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Blacklighting for Bugs!

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Blacklighting for β€œBugs”…and other nocturnal insects!

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

Where? Smokemont Campground

Join us to help document nocturnal life in Great Smoky Mountains National Park! We will also spend time at dusk using a bat detector to monitor for bat activity in the area! We will also spend time at dusk using a bat detector to monitor for bat activity in the area!

Why use blacklights?

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

Free registration is required and spots are limited! dlia.org/black-lighting-for-bugs
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