moths

  • Sciencemoth week

    National Moth Week 2013!

    You all know that I am One. Bad. Moth-er.  So I’m here to remind you that once again it’s time for mothing! July 20th to 28th, 2013 National Moth Week Events in the US “Citizen scientists around the world will be setting up white sheets and lights in backyards, woods and fields July 20 through July 28 for the second annual…

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  • Afternoon Inquisition

    AI: National Moth Week!

    National Moth Week is a new project celebrating moths and biodiversity in the US. Mark your calendars for July 23-29, 2012. Why moths? Moths can be found everywhere from inner cities to heavily forested remote areas.  You might dismiss moths as boring brown fluttery things, but Moth Week is a great time to look more closely. They can be amazing mimics;…

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  • Jesus on a Moth!

    No, that’s not an expression like “Christ on a Cracker!” Someone in Tyler, Texas (it had to be Texas….) thinks he sees Jesus on this moth.  You know you have comedy gold just from this line: Kirk Harper spotted the moth on an RV trailer Monday, and right away could tell it was unique. And…oh boy…there’s a poll on that news…

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