Moth training event (Richard Fox)

Recording moths and caterpillars by day

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  • Recording moths and caterpillars by day
  • Date/Time: Saturday 12 June 2010, 10.00-16.00
  • Location: Woolhope Village Hall and Haugh Wood, nr Hereford, Herefordshire
  • Region: West Midlands
  • Free event led by Norman Lowe. Advance booking essential via Laura Wiffen nmrs@butterfly-conservation.org 01929 406009

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The event will start with an examination of the contents of a moth trap set nearby. There will then be a PowerPoint presentation lasting about 2 hours on field techniques and equipment and identification of the early stages, including appropriate literature. This will include a discussion of delegates’ aspirations and how they can help with Moths Count.

Followed by a field trip to Haugh Wood covering practical application of field techniques such as searching for larvae and pupae, use of pheromones etc.