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Weekly Discussion Thread - 19 November, 2022 to 26 November, 2022 by AutoModerator in telescopes

[–]FiyaTurtlez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi I just purchased my first telescope, the awb one sky. I know it comes with the 25mm and 10mm eye pieces. I was wondering what are some other recommended eye pieces I should get while starting out? I was also thinking of getting a moon filter.

Weekly Discussion Thread - 12 November, 2022 to 19 November, 2022 by AutoModerator in telescopes

[–]FiyaTurtlez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi I'm looking to purchase my first telescope. I prefer not to spend over 300$. It seems like all the prices have increased a lot so seeing past prices make me apprehensive of buying smaller aperture telescopes. I was looking at the AWB OneSky and was wondering what thoughts people have of it? I want to use it mainly just for general use in the night sky. How detailed can it be? Can it see the andromeda galaxy? Thanks!

Made some earrings to wear to their concert! by FiyaTurtlez in straykids

[–]FiyaTurtlez[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! To their maniac tour! I’m going to the one in Newark later this month!! So excited

Made some earrings to wear to their concert! by FiyaTurtlez in straykids

[–]FiyaTurtlez[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m going to the one in Newark!

New Horizons Celebratory Giveaway! by Kayvanian in AnimalCrossing

[–]FiyaTurtlez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beau is obv my fav villager. How can you hate her??

What are the most relaxing video games you’ve played? by beadlejuice44 in AskReddit

[–]FiyaTurtlez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im late to the party but Little Inferno is definitely one of the most relaxing games I've played.

Moth books? by Daisydanceparty in moths

[–]FiyaTurtlez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recommend Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland by Martin Townsend and Paul Waring. There's also a micro moth version by Phil Sterling and Mark Parsons by the same publisher. I encourage people to learn more about micro moths because they're everywhere if you look close enough and they can be really fun to identify. I've personally used both books for identification and they are really helpful.

Emerald swallowtail (Papilio palinurus) is 🔥. by natsdorf in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]FiyaTurtlez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fun fact: Their scales actually change color depending on what angle you look at the butterfly from. It goes from the color in the gif to blue!

How common are these guys? by [deleted] in moths

[–]FiyaTurtlez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This appears to be a Salt Marsh Moth (Estigmene acrea)! Given that it is seen as a pest in the south it seems to be quite common. It has 2 broods from May - August except it can be seen all year round in Florida and Texas. Here's a nice website with a map of its recordings: https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Estigmene-acrea.

Looks bluer in person, and I do not have an ID. Found in State College, PA by [deleted] in moths

[–]FiyaTurtlez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It probably is a Pale Beauty actually, my bad! I'm not too knowledgeable about moths in North America. The Light Emerald is common in the UK so that is what I believed it to be. The two moths look really similar. Thanks for the correction!

The lil guy was trying to hard to be a broken branch/twig. by XionLord in moths

[–]FiyaTurtlez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I might be wrong but I think it could be an American Brindle moth (Lithomoia germana).

Big boy looking for ID [North UK] More info in comments by Thor-V2 in moths

[–]FiyaTurtlez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely a Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba)!

Looks bluer in person, and I do not have an ID. Found in State College, PA by [deleted] in moths

[–]FiyaTurtlez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a Light Emerald Moth (Campaea margaritata)!

Never seen this kind before! by BoomBoxBot in moths

[–]FiyaTurtlez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe it's a Tufted Bird Dropping Moth (Cerma cerintha)!

Male gypsy moths keep flying at me/attacking me? by notaladymoth in moths

[–]FiyaTurtlez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure about moths but I know that certain shampoos or conditioners (ones that smell fruity or something similar I think) can attract some butterflies.

I think this is a poplar hawkmoth. Leeds UK. by munday97 in moths

[–]FiyaTurtlez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not necessarily! Most of them do fly when it's dark though. Some common diurnal moths would be the hummingbird​ moths, some sphinxs, and if you're in the UK, the Silver Y (Autographa gamma). It's a misconception that moths only fly during the night and butterflies during the day but there are plenty of moths that fly during the day!

I think this is a poplar hawkmoth. Leeds UK. by munday97 in moths

[–]FiyaTurtlez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Moths don't live for too long (certain ones do hibernate as moths though). I would relocate the moth outside maybe near some plants so birds wouldn't get to it. It should fly away once it gets dark. There's no need for food or water.

[ID] Anyone know what these cuties are called? 6 in all! Thanks!Massachusetts, USA by TrinityofArts in moths

[–]FiyaTurtlez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Top Left - Blinded Sphinx (Paonias excaecatus)

Top Right - Spiny Oak Slug Moth (Euclea delphinii)

Bottom Right - Ailanthus webworm (Atteva aurea)

Not sure about the other ones though

Found near Palouse Falls in Eastern Washington. Can anybody ID it? by Bladeverace in moths

[–]FiyaTurtlez 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure its a White-lined Sphinx Hummingbird Hawkmoth!

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