Beginners guide to Moth Identification and Anatomy

This is my latest beginners guide video on how you can learn all about moth identification and moth anatomy in an easy-to-understand way which will help you to improve your moth identification skills.

By Martyn Priestley Wildlife field officer Low Moor & Oakenshaw conservation group.

Filmed in my urban wildlife garden where I have recorded 431 different moth species to date. You will learn how important it is to know the anatomy of a moth with simple illustrations. I then move on to learning key features of say a moth's forewing which will help you get the correct identification of your moth.

Many key features are discussed like the size of a moth, oval and kidney marks...Where are they? and what are Cross lines?. Also useful tips on how to measure a moths wing to aid identification.

I explain when moth trapping how you can pot a small moth which is resting in a hard to see part of your moth trap so you can identify the moth. How to use a moth potting tube and many other moth identification tips.

Also how important it is to learn about the different moth families.

I discuss how useful it is when trying to identify a moth, from your moth field guide what is your moth's flight season and habitat for a correct identification.

Why not think about rewilding your garden for the benefit of moths and butterflies with a small or large native wildflower meadow. Dig a wildlife pond to encourage frogs, newts and toads to breed.

Your wildlife pond you will also attract dragonflies, even moths and an array of pond creatures.

Martyn Priestley Wildlife field officer Low Moor & Oakenshaw conservation group.