Plumas Audubon Society
Plumas Audubon Society
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MeetingsJune
30: Moths
of
the
Northern
Sierra presentation by Laurence
Crabtree.
Wed. Laurence Crabtree will show and discuss about a thousand specimens from his collection of moths of this region. Having resided many years in Chester he was able to build an extensive collection and become quite expert on butterflies throughout Lassen and Plumas counties and parts of Nevada. He is author and illustrator of the very useful and beautifully illustrated pocket field guide, Discovering the Butterflies of Lassen Volcanic National Park. Lately he has redirected his interest to the challenging study of moths. Larry has been detailed to the Plumas National Forest Supervisor’s office for a while, but will be returning to assigned duties on the Modoc National Forest soon. Plumas Audubon has invited Larry to share his collection and his knowledge of moths while he is still here in Quincy.At this time of year we can’t help but notice butterflies as they flit about in broad daylight displaying delightful colors and patterns as they skip from flower to flower. Most of us recognize and understand something of the life history and habits of some of these attractive insects. Their close relatives, the moths, are a different story. Moths are generally overlooked because they are mostly active at night. Often we mistakenly assume the day-flying moths we encounter to be butterflies (both are classified in the insect order Lepidoptera). Even though some moths are considered harmful, most moth species have useful, sometimes essential, roles in the environment. This is your chance to discover how beautiful, diverse and fascinating moths really are. Learn the distinctions between moths and butterflies. Discover a bit about moths’ habits and where to find them.
For more information contact: David Arsenault President David@plumasaudubon.org 530-283-0455
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