Where were you looking? I've never looked for moths, but I did read a bit about it. I would think a wooded area with lots of undergrowth is where they need to lay eggs and somewhere with plants that provide nectar. Also, the stronger the light source, the farther away you'll attract from (sorry, bad English). That's all I know. Not very helpful. I was imagining renting a campsite so you have electricity and are in the woods, but you may have a perfectly appropriate spot out your back door. Good luck tonight. I assume you are a student, so have a schedule that allows for these adventures. Take pictures, if you can, to share with us old folk.

Martha

I am a student and i'm in the woods at my grandparents cabin. I hope that I can find just one Giant silk moth Just one, give me a break I never have success with giants. This is the last time i'm going to try Polyphemus eggs to raise.

I run UV and mercury vapor. I think the MV pulls in more judging by how many cluster around the UV versus how many fly circles around the MV. YMMV

I've caught many male polys at lights. I don't think I've ever caught a female.

Thanks for the different lights, should I still do a sheet on a cloths line or change where I have the lights?

My sheet hangs over a clothesline. As long as your hot light is within a couple feet of the sheet, you're good. My cold UV light hangs on the sheet.