Moths Matter: A Talk with Glenn Fine & Dana Ross
Schedule
Sun Mar 08 2026 at 02:30 pm to 04:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Belleview Grange | Ashland, OR
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Come learn about moths!Because moths are beautiful and ecologically important!
No registration required.
By donation to support the Siskiyou Crest Moth Project
Presentation outline:
1. Introduction
• Siskiyou Crest Moth Project
• Brief introduction to Glenn Fine
2. Why Moths Matter
• Overview of moth diversity and ecological roles
• Diversity of habitats in the Eddy Mountains and the Siskiyou Crest
• Evolutionary history of the Klamath Range as refugium
3. Moth Diversity and Examples by Size
• Moths and butterflies: similarities and differences
4. Finding and Photographing Moths
5. Indoor Portraits of Moths
6. Identifying Moths from Photos
• Using iNaturalist for identification and collaboration
• BugGuide as a resource
• FieldGuide.ai as an AI-assisted option
• Pacific Northwest Moths and Moth Photographers Group
• Verifying IDs using multiple sources
Glenn Fine, a Siskiyou County resident, has spent the past six years immersed in the study of moths. He collaborates with universities across the U.S. and internationally, works with independent researchers, and maintains a close partnership with the California Academy of Sciences. A skilled lepidopterist, Glenn has uncovered numerous species new to science and is passionate about sharing the surprising diversity and ecological importance of these often-overlooked insects.
Dana Ross is a recognized expert in Pacific Northwest butterflies and moths (Lepidoptera). His life-long amateur interest in these insects eventually led to an M.S. degree in Entomology from Oregon State University under Dr. Jeffrey Miller. Dana currently holds a Courtesy Faculty position within Oregon State University’s Department of Integrative Biology where he serves as a curator of Lepidoptera at the Oregon State Arthropod Collection.
Learn more about the Siskiyou Crest Moth Project: https://siskiyoucrestcoalition.org/siskiyou-crest-moth-project/
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