I am so sorry... the "Narcissisticus" quip was just a joke because he was displaying himself on a pedestal! I don't know what moth it is because I can't actually see the photo, and I am not an expert either. But I don't think there are any moths that large that are harmful to museum collections. Since you have found numerous ones though, it means they are getting in somehow regularly, not just accidentally. Check window seals, etc. They might be attracted to brightly lit windows at night and crawling through the gaps. Good luck! Linda R Art and Antiquities Conservation, LLC Woodinville, WA
On Wed, Apr 22, 2020, 11:25 AM Amanda Robinson < amanda.ashley.robin...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thank you for the feedback I received. I am concerned as I have now found > a few more carcasses of similar-looking moths in the same general area. > Is Narcissisticus Mothicus the appropriate name for this species? I cannot > seem to find more information based on this name. > > My biggest concern is that there are some textiles in this area and I want > to ensure they are not in danger. In my condition review of the works, they > all appear fine and I do not see any frass or webbing to indicate the moths > presence. Any guidance that can be shared is much appreciated. > > On Mon, Apr 13, 2020 at 11:14 PM artsroundhill . <artsroundh...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Narcissisticus Mothicus. >> He thought he was such a beauty he deserved to be on a pedestal too.... >> (Sorry, my brain tends toward the absurd these days...) >> Linda >> >> On Mon, Apr 13, 2020, 2:01 PM Anderson, Gretchen < >> anders...@carnegiemnh.org> wrote: >> >>> Hi Amanda, >>> I am not familiar with this species, but it does not look like any of >>> the usual pest species. It may be a causal invader. Could you give us an >>> idea of its size? >>> Gretchen Anderson >>> Conservator >>> Carnegie Museum of Natural History >>> ------------------------------ >>> *From:* pestlist@googlegroups.com <pestlist@googlegroups.com> on behalf >>> of Amanda Robinson <amanda.ashley.robin...@gmail.com> >>> *Sent:* Monday, April 13, 2020 4:24 PM >>> *To:* pestlist@googlegroups.com <pestlist@googlegroups.com> >>> *Subject:* [pestlist] Assistance Identifying Moth >>> >>> Dear all, >>> >>> I am having a hard time identifying this month I came across in one of >>> our galleries. Is anyone familiar with this specimen? >>> >>> Since our institution has closed to the public I have found >>> significantly less or zero pests in our traps. Hence my surprise when I >>> came upon this guy laying on top of a pedestal. >>> >>> If I can provide any additional information or images, please do not >>> hesitate to let me know. >>> >>> Many thanks in advance for your assistance. >>> >>> Amanda >>> >>> -- >>> *Amanda A. 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