Light trapping

[Mikie]

I stayed out last night 'till about 10:30 and saw one tiny moth, I did not
get a good look at it for ID purposes.
I think that I am much to close to city lights.
Thanks a bunch,
Mikie

"Eduardo" <edu_marabuto at netcabo.pt> wrote in message
news:9s657r$btm$1 at brown.telepac.pt...
> Hi
> Surely there are more experienced collectors and enthusiasts in the hobby
> but here are some hints:
> -use a mercury-vapour lamp or blacklight, in front of a white sheet or, in
> alternative,  a light trap: (http://entomopraxis.com/imagenes/G8010.jpg)
> -collecting should be in a rather open place, not covered by bushes, trees
> or walls.
> -preferably not in the city because of urban lights
> -in full moon moths come less to lights; it´s better during new moon
> -Autumn is a rather poor season for collecting comparing to Spring and
> Summer
>
> There should be more tips for you but i´m remembering nothing more for
> now...
> All the best
>
> Eduardo Marabuto
>
>
>



 
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