This involves recording the moth species trapped in our nature reserve every Sunday night between March and November 2009. We identify the moths, record the numbers and release them.

“I am delighted that you are joining the Garden Moth Scheme. We have few recorders in your area so your records are especially welcome.” George Davis, South-west England survey co-ordinator.

Our questions

how long do moths live?
why have so many British moths become extinct?
do moths hear?
why are there so many more moths than butterflies?
why is the number of moths decreasing?
why do some moths have clear wings?
how many types of moth can you get?
what do moths eat?
what time of day do they sleep?
do moths have the same pattern on each side of their wings?
what predators do moths have?
what's the maximum size of a moth?
do moths sleep?
do moths fly in groups?
why is there quite a small number of butterflies?

Results

Our up to date results can be seen on the WASP blog.

Technical information:

We are using a Skinner trap with a 15W actinic light.

Other information

Click this link to go to the official Garden Moth Scheme website.

News

WORKSHOP

We had a workshop on 25 September in a yurt! We drew the animals and insects in our Nature Reserve.
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NATURE NIGHT

We held an event on 18 September, where parents came to school and joined us looking at our wildlife as part of the National Moth Night.
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SIGNS OF AUTUMN

We've started the new term exploring the changes in nature that signal a new season.
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FUNDING SUCCESS!!

In April 2009 we heard that we had been awarded a Partnership Grant from The Royal Society. Read more >>