Category Archives: Light Set-Up

NMW event – Marcie O’connor, Buffalo County, Wisconsin

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Liti

Marcie O’Connor often writes about moths on her blog – A Prairie Haven.  Marcie was one of the very first participants to register a NMW event. In a recent blog post she said:”I normally put up my lights to attract … Continue reading →

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Brandon Ballengée’s Love Motel for Insects

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Liti

Art meets nature and moths at the “Love Motel for Insects”, Brandon Ballengée series of installations. Celebrate National Moth Week by visiting two of them: one in Washington DC and the other in NYC (see below). Urban Art Projects (UAP) is … Continue reading →

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NMW Event – Doug Allen in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Elena

Doug is a long time birder (40+ years) who retired to upstate SC and discovered butterflies 4 years ago.  He recently bought the new Petersen Field Guide to Moths  plus a black light and has been completely amazed at the … Continue reading →

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NMW Event – North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Other

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is celebrating National Moth Week and everyone is invited to Moths All Night!  Join the fun July 28, 2012 from 8PM – 4AM at Prairie Ridge Ecostation in Raleigh, NC. Our night of … Continue reading →

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NMW Event – Amazone Nature Lodge in French Guiana

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Elena

Amazone Nature Lodge in French Guiana will be hosting a National Moth Week event. Amazone Nature Lodge is located in the Kaw Mountains of French Guiana, and serves nature lovers, scientists, students, and tourists  looking for a place to study, … Continue reading →

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Science, Art & Entomology

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Other

The Love Motel for Insects: Washington DC Variation by Brandon Ballengée Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Summer 2012   Inspired by the shape of dragonfly wings, this sculpture will utilize ultra-violet lights to attract insects and become a public platform for … Continue reading →

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John Beetham’s setup

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Liti

John Beetham is a moth’er in Central NJ and a NMW supporter through his ‘A DC Birding Blog‘. John sent us a picture of his mothing setup and a description: I use a 13-watt CFL blacklight (which I think is … Continue reading →

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Marcie O’Connor’s set-up and more

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Liti

Marcie O’Connor is a moth’er in western Wisconsin.  Marcie lives on an old farm that she and her husband are trying to “unfarm” and bring back the prairies and savannas that were here before it was farmed.  On her website/blog … Continue reading →

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Ken Child’s setup

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Liti

Ken Childs, who posts and comments about moths and mothing on the Facebook group, sent us this description of his setup: The frame is made out of 3/4″ PVC pipe. I coated some scrap pieces of pvc with grease, put … Continue reading →

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John Himmelman’s setup

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Liti

Recently, on  the Mothing Facebook page, John Himmelman posted a picture and description of his setup: “My moth light set-up.  A UV “de-zappified” bug zapper with sheet attached to shed. The shed’s at the far end of the mowed yard … Continue reading →

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