pt2:-Yes my interests in natural history are becoming more and more diverse and my range of ID skills are growing with that.At the moment I'd like put my macro on AF,but I guess that this will not bring the best results.:-)
Hi Janet,I started out as a birder at about the age of 10,then in the past five years I've become more of an all rounder,I didnt ever think back then I'd end up studying insects.SNHS surveys also made me look at Ladybirds,Shieldbugs and their alllies,Longhorn Beetles amongst others.I've just got a 105 macro,I still dont like the idea of manual:-)
So you've got the Ladybirds covered as well then:-),I'm a beginner with moths though ,I dont run my own trap,I'd like to ,at the moment I get access to one,as a friend surveys them and must be afraid of the dark,so asks me along,It certainly wouldnt be because of moth ID skills.Cheers Jason
Thanks Janet for your help with the SNHS links:D,Im glad the SNHS Ladybirds site helped you ,although this site was before my SNHS time ,I think.Ive been surveying for them since 2005 and if a 2nd ed of the book comes out the distribution accuracy will be much improved.:)