Moth biologists / collectors "Shine a Light" on these underappreciated insects (Rutgers Ecology & Evolution)

Posted for July 25, 2014 -- Line-up of segments for NPR's "Science Friday" call-in talk show: Think moths are nothing more than drab, little brown fliers stalking your wool sweaters? The folks behind National Moth Week, happening July 19 - 27, 2014, want to change that perception. Rutgers University moth expert Elena Tartaglia describes the diversity of moths and the role that they play in nature, and gives some tips on how to become a “moth-er.” Produced by Annette Heist, Senior Producer for "Science Friday" / / / / / Guest will be Elena Tartaglia, who is a Recent PhD. recipient, Program in Ecology and Evolution, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey. FURTHER information beyond http://www.sciencefriday.com/ can be found at http://nationalmothweek.org/