Immerse yourself in an unknown cosmos and explore our native moth species on the screen, which are attracted using special lamps and baits.
With the onset of twilight, many of our native moth species can be attracted using a “light screen” and “bait strings.” Many of these species present themselves in yellow, orange, red, or green and are not inconspicuous at all. Some have a wingspan of just a few millimeters, while others exceed 10 cm in wingspan. Thomas Zechmeister will introduce you to the unknown cosmos of moths and provide you with an entertaining and exciting overview of the local species landscape, their significance in the ecosystem, and the necessity of monitoring them for nature conservation-related management measures.
Speaker: Thomas Zechmeister is the head of the Biological Station at the State Laboratory for Chemical and Microbiological Water Analyses in Illmitz. In addition, he is involved in biodiversity monitoring of moths in ecologically valuable habitats in Burgenland for natural history management issues.
Recommended Equipment:
- Sturdy footwear,
- Jacket or sweater
- Flashlight or headlamp,
- Mosquito repellent spray
- If needed: Reading glasses or magnifying glass
- Head covering,
- possibly a small snack,
- possibly a folding chair or blanket to sit on
possibly a camera/phone with a macro lens
Participation is free!
Registration is absolutely necessary: naturpark.geschriebenstein@outlook.com or 0699 19452590
The event cannot take place in rainy weather, thunderstorms, strong winds, or storms. In such cases, registered individuals will be informed by the nature park.