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The Joy of
Mothing
Birdwatchers become birders, butterfly-lovers become “butterfliers”, so
why not “moth-ing?” Join the Darke County Parks on Saturday, July 11th
from 8pm-11pm for a presentation that will introduce us to these
fascinating nighttime (and daytime) creatures: what they are, what they
do, and their role in the lives of the plants and animals around them
(including us). We will have bait set and will spend the rest of the
evening discovering what moths are on the wing and how to identify them.
Dave Horn will be leading our moth program for the evening. Dave
is Emeritus Professor of Entomology at Ohio State University of 43
years, is a former Director of the Ohio Biological Survey and past
president of the Columbus Audubon Society and the Ohio Lepidopterists.
He is author of the “Moths of Ohio Field Guide” published by the Ohio
Division of Wildlife. His recent research has investigated impact of
prescribed fires and utility right-of-way construction on insects
(including moths) in forests of southern Ohio and has studied moths in
New England and California.
This FREE program will be held at Shawnee Prairie Preserve (4267 State
Route 502 West). Please call the Nature Center at 937.548.0165 to
reserve your spot. Check out our website at
www.darkecountyparks.org
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