Moth Question (Also looking for group FAQ)
Paul F Austin
paustin at digital.net
Sat Mar 25 22:18:03 EST 2000
There are two new butterfly books out for Florida specifically, one by
Marc & Maria Minno and another by Pamela Traas. The best caterpillar id
book I've found is the Peterson's First Guide to Caterpillars.
Martha Steuart
Brevard County, Florida
"Paul D. Marsh" <pdmarsh at mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:38DD3697.21DDF752 at mindspring.com...
> Before posting this message I did attempt to find a group FAQ via a
> search on DejaNews, but wasn't able to do so. At this point it's simply
> easier to post the question.
>
> I am working on a video project of all of the creatures found in the
> yard of our home in Florida. Among these critters are many moths and
> butterflies. I am having trouble identifying a number these, as well as
> some other weird things, like a hammer-headed worm! I bought all of the
> Audubon field guides, have made a number of trips to the library and
> have searched the web.
>
> I have found some sights on the internet, but most have been of little
> use. If one or more exist, I would like to find a site that has photos
> of LOTS of moths and butterflies in their natural state. The USGS site,
> for example, while thorough, is of little use in my case because I have
> yet to find a moth or butterfly pinned to the wall with it's wings
> spread!
>
> Can someone point me to a good site on the web? Or, is there a site or
> individual that accepts e-mail with photos for identification? That
> would be of tremendous help.
>
> Thanks,
> Paul
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