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NITE is a group serving the **Greater San Antonio Area **for people who enjoy observing, photographing, and learning about nocturnal insects attracted to UV lights, also known as blacklights.
Many moths and other nighttime insects are as beautiful, diverse, and fascinating as daytime butterflies and dragonflies. Our gatherings provide opportunities to explore this hidden nighttime world while contributing observations to iNaturalist, a community science platform used to document biodiversity.
NITE supports the iNaturalist project Nocturnal Insect Biodiversity: San Antonio Metro Area, which helps document nocturnal insect biodiversity across the region. Observations submitted through iNaturalist can help track species presence, seasonality, distribution, and biodiversity patterns for moths and other nighttime insects.
We host outings at public and private sites, using portable blacklight setups to attract insects for observation and photography. Beginners are welcome, and members can learn about blacklighting equipment, photography options, and how to document observations using smartphones or digital cameras.
NITE is supported by the Texas Master Naturalist – Alamo Area Chapter, a 501(c) organization dedicated to education, outreach, and service in support of natural resource conservation.
We also hold occasional social gatherings to share insights, photos, equipment ideas, identification tips, and upcoming insect-related opportunities with AAMN partners and conservation organizations.
Whether you are new to mothing or already love nocturnal insects, come join us after dark for the “NITE Life!”
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