Butterflies and moths are both in the Order Lepidoptera. Worldwide, there are approximately 17,500 species of butterflies and 160,000 species of moths. The vast majority of moths are nocturnal. Two moth night events in July (National Moth Week) offered a glimpse into the invisible world of these nighttime winged critters and inspired me to make my own light trap using UV party light strips and a sheet.
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This hawk was using some old buildings at Alameda Point as a high perch to scan for prey
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