Friday, March 29, 2013

Cayman Moths...............

Well, the Ratface USA has been out for a 3rd time in a week. The electrics perform well on the 110v power supply, but unfortunately it has been fairly windy and pretty cold for the time of year. However, there has still been a host of various beetles, lacewings, flying ants and even a grasshopper!
Anyway here are a few of the moths; I can't find out any information about any of them as I don't think mothing is high on the average Caymanian's agenda. There is a surprising amount of micro moths out here and most of the macros are on the small side. I have yet to catch anything huge, but I've got a bit longer to try. See What you think and try naming them if you can.











7 comments:

  1. Tortuga Wave, Tortuga Dart, Tortuga Satin Moth ....................

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  2. Moth sp1, moth sp2, moth sp3.... :o How long are you out there for? Lucky you!

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  3. ps. I wouldn't be surprised if some of these are endemics. Safe journey home, we aren't doing much better here, trap hasn't been on for 3 weeks now!

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  4. Matt, link to your website emailed to a contact at the Nat Hist Museum who may be able to assist with id. Will let you know.

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  5. Thanks for the comments guys- Ben- Out here until 10 April. Weather becoming calmer and hotter next week so more moth posts on the way.

    Andy- That would come in really handy. Having looked in a couple of book shops and scoured the web, there seems to be no reliable sites or books for possible photo ID.

    Trent- Will bring you back some Tortuga Rum Cake, you clown!

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  6. Matt - some ids should be forthcoming this week for you for those posted so far. I take it you have more species photographed? If you take any more then size would be an assistance.

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  7. Cheers Andy- will try to either measure them or give a comparative for equivalent species in the UK.

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