Follow the links in the pull-down bar above, or click the pages listed
below to see maps and information about National Moth Week Events.
On each of the event location pages, you can click on event markers to see more detailed information about the events. Contact the event coordinator for information about how you can become a part of an event in your area.
Growing the large, beautiful, North American silk moths are one of my favorite summer hobbies. Observing the life cycle of fantastic species like the cecropia is always a joy. I release hundreds into the wild but the mortality rate for these
wonders of nature is extreme. The big problem are the insect parasitoids such as tachinid flies, that have decimated the local populations. Another, is the anti-environmental trend of landscapers who promote desertification with their chemical lawn, monoculture practices. The loss of fallen leaves, some of which contain cocoons has led to much devastation. Lastly, light pollution lures adult moths to where they can’t breed or into traffic to become our smallest roadkills. Habitat restoration is the only hope for the future of these magnificant wildlife species.
Please could you let me know which locations in the UK have events for National Moth Week?
Many thanks,
Gina
Gina – check the map at https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=210304199462970538527.0004c8a72760e4452579e&msa=0&ll=52.696361,11.074219&spn=51.772478,168.222656. Click on the marker for event information. There will be probably more events added in the coming weeks and months.