Night Session Routine

Oregon Cycnia caterpillars fluorescing on a dogbane plant.

A typical night session for the High Park Caterpillar Survey looks something like this:

• Chat for a few minutes at the meeting spot while waiting for everyone to arrive.
• UV flashlights are distributed.
• Target area(s) of the park are discussed.
• Roles are assigned (“Time Keeper”, etc.).
• The search begins!
• Caterpillars are found and observed by the group while walking through the target area.
• “Time Keeper” lets the group know when to start heading back to the meeting spot.
• Discuss the night’s findings while returning the UV flashlights.