Where do I find them

DaiTheDragon · #1 (**permalink**) 19-04-2007, 03:42 PM

I know this is probaly a daft question, but when you look for moths clinging to the bark of trees, do you look on the sunny side or shady side.

Dai

goosey · #2 (**permalink**) 19-04-2007, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DaiTheDragon

I know this is probaly a daft question, but when you look for moths clinging to the bark of trees, do you look on the sunny side or shady side.

Dai

I think that is a really interesting question Dai, also which trees are you most likely to find them on?

andy68 · #3 (**permalink**) 19-04-2007, 04:18 PM

I've only rarely found moths sitting on tree trunks during the day, but the few I have seen have always been on the shady side of the tree. Very few moths will sit still for long in bright sunshine.

Most nocturnal moths spend the day well hidden from predators, which is why they're so difficult to find. If we can see them, so can the birds!

Andy