Category: Orthosia
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Pemberton, April 2026
Last weekend I took an extra day off work to spend three nights mothing in Pemberton, BC. It’s only a 2 hour drive from where I live, so until now, I’ve just driven through, figuring I wouldn’t pick up anything new. Those suspicions held up: zero new moths, alas. It was still a lovely trip,…
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Orthosia
Orthosia are a common genus of noctuid found worldwide with over 50 species, 9 of which have been recorded here in BC. They’re one of the earliest noctuids I see here on Bowen Island each year, and after the moth-bereft winter months it’s always a joy to see them again. This year (2024) was no…
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