Identification of Distinctive Moths

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Identify a number of UK moths to species level.

Time commitment: This course will require approximately 4-6 hours of your time to complete.

The final deadline to complete any outstanding quizzes and self-study components is the 30th November 2023.

Who Should Attend? – Anyone interested in learning more about UK wildlife!

Knowledge Level – Beginner.

Prior Knowledge – No existing knowledge or experience is needed for this course. Just a willingness to contribute and learn.

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Live Webinar Information

There are no live webinars associated with this course.

Please note: Access is limited to the email address used for purchase and cannot be amended afterwards.

Please ensure:

• The email supplied at booking matches that on your Field Studies Council booking account.
• The email address supplied is not shared by another user (eg shared accounts).

To link existing Field Studies Council Moodle accounts please ensure the email on your Booking account matches that displayed in your Moodle user profile.

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Accessing Your Course

Upon registration, you will be sent two emails:

• A confirmation of your order
• A separate email with a link to our course page hosted by Moodle.

For existing users

Your newly added course will be available to your Moodle dashboard after logging in with your preexisting login details.

For new users

Once booked use the email address and password associated with your Field Studies Council Booking account on our Moodle Login page.

Access to course content will be from the 1st of June until the 30th of November 2023.

Time commitment: This course will require approximately 4-6 hours of your time to complete.

The final deadline to complete any outstanding quizzes and self-study components is the 30th of November 2023.

This one module course covers the identification and ecology of 14 commonly encountered moth species in the UK.

Topics include:

• Introduction
• Hawk-moths
• Tiger Moths
• Geometer Moths
• Noctuid Moths
• Prominent and Kitten Moths
• Recording UK Moths

This course includes:

• One module self-study content with its own certificate of achievement
• Auto-graded activities
• Identification quiz
• Tailored course completion certificate

Once the course commences, you will gain access to self-study 'workbooks' to begin your learning journey. Quizzes and skill checks will give you instant feedback on your learning.

Recommended Devices

It is recommended that you access your course through a PC or laptop. Please be aware that there will be reduced functionality if you decide to access the course through a tablet or smartphone. The Field Studies Council is unable to email content directly to you.

Supporting Science

Butterfly Conservation has worked with partners and collaborated with volunteers to deliver Supporting Science. The project has created new recording experiences and data tools. Field Studies Council have partnered with the project to develop exciting new online training, including this course. Together, these initiatives will help support butterfly and moth science.

Butterfly Conservation is the UK’s charity dedicated to saving butterflies, moths and our natural environment. Larger moths have declined in abundance by 33% since 1968. Encounters with butterflies and moths are now infrequent for many people, but it doesn’t have to be this way. We work to create a world where butterflies and moths thrive and can be enjoyed by everyone, everywhere.

Supporting Science was made possible with funding from the National Lottery and DCMS, distributed through the Digital Skills for Heritage Initiative, and was supported by The Henry C. Hoare Charitable Trust, Sophia Webster Ltd. and The Lochlands Trust.