What is a Lepidopterophile?

It is a lover of butterflies and moths (Lepidoptera). And yes, that is what I am, even though it took me a while. My first encounter with moths was a bit of a hesitant one. I wasn't the greatest fan of insects (too many legs, too much chitin), but the interaction with my beautiful fluffy hawkmoths changed my mind (at least as far as butterflies and moths are concerned). 
 

What's up with Winnie-the-pooh?

People take their inspiration from many places, but I prefer to listen to a bear with very little brain. He generally gets it right. Sadly he didn't have any wise words on moths, but his wisdom on other furry insects is spot on: 'The only reason for making a buzzing-noise that I know of is because you're a bee...The only reason for being a bee that I know of is making honey....and the only reason for making honey is so I can eat it. ' 

Quotes that didn't make my website

“I will do great science– and nobody does science better than me, believe me – and I’ll do it very inexpensively. I will do great, great science, and I will make Mexico pay for that science. Mark my words.” 
“My IQ is one of the highest — and you all know it! Please don’t feel so stupid or insecure; it’s not your fault.”
“You know, it really doesn’t matter what papers you write as long as you’ve got a young, and beautiful, piece of ass.” 
“Eventually I'm going to get something done and it’s going to be really, really good.”
 

Where are all the Pictures on your website from?

Many of the pictures and illustrations are of my own making, but I have also used some free images from Pixabay, an absolutely awesome place, whose contributors I cannot thank enough, especially for their fantastic shots of my hawkmoths! The top image on the science communication site was shot by Simon Callaghan at SEB Gothenburg.