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Hello Moth Lovers or "Moth-ers"
Every year, National Moth Week is celebrated during the last week of July (17 - 25) 2021. This is basically to create awareness about moths who are cousins of butterflies and have 10 times similar environmental benefits as that of butterflies.
National Moth Week 2021
NMW Celebrations at iNaturewatch Foundation and Birdwing Publishers
Last year owing to pandemic we celebrated this event virtually, but a year with a lease of lockdown and considering all the norms and protocols of Covid 19 we are organising free mothing camps at all our projects sites, to increase awareness and sensitize citizens about the conservation and importance of these lesser-known species on the occasion of National Moth Week 2021. If you are interested to be part of this "Mothing Camps Event", then register below at the site of your choice.
Virtual Events
All about Moths!
Anybody can do Mothing (ABCDM)
Survival Tricks of Moths
In this series, Dr V. Shubhalaxmi will introduce Moths and their lifecycle.
Survival Tricks of Moths
Anybody can do Mothing (ABCDM)
Survival Tricks of Moths
This talk will be held by Butterfly Man - Isaac Kehimkar and will talk about the defence mechanisms and tricks of Moths
Anybody can do Mothing (ABCDM)
Anybody can do Mothing (ABCDM)
Anybody can do Mothing (ABCDM)
In the series of Anybody can do Mothing, Dr V. Shubhalaxmi will teach us Mothing tools and techniques to study them of course with some do's and dont's
How to Photograph Moths
How to Rear Moth Caterpillars
Anybody can do Mothing (ABCDM)
Butterfly Man Isaac Kehimkar will talk about how to ethically and properly photograph moths
How to Rear Moth Caterpillars
How to Rear Moth Caterpillars
How to Rear Moth Caterpillars
In this series, Ms Priti Chogale will discuss some interesting methods to identify and rare moth caterpillars to study their life history.
Gardening for Moths
How to Rear Moth Caterpillars
How to Rear Moth Caterpillars
Ever heard about Gardening for Moths?
Mr Isaac Kehimkar will talk about establishing a moth garden from scratch.
Small Research Projects on Moths
Small Research Projects on Moths
Small Research Projects on Moths
Dr Shubhalxmi Valyure will talk about some interesting small research projects for young enthusiasts who are keen on studying Moths.
How to become Moth Scientist
Small Research Projects on Moths
Small Research Projects on Moths
Ms Priti Choghale will talk about How to become Moth Scientist for the people who aspire to become one
Mothing Camps
Taloja Hill Watershed
Dates: 17 July 2021
Time: 6.00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.
Venue: Taloja Hill, Opp Nisarg Hyde Park, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Admission fee: Free
Group Leader: Dr. V. Shubhalaxmi
SGNP: Mulund Range, Khindipada
Dates: 18 July 2021
Time: 6.00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.
Venue: SGNP, Mulund Range, Khindipada, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Admission fee: Free
Group Leader: Ms Priti Choghale
Achari Kunta Lake, Hyderabad
Dates: 19 July 2021
Time: 6.00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.
Venue: Achari Kunta Lake, Venkatraya Nagar, Bachupally Mandal, Nizampet Village, Hyderabad, Telangana India.
Admission fee: Free
Group Leader: Ms Shruthi Suresh & Ms Sheena
Ambivli Biodiversity Park, Kalyan
Dates: 20 July 2021
Time: 6.00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.
Venue: Ambivli Biodiversity Park, Kalyan, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.
Admission fee: Free
Group Leader: Mr Suhas Gosavi
Programme Details
Schedule
6.00 p.m. : Setting up of Light sheet
6.30 p.m. : Introduction
6.45 p.m. : Virtual Presentation on Indian Moths on Facebook & Instagram
7.30 p.m. : Study of Moths on Light Sheet
8.30 p.m. : Quiz on Moths
9.00 p.m. : Photography of Moths
9:30 p.m. : Conclusion
It is completely safe for all age groups (except nobody to touch electrical wires and bulb). This activity is known as " Mothing".
Equipment
White bedsheet, 225 Mercury Lamp, Metal/Ceramic holder for lamp and a connecting wire.
Activity
Participants will take photographs of the moths visiting light sheet and share them at iNaturalist where they will be identified by experts. It needs to be set up where there is a bit of wilderness.
Note:
▪ Light sheets need to set up after sunset and should be switched off before sunrise.
▪ Photograph moths that visit the light sheet. Take close up shots.
▪ New moon night is the best time when you get better results.
▪ Do not disturb, kill or mishandle the species.
Set up Light Sheet
Wait for Moths Arrival
Photograph, Identify, Document and Upload