Bob,
I can ID a butterfly in flight but find moths perplexing. There are so many, I don't see how you can remember ID and even scientific names. Thank you for explaining.
Robert

.... that's why I created a website to help myself and others, and why your photos are important contributions. Please believe me when I say that I have to check the plates and species pages at Moth Photographers Group for each and every photo that I try to ID here at BugGuide.Net. I rarely remember correctly the Latin names of more than just a few species, and I am often wrong in my initial guess as to the species involved. But I have spent enough time attempting to ID moths that I can usually go to the correct family or subfamily and thus shorten the time required to search for matching photos in many cases. Nevertheless, I often have to scroll through ALL the tortricids or ALL the noctuids. Even then there are many times that I can't come close to IDing a moth. Don't be overly perplexed or discouraged. It will become somewhat easier over time and with effort.

Though I love my butterflies, I know most of the Gulf Coast fauna. Since joining BG, I've already seen more moths than b'flies. I am always finding Giant Leopard Moth cats but have never seen the moth. Apparently they don't come to lights. Where should I look for them?

BTW thank you for your dedication and advice. You are making a difference.

Robert

.... and I think others get them at black lights. They will show up sooner or later if they are in your area.