We are Biodiversity Field Guide Specialists
Highlights of Live Mothing Events
This activity was also filled with so much fun wherein Dr.Shubhalaxmi explained the technique of using light sheet method for mothing. The whole week she used to go live every night discovering the moths visiting the light sheet. She also showed the technique of using ripe banana and jaggery as a bait to attract moths. Not only she but along with her many participants who had taken part in this event had set up the light sheet at their location and did mothing.
Highlights of Live Book Talk with Moth Book Authors
For live moth book authors of India we interacted with great personalities like Dr.Jagbir Singh Kirti, who has done a vast research on moths and has written 4 books on moth winning 10 national and international awards 3 life time achievement awards.Mr. Sanjay Sondhi who has also written books on moth and is still completing a book doing continuing the research and Dr. Geetha Iyer from whom we learn the journey to start her passion and heard some stories that she read from her book.
Highlights of Live with Women Moth-ers of India
We have a wonderful session with Dr. Geetha Iyer and Dr. Pritha Dey in celebration to the mothing week 2020. They were interviewed by our host Mr. Haresh Agrawal. Both of them shared their own experiences of working with the moths. They also shared some of their stories and some of the difficulties that one faces during mothing. But nothing less after all its our passion that one must follow. They also gave a message to the younger generation on how one must be dedicated to their works with a scope of future studies and new discoveries in the field of moths
Highlights of Live Interaction with Moth Specialists
We had a wonder interaction with the moth specialists like Dr. Roger Kendrick, Dr. Kailash Chandra. Learning from them and interacting with them was great. The sessions were very informative. It was joined by many participants. We also learned how to add the sighting on the portal, the websites that must be visited for identifications and references.
Highlights of 7 days moth photo challenge
This was the most exciting challenge among all. People from different parts on India participated in this challenge. Everyday had a new challenge with itself of uploading images theme wise and getting more likes and comments to ones picture. So many amazing moth pictures were posted. Thank You all for making this event lively. Just a glimpse of the pictures of these challenge.
National Moth Week (18-26 July)
National Moth Week celebrates the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths. “Moth-ers” of all ages and abilities are encouraged to learn about, observe, and document moths in their backyards, parks, and neighborhoods. It is a global citizen science event which happens every inJuly. For one whole week, people from all over the world start recording moths from the backyards and put them on a global map, by adding their sightings to citizen science platform.
The Field Guide to Indian Moths being our first publication and the author Dr.Shubhalaxmi being one of the country coordinators, we decided to bring moths in the limelight. For this we have planned a series of online events that will be held during this period.
How to participate
All our free events are happening on social media ( Facebook/Instagram) or digital platform (Zoom/Google Meet). Interested participants should like our Facebook page to receive regular updates.
We have also included paid events conducted by iNaturewatch Foundation
1. Seven Day Moth Photo Challenge
2. Live Interaction with Moth Specialists
2. Live Interaction with Moth Specialists
Date: 18 -25 July 2020
Time: 10 a.m. (first day) to 6 p.m. ( last day)
Activity: Share moth pictures as per the theme
How to participate: Details available on Facebook page
2. Live Interaction with Moth Specialists
2. Live Interaction with Moth Specialists
2. Live Interaction with Moth Specialists
Date: 18 July 2020 | 4.00 to 4.30 p.m.|Dr. Kailash Chandra, Director of Zoological Survey of India
20 July 2020| 11:00 - 11:30 a.m| Dr. Roger Kendrick, Director of C&R Wildlife, HongKong
How to participate: Register online
3. Live Mothing Event
2. Live Interaction with Moth Specialists
4. Meeting Women Moth-ers
Date: 18-25 July 2020
Time: 9 to 10 p.m.
Activity: Every night mothing sessions will happen live with Dr. Shubhalaxmi. You can participate by attending the live event
How to participate: Register online
4. Meeting Women Moth-ers
6. Selfie with Moth Caterpillar for Children
4. Meeting Women Moth-ers
Date: 19 July 2020
Time: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
* Geetha Iyer, Head of Sahyadri School (KFI), Pune
*Pritha Dey, Research Fellow, Zoologische Staatssammlung München
How to participate: Register online
5. Lecture on Moths
6. Selfie with Moth Caterpillar for Children
6. Selfie with Moth Caterpillar for Children
Date: 19 & 24 July 2020
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Activity : Facebook Live by Dr. Shubhalaxmi
*19 July 2020: Moth Mania
*24 July 2020: How to become Moth Citizen Scientist?
How to participate: Register online
6. Selfie with Moth Caterpillar for Children
6. Selfie with Moth Caterpillar for Children
6. Selfie with Moth Caterpillar for Children
Date: 19 -25 July 2020
Time: 10 a.m. (first day) to 6 p.m. ( last day)
Activity: Share caterpillar pictures as suggested
How to participate: Details available on Facebook page
Price: Win India's First Field Guide on Indian Moths by Dr.V.Shubhalaxmi worth Rs.3500/-
(Shipping Charges Rs.350/- to be paid)
7. Book Talk with Moth Authors
8. Webinar on Moth Identification
8. Webinar on Moth Identification
Date: 23- 25 July 2020
Time: 4 to 4.30 p.m.
Activity: Interview of Authors
*23 July 2020: Mr. Sanjay Sondhi, Founder Trustee, TITLI TRUST
*24 July 2020 (4-4:30 pm): Dr. Jagbir Singh, Dept. of zoology & Envs. Sci, Patiala
*25 July 2020(4-4:30 pm): Geetha Iyer, Head of Sahyadri School(KFI), Pune
How to participate: Register online
8. Webinar on Moth Identification
8. Webinar on Moth Identification
8. Webinar on Moth Identification
Date: 22 July 2020
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Resource Person: Dr. Shubhalaxmi
Organized by: iNaturewatch Foundation
Activity: Webinar on Google Meet
Programme fee: Rs.350/- per head
How to participate: Register online
9. Webinar on Moth Photography
8. Webinar on Moth Identification
9. Webinar on Moth Photography
Date: 23 July 2020
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Resource Person: Isaac Kehimkar
Organized by: iNaturewatch Foundation
Activity: Webinar on Google Meet
Programme fee: Rs.400/- per head
How to participate: Register online