Moths: The Unknown Pollinators

800 Algoma Boulevard,Oshkosh WI 54901

30 July, 2022

Description

This course counts towards the 50-hour Wisconsin Native Plant Certification Program. Instructor: Randy Powers Format: In person Dates/Times: July 30  9am-3:30pm (half hour lunch on your own) Location: UW Oshkosh Campus Core Course (6 hours) Description: Moths are usually overlooked, misunderstood, and undervalued. This course will provide insight into the world of moths and their importance in both the animal kingdom and plant kingdom. Explore not only night moths, but also day moths through an examination of their life cycles, predators, habitats, plant uses and contribution as pollinators. Then, head out into the UWO native plantings in search of day moths and discuss important native plant species for planning a moth garden.