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Post by timsbugs on Jun 25, 2011 13:21:45 GMT -8
I think I narowed it down to a tussock moth (Dasychira ) posibly the northern pine tussock moth (Dasychira plagiata)
Tim
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Post by timsbugs on Jun 24, 2011 21:14:00 GMT -8
I came across this caterpillar on a fishing trip 3 weeks ago in northern Saskatchewan, Jan Lake, Canada. It was about 40mm long, and I found it wandering, so no idea what its host plant was. Thanks for any help. Tim Attachments:
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Post by timsbugs on May 21, 2011 20:07:51 GMT -8
A small Tupperware container in a padded envelope costs $2.50 US to ship anywhere in North America. A few smaller packages is better than one big one. Mine took 2 weeks to get to Canada.
Tim
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Post by timsbugs on May 19, 2011 21:12:43 GMT -8
January isn't the best month for collecting because of the high winds at night. But if you don't mind fighting with your collecting sheet at night, you'll be rewarded with some amazing specimens. The locals are great as well, I rented a 4x4 and put 3500km. on it driving all over Panama, never did I feel unsafe or threatened.
Tim
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Post by timsbugs on May 16, 2011 17:23:06 GMT -8
I stayed at: mounttotumas.com/welcome.htm in Jan. of this year. It was Amazing! There will be even more bugs in July. Jeff jeffreydietrich57@gmail.com is an awesome host, and even has his own light rigs that he will set up for you to use.. Give Jeff an email, he will answer all your questions. Have a great trip! Tim
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Post by timsbugs on Apr 18, 2011 17:05:04 GMT -8
Yes! Who else could do that.
Tim
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Post by timsbugs on Apr 18, 2011 8:52:45 GMT -8
Here is a hercules/hillus cross. I know some may roll there eyes, but I just figured out how to combine more than one photo. Tim Attachments:
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Post by timsbugs on Apr 6, 2011 8:47:01 GMT -8
Q: How many flies does it take to screw in a light bulb? A: Two
The real question is how did they get in there?
Tim
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Post by timsbugs on Jan 6, 2011 16:42:38 GMT -8
There's a butterfly in the picture? Tim
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Post by timsbugs on Jan 5, 2011 11:34:59 GMT -8
Alejandro I think if you are worried about DNA, then you need to pinch. In my experience Ammonium Carbonate has never caused color fade especially with greens, and keeps specimens very pliable more so than ethyl acetate. In a properly loaded kill jar it takes only seconds to incapacitate a small Geometrinae. Then I follow Clark instructions.
For my kill jar I use a plastic peanut butter jar with AC in the bottom and half way up I place a perforated piece of foam cut a little larger than the inside diameter of the jar, wrapped in soft tissue paper. This prevents the gas from escaping to quickly when you remove the lid and has a much quicker recovery time. For small moths this works by far the best for me.
Tim
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Post by timsbugs on Jan 4, 2011 20:21:37 GMT -8
I like Ammonium Carbonate for small moths and you can safely pack it in your luggage.
Tim
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Post by timsbugs on Jan 4, 2011 20:11:09 GMT -8
No I was not, but its added to my favorites now! Thanks again John
Tim
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Post by timsbugs on Jan 3, 2011 19:50:57 GMT -8
Thanks John, I've noticed it spelt hyperborea and hyperboreus?
Sorry for the large pictures, You should have seen the one Clark had to delete. I'l get the hang of it yet!
Tim
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Post by timsbugs on Jan 3, 2011 10:19:10 GMT -8
Nice picture! What are they?
Tim
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Post by timsbugs on Jan 2, 2011 18:43:39 GMT -8
Sorry I guess that was a little too big!
Tim
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