Thank you for volunteering for Discover Life in America! See the event details below:

Black Lighting for "Bugs"...and other nocturnal insects!

When? July 18 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Where? Bradley Fork Trailhead at Smokemont Campground

Description: Join us to help document nocturnal life in Great Smoky Mountains National Park! We will be setting up blacklight (UV lights) against sheets to attract moths, beetles and other flying insects. Many insects can see ultraviolet light, which has shorter wavelengths than light visible to the human eye. For this reason, a black light will attract different insects than a regular incandescent light. We will also spend time at dusk using a bat detector to monitor for bat activity in the area!

We will be using the iNaturalist app, to take photos and share to the community science platform. No prior experience necessary!

Event Details:

Download iNaturalist to your phone (it’s free!)
Follow prompts in the app to create an iNaturalist account
Bring water and some snacks (we’ll also provide water)
Wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes for hiking
headlamp or flashlight

Questions? Contact DLiA's Director of Communications and Outreach, Jaimie Matzko at jaimie@dlia.org or 865-258-9055.

Black Lighting for "Bugs!"

By DISCOVER LIFE IN AMERICA INC

Black Lighting for "Bugs!"

and other insects in Great Smoky Mountains National Park!