Moth count 2009

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Garden Moth Count
Scientists are asking people to search their gardens and local parks for both the Scarlet Tiger and the two different types of Peppered Moth over the coming nine days (20-28 June) and to log their sightings as part of Garden Moths Count 2009.

Garden Moths Count is the annual event that raises interest in the moths found in UK gardens. It is part of the national Moths Count project, established after research indicated massive declines in moth numbers, especially in the southern half of Britain. Peppered Moth numbers are down by almost two thirds compared with 40 years ago.

How to attract moths
Sightings of moths seen by day or at night can be logged at the Garden Moths Count website Moths Count This also explains how to attract moths in simple fun ways, including using a torch or fizzy drink. Full details, including images of moths to look out for as well as details of when they are likely to be seen, can also be found on the website.