Snowberry clearwing, Hemaris diffinis, Port Republic, 8/23/13.
July 18 to July 26 is this year’s annual National Moth Week, when we celebrate one of the most successful forms of life on Planet Earth.
Stockton entomologist Jamie Cromartie is organizing the local event, where you can see and learn about moths up close and personal. He will be using a black light and other equipment to draw them in. Bring your camera.
Time and Date: 7:30 pm, Monday, July 20.
Site: Across from the Arts & Sciences Building on Vera King Farris Drive (aka College Drive). Stockton University campus.
Admission is free. Children are welcome. The weather prediction looks good.
For general information about the nationwide event go to:
Prionoxystus robiniae, one of the largest of the micro-moths, 6-10-12 at Greenwood WMA, Ocean County.