Moth talk, and screening new movie, Nocturnes, this Friday evening, Franklin Park Conservatory

 

A male Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polyphemus) stares us in the face.

Franklin Park Conservatory, at 1777 East Broad Street in Columbus, is hosting what should be an interesting evening with the moths this Friday, October 10. The event starts at 7pm and begins with a talk by your narrator entitled Mysterious Moths: The Darker Side of Butterflies. That'll be all about the role of moths within the eastern deciduous forest region of eastern North America, the important roles that they play, and their numerous curious quirks. The program will be rich in imagery, needless to say.

Following that, there'll be a screening of a fascinating movie, Nocturnes. Two researchers illuminate the incredible diversity of moths in an especially biodiverse region of the Eastern Himalayas. The movie is exceptionally well done and exposes the audience to a mind-blowing assemblage of seldom seen moths.

All of the details are RIGHT HERE and hope to see you there!