Concealer moths (Oecophoridae)

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Concealer moths (Oecophoridae)

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KylieWaldon wrote:

4 Mar 2025

lol donhe. I'd be happy either way. I think i've only had frogs three times in the wild in daylight!

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donhe wrote:

4 Mar 2025

I put a uv bulb in the light in my white porch. Had to race a line up of frogs that came for supper though.

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WendyEM wrote:

4 Mar 2025

If you do go with the UV light take care not to look into them (even though they are not bright and don't hurt) as they are very bad for your eyes - cause cataracts etc

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ibaird wrote:

4 Mar 2025

Hi Kylie. You can use a mobile phone on flash and macro (x1) supported by a pen light. But best to invest in a digital SLR camera with a focusable macro lens and ringlite illumination for the moths up close before you activate the flash if needed. UV led lights are best, but UV fluorescent tubes screwed into a screw ES2 nmount and powered by 240V on a lead from the house is a good robust serviceable solution. Buy the fluorescent UV tubes (50W available) at Bunnings in the 'bug control section. A battery light mounted on your head is also convenient. Specialist robust UV Led lights are also available online from Germany designed by an entomologist, but they're expensive. Your choice, it all depends how serious you are about wanting see your local moths!

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KylieWaldon wrote:

4 Mar 2025

wow. TYVM WendyEM

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