create account

Moth Trap: 30th April 2022 - Photography and Rearing Caterpillars by dannewton

View this thread on: hive.blogpeakd.comecency.com
· @dannewton ·
$21.87
Moth Trap: 30th April 2022 - Photography and Rearing Caterpillars
This post is following on from the last [Moth Trap Session](https://peakd.com/hive-127788/@dannewton/moth-trap-30th-april-2022-2-new-species-to-add-to-the-list) which took place on Saturday evening. It was a productive session including some new species that I hadn't seen before: *Scarlet Tiger* Caterpillars and a *Lunar Marbled Brown* Moth. 

Firstly, I needed to do some work with the *Pale Prominent*...

![_MG_2899 - Copy.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/23uFXuzpyPigd3Jzuc1MQHaBFofQesULg45EthZZgrQ23uTqzyStzNVEFtd22LFS4c7w9.JPG)
Pale Prominent - *Pterostoma palpina*

I first saw this species last year [on the 2nd June](https://peakd.com/hive-127788/@dannewton/moth-trap-report-2nd-june-2021-a-slight-improvement-and-a-nice-surprise). This is the same naff picture as last time, as it looks like  I didn't try to take a 'proper picture'.

I kept him in a pot in the fridge overnight, and this morning I got my background set up and all my camera gear out

>please note: keeping the moth (or any insect) in the fridge for a few hours  doesn't hurt them, and in fact the cool temperatures means they sit and wait instead of flapping about and wasting energy


![Pale Prominent-9879-1PP.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/23vsDw2WM2osck5nJAo4acbTCR1CEBqs5oaTNqgpcz2ZZEXsHheq5gnUcAp7D5isFqcsS.jpg)
Pale Prominent - *Pterostoma palpina*

The camera uses a 50mm.1.8, and I have a 13mm extension tube and a speedlight. A couple of quick images done, I pop them into photoshop to tidy up the background...

That's more like it! An image worthy of being added to my species library for future reference


![moth trap 30-04-22 (1 of 4).jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/23xARPQKyUgBT962e9qCce2xA5eb9B8TumXhaj9AATqjciniieoxWyLrsXgvECJQSn1WQ.jpg)
Scarlett tiger caterpillar - *Callimorpha dominula*

Next up were these striking looking caterpillars. They are the larvae of the Scarlet Tiger Moth. This was another new species to my list, and the bold bright colours generally look great when I use the black background 


![Scarlet Tiger cat-9860-1PP.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/23t76oVERDzDnGitL5KnP1vVe9bhXAxzzJwemXhBc7Gzf8ELAP6ZzRijQ6ae89xnFicPc.jpg)
Scarlett tiger caterpillar - *Callimorpha dominula*

So I did!

This was the same set up as the previous moth picture, and the same process in photoshop, really pleased with how this turned out, and it'll be a great addition to my Insect Portrait Project

I haven't seen the adult before... but to give you an idea:

![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/23ynoaUqAYGHayXUA51z489sK9JZcg4DRAcTUYXv3AdX2pGXeJU4X7isbwv3EbQyaWbzm.png)
*Not my image - Source [ukmoths.org.uk](https://ukmoths.org.uk/species/callimorpha-dominula/adult-4/)*

The adults look amazing!

This gave me a thought... the two caterpillars I have are nearly full sized, which means they are close to turning into a chrysalis. I have decided to try to rear them through (by protecting them and feeding them). All being well they should eclose (emerge) as adults in July, I will definitely be keeping a eye out for these...



![39thApril moth trap part 2-9871.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/23vsNJJ3t99mr17EaSjUaKAW3HwxrfpeTKBV3kgc2jpb67ng6Zjd8fgD684M9VfKTg9yT.jpg)

Here is the box I am keeping them in. I have done this once before with other caterpillars so I do have *some* experience.

The tissue paper in the bottom is designed to absorb excess moisture, and as log as I feed the right plants (in this case Stinging Nettle) and clean out their 'frass' (caterpillar poo) every couple of days... this should be quite easy.



![39thApril moth trap part 2-9866.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/23wMckr6H4PYsXpMy7NLs5BS91DsdhTnrhZX1dNd1vJsu4kVR1pQsFm5h5vt1RkKdgJ7a.jpg)



![39thApril moth trap part 2-9870.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/23wMYT6LR2iY7UBD1CjhG9YC6X69oGDEXp6bSTygorBhCXXTqTEZ2pu1TcAHyGcQfMK4D.jpg)


Last, but not least, I can now move onto the second new species: The Lunar Marbled Brown.

I chose a green background here, just to change it up.

On the white band on the wings you might be able to see a small brown crescent shape? This is the part that gives the species the name Lunar...

![39thApril moth trap part 2-9894.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/23tvVnHzeduFKr2NEA8MuVP5EdwiU2acFzbGXgHFgSWzeX3nK9Caa1AFdyD24umNzTYTs.jpg)

![39thApril moth trap part 2-9896.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/23vhW731iof7fdn8W94P8FN5xtBbBXCShJpowPTBV8Ksy8F3Yd1yyU5kAFCk789DiGLjW.jpg)

I do like chunky looking moths like these, you could say that being so furry and fluffy that they are almost 'cute'!

And on that note, my work is finished for the day. I have photographed both moths and I will release them later this evening when it is dark.

The caterpillars will be kept for a couple of weeks until they finish eating and pupate. Hopefully then it'll be a case of waiting 6-8 weeks for the gorgeous adult moth to emerge.... I can assure you that if it is successful, I will be sharing those photos here

Next week I will run the session again, and we will see what else turns up... watch this space!


---

*Notes on Pictures: Since I started moth trapping 4 years ago, I have been slowly building up collection of Library Images. The idea being that once I have taken a picture of a particular species of Moth, I don't need another picture of the same species a year later. It’s a waste of time and energy. I only take pictures of new species, or of moths that are difficult to ID, so I can get the records verified.*

While in my care, all individuals are looked after, and after Photographs have been taken, they are all released safely outside.

All names confirmed and checked via [Wikispieces](https://species.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page)
Further Research from [UK Moths](https://ukmoths.org.uk/)


<center>![Hiveblog divider.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/lVz8TBh1-Hiveblog20divider.png)</center>

<center>Thank you for reading, I hope you found it interesting.
<br> 

If you have any thoughts or opinions on this article then I'd love to see your comments. 
And if you really like the content then maybe you would like to upvote or re-hive it.</center>

<center>![logofooter.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/W0ArX3ZU-logofooter.JPG)</center>


<center>All Photos taken by @dannewton unless otherwise stated. 
Check out my [website](https://dannewtonphotography.myportfolio.com/) for more of my work.</center>

[500px](https://500px.com/p/dan_newton?view=photos) - [Redbubble](https://www.redbubble.com/people/dan-newton/shop?asc=u)

<center>![Hiveblog divider.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/lVz8TBh1-Hiveblog20divider.png)</center>  
πŸ‘  , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and 107 others
πŸ‘Ž  , , ,
properties (23)
authordannewton
permlinkmoth-trap-30th-april-2022-photography-and-rearing-caterpillars
categoryhive-127788
json_metadata{"app":"peakd/2022.04.6","format":"markdown","tags":["wildlife","amazingnature","fascinatinginsects","teamuk","moths","photography"],"users":["dannewton"],"image":["https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/23t76oVERDzDnGitL5KnP1vVe9bhXAxzzJwemXhBc7Gzf8ELAP6ZzRijQ6ae89xnFicPc.jpg","https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/23uFXuzpyPigd3Jzuc1MQHaBFofQesULg45EthZZgrQ23uTqzyStzNVEFtd22LFS4c7w9.JPG","https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/23vsDw2WM2osck5nJAo4acbTCR1CEBqs5oaTNqgpcz2ZZEXsHheq5gnUcAp7D5isFqcsS.jpg","https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/23xARPQKyUgBT962e9qCce2xA5eb9B8TumXhaj9AATqjciniieoxWyLrsXgvECJQSn1WQ.jpg","https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/23ynoaUqAYGHayXUA51z489sK9JZcg4DRAcTUYXv3AdX2pGXeJU4X7isbwv3EbQyaWbzm.png","https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/23vsNJJ3t99mr17EaSjUaKAW3HwxrfpeTKBV3kgc2jpb67ng6Zjd8fgD684M9VfKTg9yT.jpg","https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/23wMckr6H4PYsXpMy7NLs5BS91DsdhTnrhZX1dNd1vJsu4kVR1pQsFm5h5vt1RkKdgJ7a.jpg","https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/23wMYT6LR2iY7UBD1CjhG9YC6X69oGDEXp6bSTygorBhCXXTqTEZ2pu1TcAHyGcQfMK4D.jpg","https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/23tvVnHzeduFKr2NEA8MuVP5EdwiU2acFzbGXgHFgSWzeX3nK9Caa1AFdyD24umNzTYTs.jpg","https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/23vhW731iof7fdn8W94P8FN5xtBbBXCShJpowPTBV8Ksy8F3Yd1yyU5kAFCk789DiGLjW.jpg","https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/lVz8TBh1-Hiveblog20divider.png","https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/dannewton/W0ArX3ZU-logofooter.JPG"]}
created2022-05-02 05:59:00
last_update2022-05-02 05:59:00
depth0
children8
last_payout2022-05-09 05:59:00
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value10.968 HBD
curator_payout_value10.901 HBD
pending_payout_value0.000 HBD
promoted0.000 HBD
body_length6,872
author_reputation216,702,336,775,871
root_title"Moth Trap: 30th April 2022 - Photography and Rearing Caterpillars"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 HBD
percent_hbd10,000
post_id112,829,225
net_rshares22,783,475,798,007
author_curate_reward""
vote details (175)
@dna.org ·
<p>
<div class="pull-left">
    <a href="https://peakd.com/@dna.org"><img src="https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/tibfox/JQMpacqY-dna-logo.png"></a>
</div>
<b>Hello @dannewton!
    <br>
 <br>
Continue with your good contributions!
    <hr>

##### We appreciate your work and your post was manually curated by @none! from the DNA team!

Reach us on [Discord](https://discord.gg/BgJuMKY) to learn more about the project!
properties (22)
authordna.org
permlinkre-moth-trap-30th-april-2022-photography-and-rearing-caterpillars-20220504t135420z
categoryhive-127788
json_metadata"{"app": "beem/0.24.26"}"
created2022-05-04 13:54:21
last_update2022-05-04 13:54:21
depth1
children0
last_payout2022-05-11 13:54:21
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 HBD
curator_payout_value0.000 HBD
pending_payout_value0.000 HBD
promoted0.000 HBD
body_length423
author_reputation6,190,098,961,204
root_title"Moth Trap: 30th April 2022 - Photography and Rearing Caterpillars"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 HBD
percent_hbd10,000
post_id112,901,337
net_rshares0
@goldenoakfarm ·
$0.10
Can't wait until the caterpillars emerge! It looks like they will be quite spectacular.
πŸ‘  
properties (23)
authorgoldenoakfarm
permlinkre-dannewton-rb91f8
categoryhive-127788
json_metadata{"tags":["hive-127788"],"app":"peakd/2022.04.6"}
created2022-05-02 09:37:54
last_update2022-05-02 09:37:54
depth1
children1
last_payout2022-05-09 09:37:54
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.048 HBD
curator_payout_value0.048 HBD
pending_payout_value0.000 HBD
promoted0.000 HBD
body_length87
author_reputation540,823,823,068,344
root_title"Moth Trap: 30th April 2022 - Photography and Rearing Caterpillars"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 HBD
percent_hbd10,000
post_id112,833,093
net_rshares101,339,025,783
author_curate_reward""
vote details (1)
@dannewton ·
They certainly will be... just have to hope they make it, caterpillars can be quite fragile. If I do manage to get those pictures you'll be the first to know! πŸ™‚
properties (22)
authordannewton
permlinkre-goldenoakfarm-rb9tnn
categoryhive-127788
json_metadata{"tags":["hive-127788"],"app":"peakd/2022.04.6"}
created2022-05-02 19:47:48
last_update2022-05-02 19:47:48
depth2
children0
last_payout2022-05-09 19:47:48
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 HBD
curator_payout_value0.000 HBD
pending_payout_value0.000 HBD
promoted0.000 HBD
body_length160
author_reputation216,702,336,775,871
root_title"Moth Trap: 30th April 2022 - Photography and Rearing Caterpillars"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 HBD
percent_hbd10,000
post_id112,849,093
net_rshares0
@hive-127788 ·
We appreciate your work and your post has been manually curated by zoology team (oscurity,nelinoeva) on behalf of Amazing Nature Community. Keep up the good work!

Nice work!!
properties (22)
authorhive-127788
permlinkre-dannewton-rbd2k4
categoryhive-127788
json_metadata{"tags":["hive-127788"],"app":"peakd/2022.04.6"}
created2022-05-04 13:52:54
last_update2022-05-04 13:52:54
depth1
children0
last_payout2022-05-11 13:52:54
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 HBD
curator_payout_value0.000 HBD
pending_payout_value0.000 HBD
promoted0.000 HBD
body_length175
author_reputation197,201,209,401,815
root_title"Moth Trap: 30th April 2022 - Photography and Rearing Caterpillars"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 HBD
percent_hbd10,000
post_id112,901,306
net_rshares0
@jsvasquez1986 ·
amazing pictures
properties (22)
authorjsvasquez1986
permlinkre-dannewton-202252t164251888z
categoryhive-127788
json_metadata{"tags":["wildlife","amazingnature","fascinatinginsects","teamuk","moths","photography"],"app":"ecency/3.0.22-vision","format":"markdown+html"}
created2022-05-02 21:42:54
last_update2022-05-02 21:42:54
depth1
children0
last_payout2022-05-09 21:42:54
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 HBD
curator_payout_value0.000 HBD
pending_payout_value0.000 HBD
promoted0.000 HBD
body_length16
author_reputation4,746,371,054,133
root_title"Moth Trap: 30th April 2022 - Photography and Rearing Caterpillars"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 HBD
percent_hbd10,000
post_id112,851,948
net_rshares0
@teamuksupport ·
Hi @dannewton, 
 Thank you for participating in the #teamuk curated tag. We have upvoted your quality content. 
 For more information visit our discord https://discord.gg/8CVx2Am
πŸ‘  
properties (23)
authorteamuksupport
permlinkre-moth-trap-30th-april-2022-photography-and-rearing-caterpillars-20220502t060200z
categoryhive-127788
json_metadata"{"app": "beem/0.24.26"}"
created2022-05-02 06:02:00
last_update2022-05-02 06:02:00
depth1
children0
last_payout2022-05-09 06:02:00
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 HBD
curator_payout_value0.000 HBD
pending_payout_value0.000 HBD
promoted0.000 HBD
body_length178
author_reputation7,149,948,397,084
root_title"Moth Trap: 30th April 2022 - Photography and Rearing Caterpillars"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 HBD
percent_hbd10,000
post_id112,829,270
net_rshares2,738,699,761
author_curate_reward""
vote details (1)
@toofasteddie ·
$0.10
Sometimes the caterpillars are nicer than their corresponding butterflies. Great pics.
πŸ‘  
properties (23)
authortoofasteddie
permlinkre-dannewton-202252t83933527z
categoryhive-127788
json_metadata{"tags":["hive-127788","wildlife","amazingnature","fascinatinginsects","teamuk","moths","photography"],"app":"ecency/3.0.27-mobile","format":"markdown+html"}
created2022-05-02 06:39:33
last_update2022-05-02 06:39:33
depth1
children1
last_payout2022-05-09 06:39:33
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.049 HBD
curator_payout_value0.048 HBD
pending_payout_value0.000 HBD
promoted0.000 HBD
body_length86
author_reputation680,009,310,853,463
root_title"Moth Trap: 30th April 2022 - Photography and Rearing Caterpillars"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 HBD
percent_hbd10,000
post_id112,829,915
net_rshares102,330,735,151
author_curate_reward""
vote details (1)
@dannewton ·
Thank you, and yes I agree, some butterflies can be quite boring in comparison!
properties (22)
authordannewton
permlinkre-toofasteddie-rb9tiz
categoryhive-127788
json_metadata{"tags":["hive-127788"],"app":"peakd/2022.04.6"}
created2022-05-02 19:45:00
last_update2022-05-02 19:45:00
depth2
children0
last_payout2022-05-09 19:45:00
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 HBD
curator_payout_value0.000 HBD
pending_payout_value0.000 HBD
promoted0.000 HBD
body_length79
author_reputation216,702,336,775,871
root_title"Moth Trap: 30th April 2022 - Photography and Rearing Caterpillars"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 HBD
percent_hbd10,000
post_id112,849,021
net_rshares0