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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Surreybirder" data-source="post: 1449713" data-attributes="member: 1211">Hi, Sourton,I think that some moths are impossible to photograph! Generally Noctuids are easier than geometrids.My approach is to prepare a flat surface, such as an ivy leaf on a tray, and then tip the moth out of the pot onto the leaf and hold the pot in such a way that it cannot fly away. Once the moth has settled I try and remove the pot without disturbing the leaf. Sometimes I can then take a few photos. I do all that indoors so that I can try and re-catch the moth. Once that has been achieved I try again outside by just carrying the tray out. Usually the light values are better outdoors. Once I've done what I can, I then have the option of trying to coax the moth onto a twig or leaf or something more natural. I know that some people use a paintbrush to gently push the moth onto the twig but I usually just tap the pot and see where the moth lands. Obviously, you can lose the moth at almost any stage but doing this in the early morning before the temp. has got up usually makes a big difference.It's trial and error really - it can be very frustrating if you have a rare species and it takes off without warning.(I don't usually put moths in the fridge - my better half seems to feel that this is inappropriate <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> )Ken</blockquote>

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