Citizen Science, LRWP, Butterflies, Monarchs, Moths: Part Three

​Lepidoptera include moths and butterflies. Moth species are by far the most numerous. We tend to
focus on butterflies because for the most part they are the most colorful and are seen during the day.
However, as we were about to learn, rules, definitions, and characteristics about moths and butterflies
were rarely absolute.
 
The Moth Event at LRWP, like the Beaver Hike, was special. These are both events open to the public that
take place at night. The lecture was at the Eagle Marsh barn. That was followed by a night time hike on
marsh trails observing moth. Alyson Munger provided the lecture and guided the activities.  An agency
associated with monitoring moth populations is The National Moth Recording Scheme by the Butterfly
Conservation agency.
 

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