Category Archives: Data Collection

Project Noah helps host the inaugural National Moth Week – Guest Post by Jacob Gorneau

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Liti

The Moths of the World mission at Project Noah  was featured as part of the inaugural National Moth Week, which ran from July 23, 2012 to July 29, 2012.  Project Noah and National Moth Week promoted appreciation of all moths … Continue reading →

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Moth Resource – Pacific Northwest Moth Guide

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Elena

 Pacific Northwest Moths is a comprehensive source of information about more than 1,200 species of moths. Drawing from the knowledge of moth experts and specimen records from the region’s major insect collections, this site features detailed species accounts, high resolution photographs, and an interactive … Continue reading →

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NMW Event – Jim Sogaard in Minnesota

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Elena

In addition to donating a book, Jim has graciously supplied us with a blog post: “I am a life-long Minnesotan with a M. S. in Zoology from the University of Minnesota. I’ve been studying moths since 1989 (but also as a … Continue reading →

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Vernon Antoine Brou Jr. and Charlotte Dozar Brou

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Elena

Post courtesy of Vernon Antoine Brou Jr. A lifetime resident of Louisiana, born 1949, (Vernon) I began my interest in insects as a very young child. My activities became more scientific around 1968 and I began light trapping during 1969, … Continue reading →

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Moth data collection – why and how

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Liti

National Moth Week offers an unparalleled opportunity to contribute meaningful scientific data about moths. We encourage data collection and high quality photographic documentation of moths during National Moth Week for anyone interested in this important endeavor. Obtaining voucher specimens for … Continue reading →

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New mothing tools and upcoming events from Discover Life

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Liti

Discover Life  recently published some exciting new tools for analysis of moth data. Check out the Simple protocol for monitoring moths. Please also see: 1) An example of the new phenology tool.  This page compares across years the dates when … Continue reading →

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So You Want To Photograph Moths?

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Other

       National Moth Week will soon be here and hopefully many a backyard will be glowing with either a Mercury Vapor or Ultra Violet bulb. Most importantly, will you be photo cataloging this event? If yes, one might want to … Continue reading →

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Meet our partners – BAMONA

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Liti

What is BAMONA? The Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA) project is ambitious effort to collect and provide access to quality-controlled data about butterflies and moths. The project is hosted by the Butterfly and Moth Information Network and is … Continue reading →

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Meet our partners – Discover Life

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Liti

Discover Life‘s mission is to assemble and share knowledge in order to improve education, health, agriculture, economic development, and conservation throughout the world. We provide free on-line tools to identify species, share ways to teach and study nature’s wonders, report … Continue reading →

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Statement on Collecting – The Lepidopterists’ Society

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Liti

Adopted by the Executive Council: 13 June 1996, Houston, Texas The Lepidopterists’ Society affirms that collecting Lepidoptera is one of many legitimate activities enabling professional and avocational lepidopterists to further the scientifically sound and progressive study of Lepidoptera and education … Continue reading →

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