[LEPS-L:7961] Why collect moths?

[GHG3]

For fun, I want to throw this old question out to all of you, and challenge you
to answer in one sentence:  Why collect moths?

If you choose to respond, let's keep the answer nice.  No degrading comments to
those who do not collect what you collect.

The best answer I ever got to that question came about 25 years ago, when I
invited myself to observe my pediatrician's (Dr. Dave Winter) collection.  He
was an avid hobbyist, and did not study moths for a living.  So after he had
enthusiastically and colorfully explained to me the wonderful diversity in
moths, I asked him the question that he thought he had already answered:  "Why
did you choose to collect moths?"

He said:  "Well, I work during the day."

 
 ------------------------------------------------------------ 

   For subscription and related information about LEPS-L visit:

   http://www.peabody.yale.edu/other/lepsl