Summer break has arrived for schools!
The Latitude festival, known for its diverse range of activities, recently hosted a day filled with educational and fun experiences for schools. The day was a nonstop whirlwind of activities, including creating nature journals, making willow jellyfish, minibeast hunting, and lake dipping.
During one of the school visits, a moth session took place at a brilliant school where two fascinating moth species were caught. The gorgeously golden fluffy oak eggar and the canary-shouldered thorn moth, with its distinctive yellow "shoulders" on the forewings, were the stars of the show.
The canary-shouldered thorn moth, scientifically known as Ennomos alniaria, is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. This moth is one of several "thorn" moth species that appear in autumn. For more specific information about this moth, including its classification and sightings, you can refer to sources such as BirdGuides, local moth recording groups like Somerset Moths and Sussex Moth Group, and social media platforms like Instagram.
The author, representing the trust at Latitude festival, had a rewarding (and exhausting) experience introducing nature to a diverse range of people. The weekend was marked by notable finds such as baby toads, water scorpions, and newt poles.
For future interns, a useful tip is to not forget their ticket, as they may have to drive home to get it. The author's blog post focuses on the educational and fun aspects of the Latitude festival and school visits, providing an insightful account of the event. Rest assured, the blog post does not contain any advertisements.
At the Latitude festival, school visits extended beyond the usual activities, incorporating a forest school approach to education and self-development. This included a moth session at a school, where the canary-shouldered thorn moth, a captivating species in the Geometridae family, was presented.
