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1st Annual BPTMN Mothing Event: Moths, Bugs, and a Frog – O My!!!

08/22/2022 by mconnally

Rick Travis, 2018

On July 30, our chapter celebrated National Mothing Week with our first BPTMN Mothing Event at Connemara Meadow, and it was a real treat for all those that attended!

The area had thunderstorms immediately prior to sundown, which helped ratchet down the temperatures from the 100’s to the 80’s that evening. (I must admit it was pretty muggy, but you can’t have everything.)

The early evening rain didn’t deter the mothing faithful from setting up several mothing stations. Several of our chapter members brought their family and friends to the mothing event, which always makes these events special. You can’t beat seeing the wonder and joy in a child’s face when they make a big discovery on a mothing screen.

Here are a few photos from the event:

1st Annual Mothing Event – Rick Travis
So may moths, so little time – Rick Travis
We also had a Leopard frog drop in for a visit for a snack. – Rick Travis
Moonseed moth – Rick Travis
“Penitent Underwing” moth – Rick Travis
Rhynchomitra microrhina – Planthopper – Rick Travis

Mothing at Connemara – Vicki Sanders
Mothing at Connemara – Vicki Sanders
BPTMN Mothing Event – Vickie Sanders

Filed Under: Shaking of the Trees Post Tagged With: 2022 Mothing Event, Connemara, National Mothing Week, Rick Travis, STT 33

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