MOTHS ARE BEAUTIFUL & ECOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT Come learn about moths!
Because moths are beautiful and ecologically important!
Presentation outline:
1. Introduction
• Siskiyou Crest Moth Project
• Brief introduction to Glenn Fine
2. Why Moths Matter
• Overview of moth diversity and ecological roles
• Diversity of habitats in the Eddy Mountains and the Siskiyou Crest
• Evolutionary history of the Klamath Range as refugium
3. Moth Diversity and Examples by Size
• Moths and butterflies: similarities and differences
4. Finding and Photographing Moths
5. Indoor Portraits of Moths
6. Identifying Moths from Photos
• Using iNaturalist for identification and collaboration
• BugGuide as a resource
• FieldGuide.ai as an AI-assisted option
• Pacific Northwest Moths and Moth Photographers Group
• Verifying IDs using multiple sources
Learn more about the Siskiyou Crest Moth Project: https://siskiyoucrestcoalition.org/siskiyou-crest-moth.../