leptraps
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Post by leptraps on Mar 22, 2020 4:15:56 GMT -8
I have always been amazed at the prices that the "Collectors" of Lepidoptera are willing to pay/spend.
I only collect North American Lepidotera. I will admit to having some Caribbean material that I collected or was given. However, there are those who are aesthetic collectors only. There are some absolutely gorgeous Lepidoptera. I would rather travel out west to collect Lepidoptera. I use Light Traps, Bait Traps and a net.
As many of you know, I like moths, especially those gray and brown Noctuid moths. At one time I really got into Catagramia (88 Butterflies). I have about 1100 specimens in my collection. I have done very little with them since 2005(??). Even now, as spring approaches, I still like those cold weather/winter Moths.
I spread about 25 Lithophane and several Eupsilia last night that I collect in Bait Traps Saturday afternoon. I also have four (4) UFO's Noctuids and an odd looking Geometridae.
While out checking my Bait Traps, I encountered a couple of Deer. They like my apples. (I like to eat apples, before heading out to check my traps, I always slice up a couple to eat during my travels.) I always have several apples in my front seat of my car to feed the deer.
Spring is almost sprung. I may set out some light traps towards the end of week. Temps in the upper 60's low 70's will have the Moths on the wing.
You guys in Florida should be busy. Mid March in South Florida will have the Spring Skippers on the thistles.
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Post by jhyatt on Mar 22, 2020 6:01:07 GMT -8
Well said, Exoticimports and Paul K! The market determines whether prices are too high or not. If they're to high, items won't sell. If they do sell, then the price was acceptable to some buyer. I see no moral problem with letting the market operate.
Regards, jh
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Post by wollastoni on Mar 23, 2020 2:15:43 GMT -8
@hovado, I would be very happy to give you 1000€ for a Delias elusiva, even if you have bought it in an auction for 10€.
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