(?Smaller) Moths in French Guiana

[jcweir]

Hi everyone,

I'm interested in planning a collecting trip to French Guiana, particularly looking at moths. I'm especially interested in filling in knowledge gaps about the smaller (and perhaps under-recorded) Lep groups in the area...

I'd appreciate any advice on a couple of points:

1) Suggestions of potential contacts or experts with knowledge of the moths of the region, particularly the smaller ('micro') families
2) Literature refences, particularly reviews/taxonomic works on the microleps in the region
3) Suggestions of key families that are under-recorded or under-studied in the region
4) Good sites/lodges to collect at!

Thanks,
Jamie

[jmg]

Many places in French Guiana to collect moths ! And micro-moths. One of the best location is the Relais Patawa on the Montagne de Kaw. The owner is a Ctenuchinae specialist. Not far from this place, Camp Caïman is also a good spot but the owner is not entomologist. 

www.escapade-carbet.com/carbet/camp-caiman/ 

www.escapade-carbet.com/carbet/relais-de-patawa/ 

Camp Bonaventure is also a good spot but the manager is herpetologist !

www.escapade-carbet.com/carbet/camp-bonaventure/ 

Some pictures of these spots : collector-secret.proboards.com/thread/3552/back-french-guyana 

Hoping it will help !