light. Instead, insects turn their dorsum toward the light, I cannot be alone in not having thought insects shot straight for the light. Anyone who collects at nigh...
by Chuck
Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:49 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Light collecting
Replies: 22
Views: 1757

Re: Light collecting

I'll tell you what - I'm headed to Panama with a Lepi-LED next week. I got it for evening entertainment mostly (since all I really care about are Hesperiidae). I'll run it for sure, and let you know how it works. John YES! Can't wait for a real report. Are you also taking traditional UV or MV? Good...
by Chuck
Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:09 pm
Forum: Lepidoptera
Topic: Even common species can offer subtle surprises
Replies: 16
Views: 1512

Re: Even common species can offer subtle surprises

Up north here the first "hard" frost we get pretty much knocks out 90%+ of adult butterflies. Frosts are worse than snow because the cold settles to the ground. Snow has an R value approximately equal to wood; 20cm of snow has the same R value as most homes built with 2x4s and stuffed wit...
by Chuck
Sat Feb 03, 2024 5:37 pm
Forum: Field Reports
Topic: The search for "wild" silkmoth cocoons
Replies: 4
Views: 825

Re: The search for "wild" silkmoth cocoons

After they "sprayed" for Gypsy Moths a few years ago the Saturnids have virtually disappeared. The same people demanding "spongy moth" sprayings (to boost property values) are those who scream bloody murder at the thought of collecting... :roll: I'd have to say you're correct. T...
by Chuck
Sat Feb 03, 2024 5:32 pm
Forum: Lepidoptera
Topic: Even common species can offer subtle surprises
Replies: 16
Views: 1512

Re: Even common species can offer subtle surprises

-- oh' my are you lucky to see butterflies so early ! C. euytheme ... I wonder though - are these freshly emerged from pupae, in response to suddenly warmer conditions, or do some late-season adults just go into torpor when colder weather arrives, only flying on warm days during the winter, I can't...
by Chuck
Sun Jan 28, 2024 11:17 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: The Little Drawer of Horrors
Replies: 5
Views: 860

Re: The Little Drawer of Horrors

very easily just utilize another drawer Do I look like Dr. Hyatt to you? Noooo, sir. I am out of space for drawers. My drawers are full. I have more drawers than I promised myself I'd have. I just counted, I'm 17 drawers past cabinet capacity. Thanks though! (if anyone suggests another cabinet, I'l...
by Chuck
Sun Jan 28, 2024 11:13 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: The Little Drawer of Horrors
Replies: 5
Views: 860

Re: The Little Drawer of Horrors

Chuck, tell us more about the ones that are not MST, canadensis, or glaucus? Hybrids. But of what, and to what proportion, I don't know. That's why it's such a nightmare. Not anything exciting like a new taxon. On the latter topic though, both canadensis and glaucus trees each show two distinct cla...
by Chuck
Sat Jan 27, 2024 3:58 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: The Little Drawer of Horrors
Replies: 5
Views: 860

The Little Drawer of Horrors

I have one drawer that I absolutely hate to pull out. It's a mess- because for several reasons it's a taxonomic trainwreck. I really hate looking at it. It's labeled " canadensis " but most are not. I can live with the fact that it's a bit of a dumping ground including Pennsylvania MST (ri...
by Chuck
Fri Jan 26, 2024 6:10 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Where to buy: Bioquip folding net "National Park Special"
Replies: 14
Views: 9984

Re: Where to buy: Bioquip folding net "National Park Special"

Mr. Stout said he was going to send ANOTHER free net bag, I said no need at all, but indeed he did.


I wonder how many nets I have to order to get a free Porsche.
by Chuck
Thu Jan 25, 2024 1:49 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Where to buy: Bioquip folding net "National Park Special"
Replies: 14
Views: 9984

Re: Where to buy: Bioquip folding net "National Park Special"

I can see where this got sidetracked, and we've had this conversation before. I applaud Todd for his youth outreach, but face it, field collecting is headed downhill. That said, so long as there are nets and drawers available and not illegal, there will be some few who will continue to enjoy this ce...
by Chuck
Wed Jan 24, 2024 6:16 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Where to buy: Bioquip folding net "National Park Special"
Replies: 14
Views: 9984

Re: Where to buy: Bioquip folding net "National Park Special"

https://store.raisingbutterflies.org/category-s/1853.htm - is a direct copy of the BioQuip net rim. I ordered two of the nets from the link above "Raising Butterflies.org" Took the risk despite never having heard of them. Very professional: online ordering worked, received a notice of ord...
by Chuck
Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: Announcements & News
Topic: USA Insect Drawers
Replies: 15
Views: 19291

Re: USA Insect Drawers

Brent Karner, who used to run BioQuipBugs before Royce bought it, is a top tier guy. No kidding! He sure is. I went to that website when first posted, but I didn't recognize Brent...he got...older. Off topic, what happened with Jerry? I think he retired, but haven't heard boo from him in almost two...
by Chuck
Wed Jan 24, 2024 1:27 pm
Forum: Announcements & News
Topic: USA Insect Drawers
Replies: 15
Views: 19291

Re: USA Insect Drawers

Somewhere there is a discussion on plastazote and equivalent tight, closed cell foams for pinning. IIRC it has links to where I got mine in rolled sheets at a very much lower price than buying precut.
by Chuck
Tue Jan 23, 2024 1:06 pm
Forum: Field Reports
Topic: The search for "wild" silkmoth cocoons
Replies: 4
Views: 825

Re: The search for "wild" silkmoth cocoons

In our area south of @eurytides I really haven't bothered looking in decades...didn't need to, I'd just stumble on them. And if I wanted Promethea I'd step into the back yard and pull them off the trees. After they "sprayed" for Gypsy Moths a few years ago the Saturnids have virtually disa...
by Chuck
Tue Jan 23, 2024 1:01 pm
Forum: Lepidoptera
Topic: IMPORTANT NEWS : Papilio lampsacus is not extinct !
Replies: 4
Views: 3255

Re: IMPORTANT NEWS : Papilio lampsacus is not extinct !

Sad to say, with "Java" and "2014" there's a pretty good chance it's extinct in 2024. I presume you've flown over Java and seen the destruction.
by Chuck
Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: Insect identification
Topic: Castnius asteropoides
Replies: 5
Views: 949

Re: Castnius asteropoides

Impressive work Bob! Do you have a link to one of your more recent papers?
by Chuck
Mon Jan 22, 2024 4:03 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Net bag color?
Replies: 20
Views: 13059

Re: Net bag color?

58chevy wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:19 pm E marcellus is definitely attracted to white flowers
This had not dawned on me, but indeed every one I've caught has been on or near small white flowers, not far off the ground.
by Chuck
Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:18 pm
Forum: Announcements & News
Topic: Moths of Oklahoma - TONIGHT
Replies: 2
Views: 748

Re: Moths of Oklahoma - TONIGHT


"the conversation you requested cannot be loaded."
by Chuck
Mon Jan 22, 2024 1:11 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Net bag color?
Replies: 20
Views: 13059

Re: Net bag color?

has the advantage of attracting some species of butterflies, particularly Papilio palamedes. They must think the net is a patch of white flowers and they will often head straight for it, making it very easy to capture them. One even flew right into my net. Eurytides marcellus is sometimes attracted...
by Chuck
Mon Jan 22, 2024 12:37 pm
Forum: Insect Trading Reports
Topic: Bad Trading Report - Francisco Javier Castillo Garcia
Replies: 7
Views: 2289

Re: Bad Trading Report - Javier Castillo Garcia

Ebay's fees have grown so much that many sellers are going to Etsy. Etsy has a complaint protocol, any problems should go through Etsy. Beyond that, Etsy is usually paid by credit card, so one can dispute the charges. When a new member shows up here just to complain I have a bit of suspicion. And, n...