The Magic of Moths

Topeka Audubon Society

Come along for an introduction to moths! Moths are not the drab, clothes-eating pests you might think of. With a subtle beauty, they are more diverse than butterflies, are pollinators & food too.

Eric R. Eaton is a writer, author of Bugwatching: The Art, Joy, and Importance of Observing Insects,  Insectpedia, and Wasps: The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect. He is also lead author of the Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America, and co-author of Insects Did It First with Gregory S. Paulson.  He has written articles about insects and wildlife for Natural History, Birds and Blooms, Ranger Rick, Missouri Conservationist, and other magazines.  Eric writes the blogs Bug Eric and Sense of Misplaced. He studied entomology at Oregon State University, and has worked as a professional entomologist at the University of Massachusetts (Amherst), Cincinnati Zoo, and Chase Studio, Inc., as well as on private contract for the Smithsonian, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, and University of Colorado. His empathy for the squeamish and scared, knack for identification of mystery bugs, and his accurate, jargon-free explanations of insect biology have made him a leading figure in popular entomology. He resides in Leavenworth, Kansas (not incarcerated!) with his partner, Heidi.

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