How to get involved with moths

This is a Green Silver Lines, a night flying and fairly common moth.

You can easily take photos of these moths and add to the information on moths by getting involved and having a go at Moth trapping.

So here is some useful information to get you started
Lots of information on this web site to tell you what is required.

Along with this you need a good book and I recommend "Field Guide to the moths of GB and Ireland" by Paul Waring and Martin Townsend.

A good way to start is to find people in your area who are already trapping and see if they will let you join them. If you don't know where to start then ask you County Moth recorder to point you in the right direction, they will know everyone who is trapping in their area. A list of these CMR's can be found here just look up your own area.

If you are interested in looking at equipment then a good supplier is this one. but if you are in a dark place most lights will attract some moths for you to start. You can also make your own equipment or some areas, including mine, have equipment that you can borrow to have a go.

No moths get hurt in the trapping process, many are very sleepy which gives you time to take photos. So if you are interested get in touch with someone local and go out and have a look at the diversity around you. I learnt most by trapping at home when my children were very small so most people can give it a go.

Hope this helps answer some of the questions I have been asked, if you have more questions ask here and I will try my best to answer them. Lots of info out there and a very helpful and enthusiastic bunch of people.