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Moth Expert June 2024

Member Event with Moth Expert Jeanette Jaskula

Member Event: Return of Moth Expert

For the second summer in a row, Eagle Creek Park Foundation has been lucky to host Indiana moth expert Jeanette Jaskula for a presentation and night of moth hunting. In her presentation “Welcome to the Dark Side,” Jeanette took a captivated crowd through everything from identification, taxonomy, moths as pollinators, and moths in pop culture. After an exciting round of Q&A with Jeanette, our members were invited to watch for moths at the baited trees and near the light setups. By the end of the evening we saw a couple dozen moth species represented, including the Dead-Wood Borer Moth and the beautiful Glossy Black Idia Moth.

 

About the guest

Jeanette Jaskula is an Indiana-based moth expert and President of Friends of the Sands, the non-profit friends group for the Kankakee Sands region in Northwest Indiana. 

Check out Jeanette’s iNaturalist profile >

 

Date
June 24, 2024
Location
Earth Discovery Center

 

ENHANCE

Approximately 40 Eagle Creek Park Foundation Members, friends, and staff learned about moths. Then they attracted moths with two different kinds of lights and a secret recipe from our guest expert, Jeanette. What an amazing hands-on opportunity to learn about our night-time friends – the moths!

 

Return of the Moth Expert - Gallery
Two individuals standing beside a bright light source on a white surface during an outdoor event at night.
Close-up of a moth identification guide on gravel, featuring various moth illustrations and a flashlight illuminating the page.
Schedule for National Moth Week events from July 18 to July 27, featuring locations and dates for activities in Indiana and Nashville.
A dark-colored moth blending into the textured surface of tree bark, showcasing its natural camouflage in a forest environment.
Participants conducting a light experiment with a green light source and various tools on a white surface.
Close-up of moths resting on a textured natural surface, showcasing their muted colors and wing patterns.
Close-up of a moth resting on tree bark, showcasing its natural camouflage and texture against the wood.
Image of a moth identification guide featuring assorted owlets including Common Arugia, Dead Wood Borer Moth, Thin-Winged Owlet, and Large Hyponoe.

Membership means more than park access

 

At the Moth Event

Members went deep on moths with our favorite local expert, Jeanette Jaskula. We learned about the fancy colors and important role moths play in our delicate ecosystems. Check out out or gallery of images from the night.

 

This event was member-only. Members receive invites to roughly monthly member events.

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