Comments on: Meet A Moth!

By: Bird

Bird — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:46 +0000

Hi Robin, I know what you mean about too much work and I know I’ve neglected you badly! I’m hoping to set a moth trap of my own in the garden at some point this summer – there seem to be a LOT of moths flying in London right now, though they are all small, not like these impressive creatures here.

I love moths, they are so varied and very beautiful… but I think the “fluffy/soft” thing you mention is exactly what puts some people off! I just want to stroke them…

By: Robin Easton

Robin Easton — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:11:38 +0000

Oh my word Birdie!!! These are astounding. I am jaw dropped stunned. Lucky you. I have to get my camera out and start looking for moths. They seem much more “fluffy/soft” than butterflies. I love them, especially the white ermine moth. WOW!! He is elegant. And I love how they blend with what they land on. Evolution is so fascinating….the survival techniques. You did a really GREAT job here and what a creative idea. You really got me hopping excited and thinking of ideas. Thank you. Have missed you and not had much time for commenting due to work, but had to stop in and see what I’ve missed. Hugs, Robin.

By: Bird

Bird — Thu, 28 May 2009 07:40:24 +0000

You know what Greg, I need to be attending more events like this in my own neighbourhood too. I live in quite an urban, built up part of London but there are wildlife havens close by and it’s crazy that I don’t go to more organised events. It would be fascinating to see what a moth trap in London would turn up!

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 27 May 2009 19:30:39 +0000

Oh, what a delightful event.

I need to get keyed in better with our local Audobon sanctuary’s events, in hopes they’ll have something like this on schedule – I badly need educating about my moths and butterflies. Some of these are just delightful – the white ermine moth looks indeed like royalty of some variety.

Thanks for sharing your experiences, my dear Bird!

By: Bird

Bird — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:18:28 +0000

The Cream Spot Tiger Moth was very plush, I was quite envious of the person who got to hold it! They were all so different… apart from the smaller ones which were hard to photograph and even harder to identify. I’m not sure which I liked best, of the moths I photographed the Striped Hawk was most spectacular but the delicate beauty of the White Ermine is hard to beat.