Night of Moths in the Greater Côa Valley
Moths of Portugal The Portuguese fauna of Lepidoptera comprises a total of around 2,600 species, most of which are moths. Despite attracting an increasing number of enthusiasts, this group of insects remains poorly studied, especially those that fly at night. That is why, every year, new species are discovered or their distribution and biological details are updated. Moths are pollinating insects in their adult stage and feed on a wide variety of plants in their larval phase. They are bioindicators and are the basis of the food chain for many species. Moth survey to monitor biodiversity The Greater Côa Valley offers a great opportunity to follow the evolution of species abundance and diversity, side by side with the rewilding of the landscape. And through these moth trapping activities, we are able to collect information about the occurrence of species and their abundance. In the medium to long term, this allows us to understand the evolution of moth populations in a changing landscape under rewilding management. In this sense, by participating in this activity, you are contributing to the monitoring of species and the ecosystem. Night of Moths is a nocturnal activity and is led by Fernando Romão, an amateur naturalist who has participated in and organised moth trapping sessions since the 1990s. He has even discovered new species for Portugal. This activity simply involves attracting moths with the light of a lamp, making it easier to observe and record them. No moths are captured during these sessions.
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- Country🇵🇹 Portugal
- Approved by Rewilding Europe and member of a rewilding businesses network?Yes, and member of the Wild Côa Network - Portugal
Programme
Location: any of the rewilding areas of the Greater Côa Valley Duration: 1 to 4 hours (starting after sunset) Type: The activity takes place at a fixed location where we will remain throughout.
What's Included?
Specialized guide, fee for nature conservation, insurance.
How your experience helps rewilding efforts
Our activities seek to publicise the natural heritage of the rewilding areas and the actions that have been carried out in favour of restoring the landscape and the ecosystems of the Greater Côa Valley. A percentage of our profits is donated to support rewilding initiatives in the Greater Côa Valley, through our partner Rewilding Portugal.
Seasonal Availability
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Languages spoken
- English
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Group size
Up to 8 participants
Frequently Asked Questions
As the activity takes place at night and, depending on the time of year, it is quite natural for temperatures to be cooler, so it is advisable to wear comfortable clothing and footwear, suitable for the expected weather conditions. Warm clothes, a beanie or hat, gloves, for the colder nights. Water or snacks, eventually. As the activity involves standing for long periods of time, we suggest you bring a chair or camping stool. Even during the summer, the weather can deteriorate very sunddenly and become somewhat harsh: strong winds, low temperatures, fogs. Depending on the weather conditions for the day of the activity, there may be, or not, a change or cancellation of the program.
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About the listing author
WILDLIFE PORTUGAL is a small travel agency and tourism operator company based in the central interior of Portugal, specialising in the promotion and implementation of nature tourism activities. With in-depth knowledge of Portugal’s natural values, we seek to publicise and promote this wealth through nature tourism activities, arousing our clients’ curiosity about these aspects and making them aware of the importance of conserving this heritage. Our specific nature observation, photography and interpretation activities are often combined with the walking routes we take, making them an enriching experience from a physical, psychological and cognitive point of view. Operating in Portugal, we organise specific tours for nature observation and interpretation (birds and mammals, insects, botany, reptiles and amphibians, geology, etc.). We are trained and properly accredited to organise visits to the rewilding areas of the Greater Côa Valley. We also organise a number of wildlife photography tours. In this sense, through a collaborative partnership with Rewilding Portugal, we are managing a series of wildlife photographic hides in the rewilding areas of the Greater Côa Valley. In addition to the natural heritage, we try to highlight the cultural, historical and gastronomic values that differentiate the territories where we operate. WILDLIFE PORTUGAL is a member of the Wild Côa Network and is helping to make the Greater Côa Valley a more natural and wilder place, valuing and promoting the coexistence of natural values with local communities and traditional practices. WILDLIFE PORTUGAL has the support and backing of the Rewilding Europe Foundation, a Europe-wide initiative whose mission is to promote the creation of more spaces for wildlife and to develop nature tourism in these areas. Licensed by Turismo de Portugal, with RNAVT 12577 and RNAAT 369/2025 registrations, WILDLIFE PORTUGAL also has a Nature Tourism certificate and is a NATURAL.PT member, as we have chosen the National Network of Protected Areas for most of our activities, as it is in these natural spaces that we find the most significant values of our natural heritage.
WILDLIFE PORTUGAL is a small travel agency and tourism operator company based in the central interior of Portugal, specialising in the promotion and implementation of nature tourism activities. With in-depth knowledge of Portugal’s natural values, we seek to publicise and promote this wealth through nature tourism activities, arousing our clients’ curiosity about these aspects and making them aware of the importance of conserving this heritage. Our specific nature observation, photography and interpretation activities are often combined with the walking routes we take, making them an enriching experience from a physical, psychological and cognitive point of view. Operating in Portugal, we organise specific tours for nature observation and interpretation (birds and mammals, insects, botany, reptiles and amphibians, geology, etc.). We are trained and properly accredited to organise visits to the rewilding areas of the Greater Côa Valley. We also organise a number of wildlife photography tours. In this sense, through a collaborative partnership with Rewilding Portugal, we are managing a series of wildlife photographic hides in the rewilding areas of the Greater Côa Valley. In addition to the natural heritage, we try to highlight the cultural, historical and gastronomic values that differentiate the territories where we operate. WILDLIFE PORTUGAL is a member of the Wild Côa Network and is helping to make the Greater Côa Valley a more natural and wilder place, valuing and promoting the coexistence of natural values with local communities and traditional practices. WILDLIFE PORTUGAL has the support and backing of the Rewilding Europe Foundation, a Europe-wide initiative whose mission is to promote the creation of more spaces for wildlife and to develop nature tourism in these areas. Licensed by Turismo de Portugal, with RNAVT 12577 and RNAAT 369/2025 registrations, WILDLIFE PORTUGAL also has a Nature Tourism certificate and is a NATURAL.PT member, as we have chosen the National Network of Protected Areas for most of our activities, as it is in these natural spaces that we find the most significant values of our natural heritage.
Night of Moths in the Greater Côa Valley
Night of Moths in the Greater Côa Valley
€135.00
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