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Great Prominent (Peridea anceps)
Great Prominent (Peridea anceps) - NFM 13 Apr 2025, Mayford, Woking, Surrey -
Scarce Tissue (Hydria cervinalis)
Scarce Tissue (Hydria cervinalis) - NFM 13 Apr 2025, Mayford, Woking, Surrey. A relatively rare moth, mostly found in East Anglia, so a good record for Surrey. -
Lunar Marbled Brown (Drymonia ruficornis)
Lunar Marbled Brown (Drymonia ruficornis) - NFM 13 Apr 2025, Mayford, Woking, Surrey -
Frosted Green (Polyploca ridens)
Frosted Green (Polyploca ridens) - NFM 13 Apr 2025, Mayford, Woking, Surrey -
Brindled Pug (Eupithecia abbreviata)
Brindled Pug (Eupithecia abbreviata) - NFM 13 Apr 2025, Mayford, Woking, Surrey. Phone photo -
Cypress Carpet (Thera cupressata)
Cypress Carpet (Thera cupressata) - NFM 28 Oct 2024. Species first noted in West Sussex in 1984. Now established on the Isle of Wight and in Hampshire and Dorset, but obviously spreading its wings farther afield. -
Clouded Magpie (Abraxas sylvata)
Clouded Magpie (Abraxas sylvata) - NFM 6 Sep 2024 -
Olive-tree Pearl (Palpita vitrealis)
Olive-tree Pearl (Palpita vitrealis) - NFM 7 Sep 2024 -
Frosted Orange (Gortyna flavago)
Frosted Orange (Gortyna flavago) - 3 Sep 2024 -
The Vapourer (Orgyia antiqua)
The Vapourer (Orgyia antiqua) - 10 Aug 2024 - larva was on kitchen floor next to recycling bin, spotted by Mr B -
Ear Moth (Amphipoea oculea)
Ear Moth (Amphipoea oculea) - NFM 24 Jul 2024 This is an unusual and potentially rare form of the Ear Moth. Usually, it's difficult to know which species of several similar Ear Moths you have. The most likely in our area is Amphipoea oculea, but those orange markings on the wing are usually cream coloured in the various Amphipoea species. They also look rather misshapen for standard Amphipoea. Moth experts Sean Foote and Bill Mansfield tell me it's a "gen det" job to know for certain. So, I shall record as Ear Moth agg. Ben Sale suggests more like Large Ear or Saltern Ear, neither of which have been recorded in Cambridgeshire. -
Garden Dart (Euxoa nigricans)
Garden Dart (Euxoa nigricans) - NFY 24 Jul 2024. First time I've recorded since 2019, may well have seen and confused with a couple of other noctuids since then! -
The Delicate (Mythimna vitellina)
The Delicate (Mythimna vitellina) - NFM 31 May 2024. Migrant species -
Pale Prominent (Pterostoma palpina)
Pale Prominent (Pterostoma palpina) - NFY 12 Apr 2024 -
Northern Deep-brown Dart (Aporophyla lueneburgensis)
Northern Deep-brown Dart (Aporophyla lueneburgensis) - NFM 25 Sep 2023. It's probably worth noting that there is some debate regarding whether or not this species is present alongside sibling species, Deep-brown Dart in the UK. There is DNA evidence that the two species are distinct in Poland, however. -
Horse Chestnut (Pachycnemia hippocastanaria)
Horse Chestnut (Pachycnemia hippocastanaria) - NFM 20 Sep 2023 Corfe Castle to 20W actinic, Heath -
Hedge Rustic (Tholera cespitis)
Hedge Rustic (Tholera cespitis) - 19 Sep 2023 Corfe Castle to 20W actinic, Heath, previously seen New Forest 2022 -
Feathered Ranunculus (Polymixis lichenea)
Feathered Ranunculus (Polymixis lichenea) - NFM 20 Sep 2023 Corfe Castle to 20W actinic, Heath -
Autumnal Rustic (Eugnorisma glareosa)
Autumnal Rustic (Eugnorisma glareosa) - NFM 20 Sep 2023 Corfe Castle to 20W actinic, Heath -
Heath Rustic (Xestia agathina)
Heath Rustic (Xestia agathina) - NFM 18 Sep 2023 Corfe Castle to 20W actinic, Heath -
Webb's Wainscot (Globia sparganii)
Webb's Wainscot (Globia sparganii) - NFY 18 Jul 2023, first seen late July 2021 -
Scarce Bordered Straw (Helicoverpa armigera)
Scarce Bordered Straw (Helicoverpa armigera) - NFY 18 Jul 2023. Migrant species I've only seen once before in August 2020. -
The Blackneck (Lygephila pastinum)
The Blackneck (Lygephila pastinum) - 9 Jul 2023 NFG. Only previously seen on Devil's Dyke -
Marbled Brown (Drymonia dodonaea)
Marbled Brown (Drymonia dodonaea) - NFM 4 Jul 2023 Stiffkey campsite toilets -
Scarlet Tiger (Callimorpha dominula)
Scarlet Tiger (Callimorpha dominula) - NFM 2 Jul 2023 Chippenham Fen NNR, one of at least a dozen. -
Small Eggar (Eriogaster lanestris)
Small Eggar (Eriogaster lanestris) - Larval nest at Brampton Wood, NFM 21 Jun 2023 -
Leopard Moth (Zeuzera pyrina)
Leopard Moth (Zeuzera pyrina) - NFM 18 Jun 2023 -
Poplar Kitten (Furcula bifida)
Poplar Kitten (Furcula bifida) - NFM 14 Jun 2023 -
Rustic Shoulder Knot (Apamea sordens)rus
Rustic Shoulder Knot (Apamea sordens) NFY 13 Jun 2023 -
Figure of Eighty (Tethea ocularis)
Figure of Eighty (Tethea ocularis) NFY 13 Jun 2023 -
Four-dotted Footman (Cybosia mesomella)
Four-dotted Footman (Cybosia mesomella) NFG but not NFM 13 Jun 2023 -
Grey Shoulder-knot (Lithophane ornitopus)
Grey Shoulder-knot (Lithophane ornitopus) - NFM 2 May 2023 Hayley Wood -
Red Chestnut (Cerastis rubricosa)
Red Chestnut (Cerastis rubricosa) - NFM 10 Apr 2023 -
L-album Wainscot (Mythimna l-album)
L-album Wainscot (Mythimna l-album) - NFM 23 Sep 2022 Corfe Castle -
Cypress Pug (Eupithecia phoeniceata)
Cypress Pug (Eupithecia phoeniceata) - 23 Sep 2022 Corfe Castle to LepiLED. Species arrived in the UK in 1959 and has spread northwards as far as the South Midlands -
Clancy's Rustic (Caradrina kadenii)
Clancy's Rustic (Caradrina kadenii) - NFM 15 Sep 2022. Rather rare migrant that was first seen in the UK in Kent in 2002. Easily confused with Pale Mottled Willow -
Scorched Carpet (Ligdia adustata)
Scorched Carpet (Ligdia adustata) - NFY 28 Aug 2022 -
Centre-barred Sallow (Atethmia centrago)
Centre-barred Sallow (Atethmia centrago) - 28 Aug 2022, almost a month earlier than 2021 -
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata)
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata) - 28 Aug 2022 -
Small Ranunculus (Hecatera dysodea)
Small Ranunculus (Hecatera dysodea) - 28 Aug 2022 -
Setaceous Hebrew Character (Xestia c-nigrum)
Setaceous Hebrew Character (Xestia c-nigrum) - Lots of these again, late summer of 2022. Thought it was time for a new portrait of this lovely little moth -
Rosy Footman (Miltochrista miniata)
Rosy Footman (Miltochrista miniata) - NFM Aug 2022 New Forest -
Black Arches (Lymantria monacha)
Black Arches (Lymantria monacha) - NFM Aug 2022 New Forest -
Light Crimson Underwing (Catocala promissa)
Light Crimson Underwing (Catocala promissa) - NFM Aug 2022 New Forest -
Dusky Thorn (Ennomos fuscantaria)
Dusky Thorn (Ennomos fuscantaria) - NFM Aug 2022 New Forest -
Lesser Swallow Prominent (Pheosia gnoma)
Lesser Swallow Prominent (Pheosia gnoma) - NFM Aug 2022 New Forest -
Six-striped Rustic (Xestia sexstrigata)
Six-striped Rustic (Xestia sexstrigata) - NFM Aug 2022 New Forest -
Hedge Rustic (Tholera cespitis)
Hedge Rustic (Tholera cespitis) - NFM Aug 2022 New Forest -
Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet (Xanthorhoe ferrugata)
Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet (Xanthorhoe ferrugata) - NFM Aug 2022 New Forest -
Tawny Speckled Pug (Eupithecia icterata fulvata)
Tawny Speckled Pug (Eupithecia icterata fulvata) - NFM 10 Aug 2022 tawny "fulvata" form -
Dog's Tooth (Lacanobia suasa)
Dog's Tooth (Lacanobia suasa) - NFM 27 Jul 2022 -
Lesser-spotted Pinion (Cosmia affinis)
Lesser-spotted Pinion (Cosmia affinis) - NFM 26 Jul 2022 -
Yarrow Pug (Eupithecia millefoliata)
Yarrow Pug (Eupithecia millefoliata) - NFM 22 Jul 2022 -
Mere Wainscot (Photedes fluxa)
Mere Wainscot (Photedes fluxa) - NFM 19 Jul 2022 -
Southern Wainscot (Mythimna straminea)
Southern Wainscot (Mythimna straminea) - NFM 18 Jul 2022 -
Dot Moth (Melanchra persicariae)
Dot Moth Melanchra persicariae (Linnaeus, 1761) - NFM 13 Jul 2022 -
Marbled Clover (Heliothis viriplaca)
Marbled Clover (Heliothis viriplaca) - NFY 13 Jul 2022 -
Maiden's Blush (Cyclophora punctaria)
Maiden's Blush (Cyclophora punctaria) - NFT 13 Jul 2022 -
Cloaked Minor (Mesoligia furuncula)
Cloaked Minor (Mesoligia furuncula) - NFY 13 Jul 2022 -
Female Oak Eggar (Lasiocampa quercus)
Female Oak Eggar (Lasiocampa quercus) - NFY in garden 13 Jul 2022 -
Male Oak Eggar (Lasiocampa quercus)
Male Oak Eggar (Lasiocampa quercus) - NFY Devil's Dyke Jul 2022 -
Green Silver-lines (Pseudoips prasinana)
Green Silver-lines (Pseudoips prasinana) - NFY 2 Jul 2022 Didn't see it in 2021 but roughly the same date as 2019. It was 24 Jun 2020 -
Female Ghost Moth (Hepialus humuli)
Female Ghost Moth (Hepialus humuli) - NFM 27 Jun 2022 -
Oak Nycteoline (Nycteola revayana)
Oak Nycteoline (Nycteola revayana) - NFM 25 Jun 2022 -
The Vestal (Rhodometra sacraria)
The Vestal (Rhodometra sacraria) - NFM 24 Jun 2022 -
The Drinker (Euthrix potatoria)
The Drinker (Euthrix potatoria) - NFM 22 Jun 2022 Brampton Wood. Larva only -
The Blackneck (Lygephila pastinum)
The Blackneck (Lygephila pastinum) - NFM 9 Jun 2022 Devil's Dyke -
Grass Rivulet (Perizoma albulata)
Grass Rivulet (Perizoma albulata) - NFM Trumpington Meadows 2 Jun 2022 -
Toadflax Brocade (Calophasia lunula)
Toadflax Brocade (Calophasia lunula) - 2 Jun 2022 -
White-spotted Pug (Eupithecia tripunctaria)
White-spotted Pug (Eupithecia tripunctaria) - NFM 23 May 2022 -
Small Rivulet (Perizoma alchemillata)
Small Rivulet (Perizoma alchemillata) - NFM 20 May 2022 several hundred at RSPB Bempton Cliffs. ID by ranger Jed Lynn -
Female Emperor (Saturnia pavonia)
Female Emperor (Saturnia pavonia) - 19 May 2022, St Cuthbert's Cave, Northumberland. First sighting of female for us -
Mother Shipton (Euclidia mi)
Mother Shipton (Euclidia mi) - NFY 9 May 2022, Devil's Dyke. Saw this species 23 May 2022 in Les King Wood -
Common Heath (Ematurga atomaria)
Common Heath (Ematurga atomaria) - NFM 9 May 2022 Devil's Dyke, 20+ -
The Lackey (Malacosoma neustria)
The Lackey (Malacosoma neustria) - Larval nest on hawthorn, Devil's Dyke -
Mottled Pug (Eupithecia exiguata)
Mottled Pug (Eupithecia exiguata) - NFY 5 May 2022 -
Pine Beauty (Panolis flammea)
Pine Beauty (Panolis flammea) - NFM 19 Apr 2022 -
The Sprawler (Asteroscopus sphinx)
The Sprawler (Asteroscopus sphinx) - NFM 9 Nov 2021 -
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata)
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata) - 8 Sep 2021, quite a dark specimen, took me a while to ID as thought it might be aberrant of Spruce Carpet -
Treble-bar (Aplocera plagiata)
Treble-bar (Aplocera plagiata) - NFG 5 Sep 2021 having seen it on Waxham Sands campsite in 2019 and then on Fleam Dyke August 2021. Thought I saw Scarce T-B in 2022 in New Forest, but suspect just T-B -
Centre-barred Sallow (Atethmia centrago)
Centre-barred Sallow (Atethmia centrago) NFY 2 Sep 2021 -
Dark Sword-grass (Agrotis ipsilon)
Dark Sword-grass (Agrotis ipsilon) - NFY 2 Sep 2021. Migrant that might be seen anywhere in any numbers or not seen at all -
Treble-bar (Aplocera plagiata)
Treble-bar (Aplocera plagiata) - Daytime 24 Aug 2021 Fleam Dyke -
Tawny-barred Angle (Macaria liturata)
Tawny-barred Angle (Macaria liturata) - 21 Aug 2021 NFM. Not a great shot, and a very worn specimen to boot -
Common Wave (Cabera exanthemata)
Common Wave (Cabera exanthemata) - NFM 22 Aug 2021 -
Yellow Belle (Aspitates ochrearia)
Yellow Belle (Aspitates ochrearia) - NFM 19 Aug 2021, usually a coastal species, but can exist inland on suitable habitat -
Dark Arches (Apamea monoglypha)
Dark Arches (Apamea monoglypha) - 19 Aug 2021 Seems quite late in the season, have seen lots this year -
Toadflax Brocade (Calophasia lunula)
Toadflax Brocade (Calophasia lunula) - Had larva in 2019. Adult NFM 9 Aug 2021 -
Dewick's Plusia (Macdunnoughia confusa)
Dewick's Plusia (Macdunnoughia confusa) - NFG 2 Aug 2021. Had seen in Greece 2019. Once thought of as a rare European vagrant, now becoming established. -
Scarce Silver-lines (Bena bicolorana)
Scarce Silver-lines (Bena bicolorana) - NFM 24 Jul 2021 -
Blood-vein (Timandra comae)
Blood-vein (Timandra comae) - NFY 17 Jul 2021 -
Dark Umber (Philereme transversata)
Dark Umber (Philereme transversata) - 15 Jul 2021 NFM -
Plain Pug (Eupithecia simpliciata)
Plain Pug (Eupithecia simpliciata) - 13 Jul 2021 NFM (except I reckon I've seen this lots and previously assumed large DS or Common) -
The Coronet (Craniophora ligustri)
The Coronet (Craniophora ligustri) - 13 Jul 2021 NFY about same time of year for appearance as 2019 -
Buff Arches (Habrosyne pyritoides)
Buff Arches (Habrosyne pyritoides) - 11 Jul 2021, NFY. Didn't see it in 2020 -
Four-dotted Footman (Cybosia mesomella)
Four-dotted Footman (Cybosia mesomella) - 9 Jul 2021 Monk's Wood NFM -
Barred Yellow (Cidaria fulvata)
Barred Yellow (Cidaria fulvata) - 25 Jun 2021NFY, three days later than 2019, but only a day later than 2019. Coincides with flowering of corncockle although food plant is dog rose. -
The Uncertain (Hoplodrina octogenaria)
The Uncertain (Hoplodrina octogenaria) - NFY 24 Jun 2021 -
The Flame (Axylia putris)
The Flame (Axylia putris) - 21 Jun 2021 NFY - A week earlier than 2020 -
Currant Clearwing (Currant Clearwing)
Currant Clearwing (Currant Clearwing) - NFM 12 Jun 2021 drawn to correct lure! -
Brown Rustic (Rusina ferruginea)
Brown Rustic (Rusina ferruginea) - NFY 7 Jun 2021. Just 4 days later than 2020 when it was NFM -
Bright-line Brown-eye (Lacanobia oleracea)
Bright-line Brown-eye (Lacanobia oleracea) - 7 Jun 2021 NFY -
The Shears (Hada plebeja)
The Shears (Hada plebeja) - NFY 7 Jun 2021. Ten days later than 2020 and 19 days later than 2019 -
Spruce Carpet (Thera britannica)
Spruce Carpet (Thera britannica) - NFY 6 Jun 2021 -
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata)
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata) - NFY 6 Jun 2021 -
Tawny/Marbled Minor agg (Oligia latruncula)
Tawny/Marbled Minor agg (Oligia latruncula) - NFY 6 Jun 2021, almost a month later than 2020 -
Buttoned Snout (Hypena rostralis )
Buttoned Snout (Hypena rostralis ) - NFM 4 Jun 2021. Warm, humid night -
Brown Silver-line (Petrophora chlorosata)
Brown Silver-line (Petrophora chlorosata) - NFM 2 Jun 2021 -
Figure of Eighty (Tethea ocularis)
Figure of Eighty (Tethea ocularis) - NFY 2 Jun 2021 -
Mottled Pug (Eupithecia exiguata)
Mottled Pug (Eupithecia exiguata) - NFM 2 Jun 2021 -
Swallow Prominent (Pheosia tremula)
Swallow Prominent (Pheosia tremula) - NFY 10 May 2021 -
Brimstone (Opisthograptis luteolata)
Brimstone (Opisthograptis luteolata) - NFY 9 May 2021 -
Nut-tree Tussock (Colocasia coryli)
Nut-tree Tussock (Colocasia coryli) - NFY 25 Apr 2021 -
Brindled Beauty (Lycia hirtaria)
Brindled Beauty (Lycia hirtaria) - NFY 20 Apr 2021 -
Early Thorn (Selenia dentaria)
Early Thorn (Selenia dentaria) - NFY 19 Apr 2021 -
The Satellite (Eupsilia transversa)
The Satellite (Eupsilia transversa) - NFM, evening 7 March 2021 -
Merveille du Jour (Griposia aprilina)
Merveille du Jour (Griposia aprilina) - NFY 13 Oct 2020 -
Clifden Nonpareil (Catocala fraxini )
Clifden Nonpareil (Catocala fraxini ) - NFM 28 Sep 2020. Mega moth! -
Large Ranunculus (Polymixis flavicincta)
Large Ranunculus (Polymixis flavicincta) - 28 Sep 2020 NFY -
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata)
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata) - 28 Sep 2020, only the second or third one this year, pristine this time though -
Blair's Shoulder Knot (Lithophane leautieri)
Blair's Shoulder Knot (Lithophane leautieri) - 28 Sep 2020, NFY -
Beaded Chestnut (Agrochola lychnidis)
Beaded Chestnut (Agrochola lychnidis) - NFY one of three very variable -
Bulrush Wainscot (Nonagria typhae)
Bulrush Wainscot (Nonagria typhae) - 27 Aug 2020 -
Burnished Brass (Diachrysia chrysitis)
Burnished Brass (Diachrysia chrysitis) - 26 Aug 2020 -
Yellow Shell (Camptogramma bilineata)
Yellow Shell (Camptogramma bilineata) - 25 Aug 2020 -
Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa)
Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa) - 25 Aug 2020. Not seen many of this species this year. -
Treble-bar (Aplocera plagiata)
Treble-bar (Aplocera plagiata) - 26 Aug 2020, NFG, seen on campsite in 2019, New for garden -
Orange Swift (Triodia sylvina)
Orange Swift (Triodia sylvina) - 26 Aug 2020 Quite a few of these this year -
The Snout (Hypena proboscidalis)
The Snout (Hypena proboscidalis) - 27 Aug 2020. No snout, obviously -
Square-spot Rustic (Xestia xanthographa)
Square-spot Rustic (Xestia xanthographa) - 22 Aug 2020, three weeks later than 2019 -
Scarce Bordered Straw (Helicoverpa armigera)
Scarce Bordered Straw (Helicoverpa armigera) - Quite worn, 22 Aug 2020 NFM -
Dark Crimson Underwing (Catocala sponsa)
Dark Crimson Underwing (Catocala sponsa) - 12 Aug 2020 NFM. Usually seen only in the far south, but it's been spreading its wings recently and there are records this summer in Herts, Beds, Cambs etc. Still, it's a beauty -
Pale Mottled Willow (Caradrina clavipalpis)
Pale Mottled Willow (Caradrina clavipalpis) - 12 Aug 2020. Not seen one quite like this before. It's not the rare Clancy's I first thought it was from the book...while that was pending one Cambs Moths FB member asked if he could come and photograph! -
White-spotted Pinion (Cosmia diffinis)
White-spotted Pinion (Cosmia diffinis) - 10 Aug 2020 a few days later than 2019 -
The Wormwood (Cucullia absinthii)
The Wormwood (Cucullia absinthii) - NFM and quite scarce here 5 Aug 2020 -
Sallow Kitten (Furcula furcula)
Sallow Kitten (Furcula furcula) - NFY 5 Aug 2020 In a pot, stupidly didn't get a staged shot again... -
Old Lady moth (Mormo maura)
Old Lady moth (Mormo maura) - 5 Aug 2020 Not new for the year, but always great to see this species. -
Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar)
Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar) - NFM 5 Aug 2020 -
Coxcomb Prominent (Ptilodon capucina)
Coxcomb Prominent (Ptilodon capucina) - 5 Aug 2020. NFY a lot later than May's 2019 -
Rosy Rustic (Hydraecia micacea)
Rosy Rustic (Hydraecia micacea) - 5 Aug 2020 NFY, same date as 2019 -
The Campion (Sideridis rivularis)
The Campion (Sideridis rivularis) - 5 Aug 2020. This wasn't NFM, but for some reason I've only just done a snap for the gallery, fairly sure I saw it in 2019, perhaps not in 2018. Not to be confused with The Lynchnis. Campion has a purple flush and the orbicular and reniform marks are joined. -
The Lackey (Malacosoma neustria)
Male Lackey (Malacosoma neustria) - 2 Aug 2020 NFM -
Marbled Beauty (Bryophila domestica)
Marbled Beauty (Bryophila domestica) - NFY 30 Jul 2020 -
Straw Underwing (Thalpophila matura)
Straw Underwing (Thalpophila matura) - 29 Jul 2020 NFY. One of two. This one open-winged against the window -
Pebble Prominent (Notodonta ziczac)
Pebble Prominent (Notodonta ziczac) - 28 Jul 2020 NFY. Open winged. -
Early Thorn (Selenia dentaria)
Early Thorn (Selenia dentaria) - 13 Jul 2020 -
The Knot Grass (Acronicta rumicis)
The Knot Grass (Acronicta rumicis) - 19 Jul 2020 NFM -
The Shark (Cucullia umbratica)
The Shark (Cucullia umbratica) - 18 Jul 2020 -
Yellow-tail (Euproctis similis)
Yellow-tail (Euproctis similis) - 12 Jul 2020 NFY (29th in 2019) -
Scarce Footman (Eilema complana)
Scarce Footman (Eilema complana) - 26 Jun 2020, NFY, perhaps two weeks earlier than 2019 -
Barred Straw (Gandaritis pyraliata)
Barred Straw (Gandaritis pyraliata) - NFY possibly a couple of days before 26 Jun 2020, couple of weeks earlier than 2019 either way. -
White Satin Moth (Leucoma salicis)
White Satin Moth (Leucoma salicis) - 26 Jun 2020, NFY, a week later than 2019 -
The Coronet (Craniophora ligustri)
The Coronet (Craniophora ligustri) - 26 Jun 2020 NFY, two weeks earlier than 2019 -
Clouded Border (Lomaspilis marginata)
Clouded Border (Lomaspilis marginata) - 26 Jun 2020, very different patterning to the the one that was NFY a couple of weeks ago. -
Latticed Heath (Chiasmia clathrata)
Latticed Heath (Chiasmia clathrata) - 24 Jun 2020 NFY -
Varied Coronet (Hadena compta )
Varied Coronet (Hadena compta ) - NFM 24 Jun 2020 -
Clouded Brindle (Apamea epomidion)
Clouded Brindle (Apamea epomidion) - NFM 24 Jun 2020 -
Green Silver-lines (Pseudoips prasinana)
Green Silver-lines (Pseudoips prasinana) - NFY 24 Jun 2020, 10 days earlier than 2019 -
Smoky Wainscot (Mythimna impura)
Smoky Wainscot (Mythimna impura) - NFY 23 Jun 2020 -
Barred Yellow (Cidaria fulvata)
Barred Yellow (Cidaria fulvata) - NFY, 22 Jun 2020, two days earlier than 2019 -
Yellow Shell (Camptogramma bilineata)
Yellow Shell (Camptogramma bilineata) - NFY 22 Jun 2020. Lots on the ivy night before, too. -
The Nutmeg (Anarta trifolii)
The Nutmeg (Anarta trifolii) - NFY 22 Jun 2020 -
Brown-tail (Euproctis chrysorrhoea)
Brown-tail (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) - NFY 20 Jun 2020 -
Middle-barred Minor agg. (Oligia fasciuncula)
Middle-barred Minor agg. (Oligia fasciuncula) - 15 Jun 2020 NFY -
Double Square-spot (Xestia triangulum)
Double Square-spot (Xestia triangulum) - NFY 14 Jun 2020, week earlier than last year -
Broad-barred White (Hecatera bicolorata)
Broad-barred White (Hecatera bicolorata) - NFY 14 Jun 2020, week earlier than last yearf -
Toadflax Pug Eupithecia linariata)
Toadflax Pug Eupithecia linariata) - NFM 14 Jun 2020 -
Light Arches (Apamea lithoxylaea)
Light Arches (Apamea lithoxylaea) - 14 Jun 2020 NFY 2 days early -
The Miller (Acronicta leporina)
The Miller (Acronicta leporina) - NFY 13 Jun 2020 -
The Spinach (Eulithis mellinata)
The Spinach (Eulithis mellinata) - NFY 13 Jun 2020 One of two. -
Clouded Border (Lomaspilis marginata)
Clouded Border (Lomaspilis marginata) - 13 Jun 2020 NFY -
Dwarf Cream Wave (Idaea fuscovenosa)
Dwarf Cream Wave (Idaea fuscovenosa) - 13 Jun 2020 NFY -
Green Carpet (Colostygia pectinataria)
Green Carpet (Colostygia pectinataria) - very worn NFY 13 Jun 2020 -
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata)
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata) - NFY 13 Jun 2020 -
Brown Rustic (Rusina ferruginea)
Brown Rustic (Rusina ferruginea) - 3 Jun 2020 NFM -
May Highflyer (Hydriomena impluviata)
May Highflyer (Hydriomena impluviata) - 3 Jun 2020 NFM -
The Shears (Hada plebeja)
The Shears (Hada plebeja) 29 May 2020, NFY, 9 days later than 2020 -
Burnished Brass (Diachrysia chrysitis)
Burnished Brass (Diachrysia chrysitis) - 28 May 2020 NFY, days earlier than 2019 -
Clouded Silver (Lomographa temerata)
Clouded Silver (Lomographa temerata) - 28 May 2020, almost three weeks earlier than 2019 -
Buff Ermine (Spilosoma lutea)
Buff Ermine (Spilosoma lutea) - 28 May 2020 NFY 4 days earlier than 2019 -
Pale Tussock (Calliteara pudibunda)
Pale Tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) - 21 may 2020, unusual looking specimen -
Figure of Eighty (Tethea ocularis)
Figure of Eighty (Tethea ocularis) - NFM, 21 May 2020 -
Light Brocade (Lacanobia w-latinum)
Light Brocade (Lacanobia w-latinum) - NFY, 21 May 2020, same day as last year -
Small Blood-vein (Scopula imitaria)
Small Blood-vein (Scopula imitaria) - 21 May 2020, NFY -
Common Wainscot (Mythimna pallens)
Common Wainscot (Mythimna pallens) - 18 May 2020, NFY, just 2 days earlie than 2019 -
Green Pug (Pasiphila rectangulata)
Green Pug (Pasiphila rectangulata) 18 May 2020, NFY 12 days earlier than 2019 -
Lime-speck Pug (Eupithecia centaureata)
Lime-speck Pug (Eupithecia centaureata) - NFY 18 May 2020 -
Pale Prominent (Pterostoma palpina)
Pale Prominent (Pterostoma palpina) - 10 May 2020. Flying. Open wing shot -
Leucistic male Muslin Moth (Diaphora mendica)
Leucistic male Muslin Moth (Diaphora mendica) - 10 May 2020 -
Tawny/Marbled Minor agg (Oligia latruncula)
Tawny/Marbled Minor agg (Oligia latruncula) - 10 May 2020 NFY -
Willow Beauty (Peribatodes rhomboidaria)
Willow Beauty (Peribatodes rhomboidaria) - 10 May 2020 NFY -
Pale Prominent (Pterostoma palpina)
Pale Prominent (Pterostoma palpina) - 10 May 2020 NFY, didn't arrive until August 2019 -
Female Muslin Moth (Diaphora mendica)
Female Muslin Moth (Diaphora mendica) - 9 May 2020, spotted on California poppy after dark. NFM -
Pale Tussock (Calliteara pudibunda)
Pale Tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) - 9 May 2020, nine days earlier than 2019. NFY -
White Ermine (Spilosoma lubricipeda)
White Ermine (Spilosoma lubricipeda) - 8 May 2020, three weeks earlier than 2019. NFY -
Green Carpet Colostygia pectinataria)
Green Carpet Colostygia pectinataria) - 8 May 2020, NFM -
Pale Mottled Willow (Caradrina clavipalpis)
Pale Mottled Willow (Caradrina clavipalpis) - 8 May 2020, a month earlier than 2019. Dark specimen -
The Spectacle (Abrostola tripartita)
The Spectacle (Abrostola tripartita) - 3 May 2020, NFY. Nine days later than 2019 -
Common Pug (Eupithecia vulgata)
Common Pug (Eupithecia vulgata) - 1 May 2020, OST -
Yellow-barred Brindle (Acasis viretata)
Yellow-barred Brindle (Acasis viretata) - 1 May 2020, OST, NFY -
Turnip Moth (Agrotis segetum)
Turnip Moth (Agrotis segetum) - 28 Apr 2020 NFY -
Purple Thorn (Selenia tetralunaria)
Purple Thorn (Selenia tetralunaria) - 27 Apr 2020, NFY -
Heart & Dart (Agrotis exclamationis)
Heart & Dart (Agrotis exclamationis) - 27 Apr 2020, NFY. Didn't arrive until 8th May in 2019 -
Brimstone (Opisthograptis luteolata)
Brimstone (Opisthograptis luteolata) - 25 Apr 2020. NFY -
Brown-tail (Euproctis chrysorrhoea)
Brown-tail (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) - 20 Apr 2020. Larvae, guided busway nr Oakington -
Shuttle-shaped Dart (Agrotis puta)
Shuttle-shaped Dart (Agrotis puta) 21 Apr 2020 NFY. Two weeks later than 2019 but still two weeks early -
Silver Y (Autographa gamma)
Silver Y (Autographa gamma) - aberrant marking. NFY 18 Apr 2020 -
Powdered Quaker (Orthosia gracilis)
Powdered Quaker (Orthosia gracilis) - NFY 16 Apr 2020 -
Chinese Character (Cilix glaucata)
Chinese Character (Cilix glaucata) - NFY 16 Apr 2020 -
Nut-tree Tussock (Colocasia coryli)
Nut-tree Tussock (Colocasia coryli) - NFY 13 Apr 2020, three weeks later than last year -
The Streamer (Anticlea derivata)
The Streamer (Anticlea derivata) - NFY 12 Apr 2020, about five days earlier than last year -
Garden Carpet (Xanthorhoe fluctuata)
Garden Carpet (Xanthorhoe fluctuata) - 12 Apr 2020, NFY, three weeks later than 2019 -
Pebble Hook-tip (Drepana falcataria)
Pebble Hook-tip (Drepana falcataria) - NFY 11 Apr 2020, a week earlier than last year. Evening capture. -
Twin-spotted Quaker (Anorthoa munda)
Twin-spotted Quaker (Anorthoa munda) - 10 Apr 2020 NFY Almost a month later than last year, 11 Apr 2020 -
Muslin Moth (Diaphora mendica)
Muslin Moth (Diaphora mendica) - 10 Apr 2020 Just a day earlier than 2019. NFY -
Brindled Beauty (Lycia hirtaria)
Brindled Beauty (Lycia hirtaria) - 9 Apr 2020 NFM -
Common Pug (Eupithecia vulgata)
Common Pug (Eupithecia vulgata) - NFY 9 Apr 2020, didn't arrive until July in 2019 -
The Herald (Scoliopteryx libatrix)
The Herald (Scoliopteryx libatrix) - NFY 9 Apr 2020. Didn't see until July last year when it was new for me -
Waved Umber (Menophra abruptaria)
Waved Umber (Menophra abruptaria) - NFY on 8 Apr 2020, two weeks earlier than 2019 -
Small Quaker (Orthosia cruda)
Small Quaker (Orthosia cruda) - New for year on 21st March 2020, almost three weeks later than 2019 This specimen 3 Apr 2020 -
Agonopterix scopariella
Agonopterix scopariella - 3 Apr 2020. NFY. Corrected from A yeatiana by David Shenton on Facebook, explains Leonard Cooper's doubts about that dark neck. -
Agonopterix heracliana-ciliella agg.
Agonopterix heracliana-ciliella agg. - NFM 3 Apr 2020 -
Early Grey and Hebrew Character
Early Grey (Xylocampa areola) NFY, 9 Mar 2020 and Hebrew Character (Orthosia gothica) -
Hebrew Character (Orthosia gothica)
Hebrew Character (Orthosia gothica) - First appearance of 2020 on 14 Feb along with a Common Quaker. I wasn't trapping for another week in 2019, so they may or may not be slightly earlier. NFY -
Common Quaker (Orthosia cerasi)
Common Quaker (Orthosia cerasi) - 14 Feb 2020. NFY along with Hebrew Character -
Green form of larva of Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba)
Green form of larva of Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba) - feeding on cabbage from allotment picked 9 Feb 2020 -
Dark Chestnut (Conistra ligula)
Dark Chestnut (Conistra ligula) - More than a month later than last year. This was in the trap morning of 28 Dec 2019. Mottled Umber night before, predated by spider, and near frontdoor lamp. -
Mottled Umber (Erannis defoliaria)
Mottled Umber (Erannis defoliaria) - Evening sighting on conservatory wall, 25 Nov 2019, same date as last year. NFY. The female has no wings, so this is definitely a male specimen -
Red-green Carpet (Chloroclysta siterata)
Red-green Carpet (Chloroclysta siterata) - Sideview, 2 Nov 2019 -
November Moth agg. (Epirrita dilutata)
November Moth agg. (Epirrita dilutata) - 4 Nov 2019 -
The Chestnut (Conistra vaccinii)
The Chestnut (Conistra vaccinii) - Not seen since March. Def not Dark C'nut, note rounded wings -
Large Wainscot (Rhizedra lutosa)
Large Wainscot (Rhizedra lutosa) - 16 Oct 2019 -
November Moth agg. (Epirrita dilutata)
November Moth agg. (Epirrita dilutata) - NFY evening of 15 Oct 2019 on inside of conservatory door. A few days earlier than 2018 -
Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa)
Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa) - In trap evening of 15 Oct 2019, not seen Shades for a while -
Brindled Green (Dryobotodes eremita)
Brindled Green (Dryobotodes eremita) - 16 Oct 2019. NFY, doesn't seem to mind rain. See also 1 Oct 2022 after wet night -
Green-brindled Crescent (Allophyes oxyacanthae)
Green-brindled Crescent (Allophyes oxyacanthae) - 14 Oct 2019, NFY. A couple of weeks earlier than last year -
Box-tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis)
Box-tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) - Melanic form, NFM. 13 Oct 2019 -
The Sallow (Cirrhia icteritia)
The Sallow (Cirrhia icteritia) - 10 Oct 2019. Was NFY on 8th. A month later than last year -
Red-line Quaker (Agrochola lota)
Red-line Quaker (Agrochola lota) - 9 Oct 2019 NFY. Not seen since end of September 2018 -
The Mallow (Larentia clavaria)
The Mallow (Larentia clavaria) - 5 Oct 2019. NFM. Another turned up a day later. -
Merveille du Jour (Griposia aprilina)
Merveille du Jour (Griposia aprilina) - Second joined first by morning of 5 Oct 2019. 11 Celsius, dry -
Merveille du Jour (Griposia aprilina)
Merveille du Jour (Griposia aprilina) - Evening of 4 Oct 2019. NFM. I've waited all year for this species. Second one present in the morning -
Lunar Underwing (Omphaloscelis lunosa)
Lunar Underwing (Omphaloscelis lunosa) - 20 Sep 2019 -
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata)
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata) - 20 Sep 2019 -
Setaceous Hebrew Character (Xestia c-nigrum)
Setaceous Hebrew Character (Xestia c-nigrum) - Hundreds of these seen late summer onwards. -
Orange Sallow (Tiliacea citrago)
Orange Sallow (Tiliacea citrago) - 17 Sep 2019. Very worn, but NFM nevertheless, Outside the trap at 10pm night before. -
Large Thorn (Ennomos autumnaria)
Large Thorn (Ennomos autumnaria) 17 Sep 2019 NFM nevertheless, Outside the trap at 10pm night before. -
Beautiful Hook-tip (Laspeyria flexula)
Beautiful Hook-tip (Laspeyria flexula) - 16 Sep 2019, NFM -
Dewick's Plusia (Macdunnoughia confusa)
Dewick's Plusia (Macdunnoughia confusa) - 13 Sep 2019. NFM -
Barred Sallow (Tiliacea aurago)
Barred Sallow (Tiliacea aurago) - 13 Sep 2019 NFY -
Brown-spot Pinion (Agrochola litura)
Brown-spot Pinion (Agrochola litura) - 13 Sep 2019 NFM -
Oak Hook-tip (Watsonalla binaria)
Oak Hook-tip (Watsonalla binaria) - 10 Sep 2019, two specimens. Not sure there are even any ancient oaks nearby, but have seen a three or four of these now. -
Centre-barred Sallow (Atethmia centrago)
Centre-barred Sallow (Atethmia centrago) - 7 Sep 2019. NFY. Later by 9 days than first one last year. -
Willow Beauty (Peribatodes rhomboidaria)
Willow Beauty (Peribatodes rhomboidaria) - 25 Aug 2019. A particularly beautiful specimen after many ragged and worn ones appearing of late. -
Cypress Pug (Eupithecia phoeniceata)
Cypress Pug (Eupithecia phoeniceata) - 28 Aug 2019. NFM. This species arrived in the UK in 1959 and has spread northwards as far as the South Midlands -
Small Scallop (Idaea emarginata)
Small Scallop (Idaea emarginata) - 26 Jul 2019 NFM -
Jersey Tiger (Euplagia quadripunctaria) ab. lutescens
Jersey Tiger (Euplagia quadripunctaria) - 25 Aug 2019. NFY. Not seen one since 26 July 2018 (I think it was probably my first night of trapping in our garden!) "lutescens" aberration, yellow hindwings instead of red -
Common Carpet (Epirrhoe alternata)
Common Carpet (Epirrhoe alternata) - 25 Jul 2019. A couple of weeks earlier this year. NFY -
Magpie (Abraxas grossulariata)
Magpie (Abraxas grossulariata) - 20 Aug 2019, Waxham Sands, Norfolk, NFM -
Canary-shouldered Thorn (Ennomus alniaria)
Canary-shouldered Thorn (Ennomus alniaria) - 25 Jul 2019. NFY, 4-5 days earlier than 2018. Same day and night temperatures -
Sharp-angled Peacock (Macaria alternata)
Sharp-angled Peacock (Macaria alternata) - 21 Aug 2019, Waxham Sands, Norfolk, NFM -
Red Twin-spot Carpet (Xanthorhoe spadicearia)
Red Twin-spot Carpet (Xanthorhoe spadicearia) - 20 Jul 2019 -
Treble-bar (Aplocera plagiata)
Treble-bar (Aplocera plagiata) - 20 Aug 2019, Waxham Sands, Norfolk, NFM -
Small Emerald (Hemistola chrysoprasaria)
Small Emerald (Hemistola chrysoprasaria) - 17 Jul 2019. NFM. Move to Geometers -
Five-spot Burnet (Zygaena trifolii)
Five-spot Burnet (Zygaena trifolii) - 15 Aug 2019, Bossington Beach, Somerset. Possibly Narrow-bordered Five-spot, so agg. -
Box-tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis)
Box-tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) - 12 Jul 2019 NFM. Invasive species. -
Blood-vein (Timandra comae)
Blood-vein (Timandra comae) - 18 Aug 2019, first for a while also after first lighting up after holiday -
Single-dotted Wave (Idaea dimidiata)
Single-dotted Wave (Idaea dimidiata) - 17 Jul 2019. Move to Geometers -
Straw Underwing (Thalpophila matura)
Straw Underwing (Thalpophila matura) - 18 Aug 2019. One of several confused at first with Flounced Rustics of which there were also several. -
Barred Straw (Gandaritis pyraliata)
Barred Straw (Gandaritis pyraliata) - 12 Jul 2019. NFM -
Dingy Footman (Eilema griseola)
Dingy Footman (Eilema griseola) - 18 Aug 2019 -
Common White Wave (Cabera pusaria)
Common White Wave (Cabera pusaria) - 11 Jul 2019 NFM -
Yellow-barred Brindle (Acasis viretata)
Yellow-barred Brindle (Acasis viretata) - 18 Aug 2019, very worn -
Common Pug (Eupithecia vulgata)
Common Pug (Eupithecia vulgata) - 10 Jul 2019. NFY (Possibly) -
Bordered Pug (Eupithecia succenturiata)
Bordered Pug (Eupithecia succenturiata) - 26 Jul 2019 NFM -
Elbow-striped Grass-veneer (Agriphila geniculea)
Elbow-striped Grass-veneer (Agriphila geniculea) - 18 Aug 2019 -
Mother of Pearl (Pleuroptya ruralis)
Mother of Pearl (Pleuroptya ruralis) - 10 Jul 2019. NFM -
Yellow-tail (Euproctis similis)
Yellow-tail (Euproctis similis) - Toilet block wall, campsite Dunster, Somerset, 15 Aug 2019 -
Large Twin-spot Carpet (Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata)
Large Twin-spot Carpet (Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata) - 10 Jul 2019. NFM -
Webb's Wainscot (Globia sparganii)
Webb's Wainscot (Globia sparganii) - 10 Aug 2019. NFM -
Lime-speck Pug (Eupithecia centaureata)
Lime-speck Pug (Eupithecia centaureata) - 27 Jul 2019 -
Shaded Broad-bar (Scotopteryx chenopodiata)
Shaded Broad-bar (Scotopteryx chenopodiata) - 27 Jul 2019 -
European Corn-borer (Ostrinia nubilalis)
European Corn-borer (Ostrinia nubilalis) - 10 Augu 2019. NFM -
The Phoenix (Eulithis prunata)
The Phoenix (Eulithis prunata) - 9 Jul 2019. Different marking definition and hues than previous catch. -
Straw Dot (Rivula sericealis)
Straw Dot (Rivula sericealis) - 10 Aug 2019 -
Oak Hook-tip (Watsonalla binaria)
Oak Hook-tip (Watsonalla binaria) - 27 Jul 2019. NFY -
White-point (Mythimna albipuncta)
White-point (Mythimna albipuncta) - Had one in May, but this is a Jul-Aug flyer usually. This specimen has odd crescent-shaped white points -
Meal Moth (Pyralis farinalis)
Meal Moth (Pyralis farinalis) - 9 Jul 2019. A micro that is not usually drawn to light, spends its time in buildings. So, unusual to see one in a garden trap. Rests with tail pointing up at 90 degrees to its wings. Larvae enjoy eating stored grain, hence the attraction to buildings. NFM -
Tree-lichen Beauty (Cryphia algae)
Tree-lichen Beauty (Cryphia algae) - 8 Aug 2019 on a nice lichen-covered piece of bark. -
Early Thorn (Selenia dentaria)
Early Thorn (Selenia dentaria) - 8 Jul 2019 -
Straw Underwing (Thalpophila matura)
Straw Underwing (Thalpophila matura) - 7 Aug 2019, NFY -
The Snout (Hypena proboscidalis)
The Snout (Hypena proboscidalis) - Very worn and missing its snout. 8 Jul 2019 -
White-spotted Pinion (Cosmia diffinis)
White-spotted Pinion (Cosmia diffinis) - 6 Aug 2019 White-spotted Pinion numbers declined massively in the wake of Dutch Elm Disease in the 1970s, still relatively rare moth. NFM -
Old Lady moth (Mormo maura)
Old Lady moth (Mormo maura) - 6 Jul 2019. I think I've seen them in the dark, but in terms of record shots, this is NFM -
Brown-spot Flat-body (Agonopterix alstromeriana)
Brown-spot Flat-body (Agonopterix alstromeriana) - 6 Aug 2019 NFM -
The Snout (Hypena proboscidalis)
The Snout (Hypena proboscidalis) - 6 Jul 2019 -
Rosy Rustic (Hydraecia micacea)
Rosy Rustic (Hydraecia micacea) - 5 Aug 2019 NFY -
The Fan-foot (Herminia tarsipennalis)
The Fan-foot (Herminia tarsipennalis) - 5 Jul 2019 NFM. -
Cloaked Minor (Mesoligia furuncula)
Cloaked Minor (Mesoligia furuncula) - 5 Aug 2019 Had a few before and saw one on first morning with Rob, 25th July 2018 -
Peppered Moth (Biston betularia)
Peppered Moth (Biston betularia) 4 Jul 2019 -
Red Underwing (Catocala nupta)
Red Underwing (Catocala nupta) - 4 Aug 2019 NFM -
Single-dotted Wave (Idaea dimidiata)
Single-dotted Wave (Idaea dimidiata) - 1 Jul 2019 NFM -
Pale Prominent (Pterostoma palpina)
Pale Prominent (Pterostoma palpina) - 4 Aug 2019. NFY. Two days earlier than last year. -
The Phoenix (Eulithis prunata)
The Phoenix (Eulithis prunata) - 25 Jun 2019, NFM. Trapped night. -
Flounced Rustic (Luperina testacea)
Flounced Rustic (Luperina testacea) - 4 Aug 2019 NFY -
Yellow Shell (Camptogramma bilineata)
Yellow Shell (Camptogramma bilineata) - NFY. Last photographed late July 2018 -
Twin-spotted Wainscot (Lenisa geminipuncta)
Twin-spotted Wainscot (Lenisa geminipuncta) - 4 Aug 2019. NFM -
Barred Yellow (Cidaria fulvata)
Barred Yellow (Cidaria fulvata) 24 Jun 2019 NFM -
Yellow-tail (Euproctis similis)
Yellow-tail (Euproctis similis) - 30 Jul 2019 NFM. At last, have had numerous Brown-tail before. -
Elderberry Pearl (Anania coronata)
Elderberry Pearl (Anania coronata) 24 Jun 2019 NFM -
Female Oak Eggar (Lasiocampa quercus)
Female Oak Eggar (Lasiocampa quercus) - 27 Jul 2019. NFM. Laid a dozen eggs in pot overnight -
Swallow-tailed Moth (Ourapteryx sambucaria)
Swallow-tailed Moth (Ourapteryx sambucaria). One of two around trap night before. 24 Jun 2019 NFM -
Oak Eggar eggs (Lasiocampa quercus)
Oak Eggar eggs (Lasiocampa quercus) - 27 Jul 2019. -
Dwarf Cream Wave (Idaea fuscovenosa)
Dwarf Cream Wave (Idaea fuscovenosa) - 23 Jun 2019. NFM -
Square-spot Rustic (Xestia xanthographa)
Square-spot Rustic (Xestia xanthographa) - 27 Jul 2019 NFY -
Clouded Silver (Lomographa temerata)
Clouded Silver (Lomographa temerata) - 22 Jun 2019, NFM. -
The Nutmeg (Anarta trifolii)
The Nutmeg (Anarta trifolii) - 27 Jul 2019 -
Scalloped Oak (Crocallis elinguaria)
Scalloped Oak (Crocallis elinguaria) - 21 Jun 2019 NFY. Saw a couple of times in July 2018 -
Lesser Common Rustic agg. (Mesapamea didyma)
Lesser Common Rustic agg. (Mesapamea didyma) - 27 Jul 2019 -
The Spinach (Eulithis mellinata)
The Spinach (Eulithis mellinata) - 21 Jun 2019 NFM -
Mouse Moth (Amphipyra tragopoginis)
Mouse Moth (Amphipyra tragopoginis) - 27 Jul 2019. NFM -
Freyer's Pug (Eupithecia intricata)
Freyer's Pug (Eupithecia intricata) - 12am 19 Jun 2019. NFM -
Cabbage Moth (Mamestra brassicae)
Cabbage Moth (Mamestra brassicae) - 26 Jul 2019 -
Mottled Beauty (Alcis repandata)
Mottled Beauty (Alcis repandata) - 19 Jun 2019, NFM. Checking ID -
The Crescent (Helotropha leucostigma)
The Crescent (Helotropha leucostigma) - 26 Jul 2019 NFY -
Light Emerald (Campaea margaritaria)
Light Emerald (Campaea margaritaria) - Very pale and worn. 17 Jun 2019 -
Lesser Yellow Underwing (Noctua comes)
Lesser Yellow Underwing (Noctua comes) - 26 Jul 2019 NFM -
Foxglove Pug (Eupithecia pulchellata)
Foxglove Pug (Eupithecia pulchellata) - 15 Jun 2019 NFM -
Buff-tip (Phalera bucephala)
Buff-tip (Phalera bucephala) - 22 Jul 2019 on actual birch twigs this time -
Fenland Pearl (Anania perlucidalis) (Hübner, 1809)
Fenland Pearl (Anania perlucidalis) (Hübner, 1809) - 14 Jun 2019 NFM Local species, Huntingdon and Fenland -
Least Yellow Underwing (Noctua interjecta Hübner)
Least Yellow Underwing (Noctua interjecta Hübner) - 25 Jul 201 NFM. Or I never registered them in 2018. Definitely NFY -
The Snout (Hypena proboscidalis)
The Snout (Hypena proboscidalis) - 14 June 2019 NFY. 1st gen. -
Buff Footman (Eilema depressa)
Buff Footman (Eilema depressa) - 21 Jul 2019 NFM -
Male Bordered White (Bupalus piniaria)
Male Bordered White (Bupalus piniaria) - 13 Jun 2019, another wet night. NFM -
Tree-lichen Beauty (Cryphia algae)
Tree-lichen Beauty (Cryphia algae) - 21 Jul 2019 NFM -
Least Carpet (Idaea rusticata)
Least Carpet (Idaea rusticata) - 11 Jun 2019 NFY -
Buff Ermine (Spilosoma lutea)
Buff Ermine (Spilosoma lutea) - 20 Jul 2019. One of two in the trap this morning. Erebidae -
Silver-ground Carpet (Xanthorhoe montanata)
Silver-ground Carpet (Xanthorhoe montanata) - 6 Jun 2019 NFM -
Copper Underwing (Amphipyra pyramidea)
Copper Underwing (Amphipyra pyramidea) - 18 Jul 2019. This is the moth that brought me to mothing 23rd July 2018. Based on underside of hindwings definitely not a Svensson's. Noctuidae. NFY -
Peppered Moth (Biston betularia)
Peppered Moth (Biston betularia) - 4 Jun 2019. Moth hero, this species provided evidence for industrial evolution. Posed on a chunk of concrete, nearest I have to a lichen-encrusted rock. NFM -
Short-cloaked Moth (Nola cucullatella)
Short-cloaked Moth (Nola cucullatella) - 17 Jul 2019. NFM. This is a macro even though it's as small as some micros. Nolidae. -
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata)
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata) - 2 Jun 2019. -
Small Ranunculus (Hecatera dysodea)
Small Ranunculus (Hecatera dysodea) - 18 Jul 2019 Worn. NFY Noctuidae -
Green Pug (Pasiphila rectangulata)
Green Pug (Pasiphila rectangulata) - 30 May 2019, NFM. June to July flyer, so getting in a couple of days early. -
Garden Dart (Euxoa nigricans)
Garden Dart (Euxoa nigricans) - 17 Jul 2019 NFM Noctuidae -
Light Emerald (Campaea margaritaria)
Light Emerald (Campaea margaritaria) 27 May 2019, one of two. -
Dusky Sallow (Eremobia ochroleuca)
Dusky Sallow (Eremobia ochroleuca) - 17 Jul 2019 NFY Noctuidae -
Willow Beauty (Peribatodes rhomboidaria)
Willow Beauty (Peribatodes rhomboidaria) - 22 May 2019 NFY -
Bulrush Wainscot (Nonagria typhae)
Bulrush Wainscot (Nonagria typhae) - 17 Jul 2019. NFY Noctuidae -
Oak Hook-tip (Watsonalla binaria)
Oak Hook-tip (Watsonalla binaria) - 21 May 2019. NFM -
Smoky Wainscot (Mythimna impura)
Smoky Wainscot (Mythimna impura) - 17 Jul 2019 Noctuidae -
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata)
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata) - Darker form of this species. 20 May 2019 NFY -
Larva of Toadflax Brocade (Calophasia lunula)
Larva of Toadflax Brocade (Calophasia lunula) - 13 Jul 2019. On the wheelie bin after a bit of gardening, near the purple toadflax. Not seen the adult yet. Noctuidae - Adult in the trap 9 Aug 2021 -
Small Dusty Wave (Idaea seriata)
Small Dusty Wave (Idaea seriata) - In conservatory night of 18 May 2019, spotted by Mrs Sciencebase -
Larva of The Cinnabar (Tyria jacobaeae)
Larva of The Cinnabar (Tyria jacobaeae) - 11 Jul 2019. Wicken Fen. Usually see packs of them when spotted, just one on this plant. Erebidae -
Yellow-barred Brindle (Acasis viretata)
Yellow-barred Brindle (Acasis viretata) - NFY, not seen since August 2018 -
Dark Spectacle (Abrostola triplasia)
Dark Spectacle (Abrostola triplasia) - 12 Jul 2019. Almost no spectacles. NFM. Noctuidae -
Light Emerald (Campaea margaritaria)
Light Emerald (Campaea margaritaria) - Potted, night of 7 May 2019. First of the year, last seen August 2018. NFM -
Lunar-spotted Pinion (Cosmia pyralina)
Lunar-spotted Pinion (Cosmia pyralina) - 12 Jul 2019 NFM Noctuidae -
Clouded Border (Lomaspilis marginata)
Clouded Border (Lomaspilis marginata) - NFM. "Very well marked" Mark Marshall said on UK Flying FB. 2 Apr 2019. NFM -
Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing (Noctua janthe)
Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing (Noctua janthe) - 12 Jul 2019 NFY Noctuidae -
Maiden's Blush (Cyclophora punctaria)
Maiden's Blush (Cyclophora punctaria) - 25 Apr 2019. New for me today. Wet night, 12 Celsius. NFM -
The Coronet (Craniophora ligustri)
The Coronet (Craniophora ligustri) - 11 Jul 2019 NFM Noctuidae -
Waved Umber (Menophra abruptaria)
Waved Umber (Menophra abruptaria) - 22 Apr 2019 Underside. -
Bordered Sallow (Pyrrhia umbra)
Bordered Sallow (Pyrrhia umbra) - 11 Jul 2019. NFM. Noctuidae -
Waved Umber (Menophra abruptaria)
Waved Umber (Menophra abruptaria) - Evening of 21 Apr 2019. NFM -
Marbled Clover (Heliothis viriplaca)
Marbled Clover (Heliothis viriplaca) - 11 Jul 2019. NFM Noctuidae -
Scorched Carpet (Ligdia adustata)
Scorched Carpet (Ligdia adustata) - Night of 19 Apr 2019. NFM -
The Herald (Scoliopteryx libatrix)
The Herald (Scoliopteryx libatrix) - 11 Jul 2019. NFM Erebidae -
Pebble Hook-tip (Drepana falcataria)
Pebble Hook-tip (Drepana falcataria) - 18 Apr 2019 night. First time in our garden having seen in Rob Ellis's -
Lesser Yellow Underwing larva (Noctua comes)
Lesser Yellow Underwing larva (Noctua comes) - 10 Jul 2019 Not quite NFY. But only just started seeing them. Noctuidae -
Red Twin-spot Carpet (Xanthorhoe spadicearia)
Red Twin-spot Carpet (Xanthorhoe spadicearia) - 19 Apr 2019. First for me. Wasn't sure if Dark-barred Twin-spot needs dissection to confirm. NFM -
Lesser Common Rustic agg. (Mesapamea didyma)
Lesser Common Rustic agg. (Mesapamea didyma) - 10 Jul 2019 Slightly different form, still agg, without dissection for UK though. Noctuidae -
The Streamer (Anticlea derivata)
The Streamer (Anticlea derivata) - New to me 17 Apr 2019. Two more, 18/19 Apr. NFM -
Ruby Tiger (Phragmatobia fuliginosa)
Ruby Tiger (Phragmatobia fuliginosa) - 10 Jul 2019. NFY Erebidae -
Early Thorn (Selenia dentaria)
Early Thorn (Selenia dentaria) - New for the year, having raised the trap to chest height, not sure whether this would have appeared anyway. 28 Mar 2019. Usually flies Apr-May and then Jul-Aug -
Chinese Character (Cilix glaucata)
Chinese Character (Cilix glaucata) - 9 Jul 2019. The bird poo moth. Drepanidae -
Garden Carpet (Xanthorhoe fluctuata)
Garden Carpet (Xanthorhoe fluctuata) - Evening of 24 Mar 2019, first sighting of the year. -
Scarce Footman (Eilema complana)
Scarce Footman (Eilema complana) - 8 Jul 2019. Possibly NFM. But may have seen before and assumed Common Footman. Erebidae -
March Moth (Alsophila aescularia)
March Moth (Alsophila aescularia) - First March, wouldn't sit still for the classic dart shape photo until later in the morning. 20 Mar 2019. Female is wingless. NFM -
Brown-tail (Euproctis chrysorrhoea)
Brown-tail (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) - 8 Jul 2019 Erebidae -
Double-striped Pug (Gymnoscelis rufifasciata)
Double-striped Pug (Gymnoscelis rufifasciata) - First pug of the year. 11pm 14 Mar 2019. Quite an upturn in diversity tonight, not too cold, cloudy, no wind: 2x Small Quaker, 10x Common Quaker, 3x Clouded Drab (various shades), 1x Early Grey, 1x Diurnea fagella, and the DS Pug -
Buff Ermine (Spilosoma lutea)
Buff Ermine (Spilosoma lutea) - 8 Jul 2019 Erebidae » Arctiinae -
Dotted Border (Agriopis marginaria)
Dotted Border (Agriopis marginaria) - On the vanes, morning of 24 Feb 2019 -
Buff-tip (Phalera bucephala)
Buff-tip (Phalera bucephala) - 6 Jul 2019. Incredible camouflage would look even better on Birch twig. NFM. -
Pale Brindled Beauty (Phigalia pilosaria)
This was a Pale Brindled Beauty (Phigalia pilosaria) outside the trap evening of 22 Feb 2019, spread its wings for the photoshot and nice shadow of antenna! -
The Dun-bar (Cosmia trapezina) (Linnaeus, 1758)
The Dun-bar (Cosmia trapezina) - 6 Jul 2019, NFY. Don't think I've seen this since Day 1 with the trap in July 2018. This is a very different colouration to that previous one. Noctuidae -
Pale Brindled Beauty (Phigalia pilosaria)
Had a quick look in the trap just now because I could see a shadow on one of the veins, it was a Pale Brindled Beauty (Phigalia pilosaria). In the trap itself, a second PBB and a Common Quaker. Photographed the PBBs as they're new for me as was the CQ earlier in the week. 22 Feb 2019 -
The Nutmeg (Anarta trifolii)
The Nutmeg (Anarta trifolii) - 6 Jul 2019 Noctuidae -
Winter Moth (Operophtera brumata)
Winter Moth (Operophtera brumata) - Same moth as trapped 10 Dec 2018, the morning after. First new moth species in the trap since Mottled Umber on 25 Nov 2018. Flies late autumn to Jan/Feb, hence the name. This is a male, females are wingless. Geometridae » Larentiinae -
The Miller (Acronicta leporina)
The Miller (Acronicta leporina) - Potted night of 4 Jul 2019. NFM Noctuidae -
Winter Moth (Operophtera brumata)
Winter Moth (Operophtera brumata) - 10 Dec 2018. First new moth species in the trap since Mottled Umber on 25 Nove 2018. Flies late autumn to Jan/Feb, hence the name. This is a male, females are wingless. Geometridae » Larentiinae -
Buff Arches (Habrosyne pyritoides)
Buff Arches (Habrosyne pyritoides) - 5 Jul 2019. Third time I've seen this species. Drepanidae » Thyatirinae -
Lesser Common Rustic agg. (Mesapamea didyma)
Lesser Common Rustic agg. (Mesapamea didyma) - 5 Jul 2019, cannot distinguish without dissection between Common and Lesser Common. Noctuidae -
Feathered Thorn (Colotois pennaria)
Feathered Thorn (Colotois pennaria) - 11 Nov 2018, another specimen of this autumnal Geometer, nicely showing hindwings parked on a suitably selected beech leaf. Geometridae » Ennominae -
Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing (Noctua fimbriata)
Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing (Noctua fimbriata) - 4 Jul 2019 Female and male pair together in the trap. NFY. Noctuidae -
Mottled Umber (Erannis defoliaria)
Mottled Umber (Erannis defoliaria) - 25 Nov 2018 A first for me and the first new species in the garden in almost two weeks. There was a Turnip and a Dark Chestnut (again, same ones?). This is a male MU, it has feathery antennae AND wings; the females are flightless. Geometridae » Ennominae -
Feathered Thorn (Colotois pennaria)
Feathered Thorn (Colotois pennaria) - Nice to see a relatively large moth in the trap, first for a while, 26 Oct 2018. Autumnal flyer. Geometridae » Ennominae -
Brown-tail (Euproctis chrysorrhoea)
Brown-tail (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) - 3 Jul 2019 NFM -
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata)
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata) - Light form of this species seen on trap night of 25 Oct 2018 and place within for the morning photoshoot. -
The Clay (Mythimna ferrago)
The Clay (Mythimna ferrago) - 3 Jul 2019, one of two specimens NFM Noctuidae -
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata)
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata) - Darker form of this species seen on trap night of 25 Oct 2018 and place within for the morning photoshoot. -
Brown-line Bright-eye (Mythimna conigera)
Brown-line Bright-eye (Mythimna conigera) - 2 Jul 2019. NFM Noctuidae -
November Moth agg. (Epirrita dilutata)
November Moth agg. (Epirrita dilutata) - Night of 11 Oct 2018. Gone by the morning. Generally indistinguishable from Pale November and Autumnal moths, hence the aggregate epithet. -
The Shark (Cucullia umbratica)
The Shark (Cucullia umbratica) - 2 Jul 2019 -
Spruce Carpet (Thera britannica)
Spruce Carpet (Thera britannica) - Night of 8 Oct 2018. Beautifully marked (almost like mammal fur), photographed with ringflash but the actinic light switched off. A first for me. Geometridae » Larentiinae -
The Lychnis (Hadena bicruris)
The Lychnis (Hadena bicruris) - 2 Jul 2019. NFY Noctuidae -
The Mallow (Larentia clavaria)
The Mallow (Larentia clavaria) - Evening 5 Oct 2018. Geometridae » Larentiinae -
Light Arches (Apamea lithoxylaea)
Light Arches (Apamea lithoxylaea) - 2 Jul 2019. NFM on 16 June 2019 Noctuidae -
Red-green Carpet (Chloroclysta siterata)
Red-green Carpet (Chloroclysta siterata) - Damp evening 3 Oct 2018, outside trap, didn't make it inside. Not a new one for me having seen specimen mid-September. Geometridae » Larentiinae -
Green Silver-lines (Pseudoips prasinana)
Green Silver-lines (Pseudoips prasinana) - Potted night of 4 Jul 2019. NFM -
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata)
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata) - Back from the pub 12:20 on 28 Sep 2018. Not new to me, but didn't recognise. Geometridae » Larentiinae -
Dark Arches (Apamea monoglypha)
Dark Arches (Apamea monoglypha) - 2 Jul 2019 - a more normal level of patterning and colouring than the dark specimen below. Noctuidae -
The Snout (Hypena proboscidalis)
The Snout (Hypena proboscidalis) - 20 Sep 2018 Erebidae » Hypeninae. Second generation, I assume by this point in the year. -
Dark Arches (Apamea monoglypha)
Dark Arches (Apamea monoglypha) - 2 Jul 2019 This is a very dark specimen. Has been the most frequent visitor to the trap, 63 yesterday, 41 today, 2-3 dozen preceding days. Noctuidae -
Riband Wave (Idaea aversata ab remutata)
Riband Wave (Idaea aversata ab remutata) - 20 Sep 2018 Lighter form snapped end of July. -
Grey/Dark Dagger agg. (Acronicta)
Either Grey Dagger (Acronicta psi) or Dark Dagger (Acronicta tridens) needs gen det to distinguish - 1 Jul 2019 NFY. Was sat on conservatory door, presumably all day. Noctuidae -
Red-green Carpet (Chloroclysta siterata)
Red-green Carpet (Chloroclysta siterata) - Spotted at 23h00 on 17th while Mrs Sciencebase took a look. Was in the trap by morninig of 18 Sep 2018 A first for me and quite exotic seeming, despite its name. Autumn species, Sep-Oct flyer, but flies again in early Spring. Geometridae » Larentiinae -
Moraphaga choragella
Moraphaga choragella - 1 Jul 2019, probably not NFM. Aggregate species of several very similar moths ID by gen det -
Waved Black (Parascotia fuliginaria)
Waved Black (Parascotia fuliginaria) - Small but stunning and the envy of other moth-ers today. 14 Sep 2018. Read the story in the Sciencebase blog post. -
The Flame (Axylia putris)
The Flame (Axylia putris) - 1 Jul 2019. NFM. First day back after two-night camping trip. -
The Snout (Hypena proboscidalis)
The Snout (Hypena proboscidalis) - Morning of 11 Sep 2018 -
Buff Arches (Habrosyne pyritoides)
Buff Arches (Habrosyne pyritoides) - 27 Jun 2019. NFM -
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata)
Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata) - On shed night of 10 Sep 2018. Second brood, very variable species. Geometridae » Larentiinae -
Mother Shipton (Euclidia mi)
Mother Shipton (Euclidia mi) - 20 Jun 2019 in Rampton pocket park adjacent cow field. Poor quality shot only of the underside. NFM -
Elder Pearl (Anania coronata)
Elder Pearl (Anania coronata) - Usually flies June-July, but this is a first sighting for me on a fairly warm, cloudy night 9 Sep 2018, looks a lot lighter than UKMoths photo. Micro moth, but quite large for a Crambid. Crambidae » Pyraustinae -
Common Rustic agg. (Mesapamea secalis)
Common Rustic agg. (Mesapamea secalis) - 26 Jun 2019 NFY. Cannot be distinguished from closely related species without gen det. -
Small Blood-vein (Scopula imitaria)
Small Blood-vein (Scopula imitaria) - Lit up late, 11pm, this and lots of Large Yellow Underwings bouncing around. 3 Sep 2018. Only LUs in the morning and one SH Character. -
The Uncertain/The Rustic (Hoplodrina sp.)
The Uncertain/The Rustic (Hoplodrina sp.) - 2-3 of these 26 Jun 2019. Difficult to separate Hoplodrina octogenaria from H. blanda, respectively, without gen det. NFM. -
Purple Thorn (Selenia tetralunaria)
Purple Thorn (Selenia tetralunaria) Second generation - In the trap, morning of 2 Sep 2018. At first, I thought it was the Angle Shades somehow rolled up on itself until I put my specs on and could properly see him (it's a male). -
The Cinnabar (Tyria jacobaeae)
The Cinnabar (Tyria jacobaeae) - 26 Jun 2019 First time in the trap, although several around the house/allotment and OST -
Small Dusty Wave (Idaea seriata)
Small Dusty Wave (Idaea seriata) - On the trap night of 1 Sep 2018 -
Smoky Wainscot (Mythimna impura)
Smoky Wainscot (Mythimna impura) - 25 Jun 2019. NFM -
Small Blood-vein (Scopula imitaria)
Small Blood-vein (Scopula imitaria) - Morning of 31 Aug 2018. Very few specimens in the trap this morning, but I thought this was just a small Blood Vein, it's not it's Small Blood Vein, new to me. -
Varied Coronet (Hadena compta)
Varied Coronet (Hadena compta) 24 Jun 2019 NFM -
Latticed Heath (Chiasmia clathrata)
Latticed Heath (Chiasmia clathrata) - One of two on the very wet morning of 29 August 2018. Apparently, they're on the rise, and apparently aren't commonly attracted to light. They are day and night flyers. Geometridae » Ennominae -
Rustic Shoulder Knot (Apamea sordens)
Rustic Shoulder Knot (Apamea sordens) - 23 Jun 2019 -
Lime-speck Pug (Eupithecia centaureata)
Lime-speck Pug (Eupithecia centaureata) - Trapped 27 July 2018. This moth is thought to have evolved to resemble avian guano and so deter predation. Geometridae » Larentiinae -
Early Thorn (Selenia dentaria)
Early Thorn (Selenia dentaria) - Awful phone photo, lens focused on background, I've retouched and sharpened simply for the record shot. Not seen once since this in Rob's trap 24 Jul 2018 -
Scorched Wing (Plagodis dolabraria)
Scorched Wing (Plagodis dolabraria) - 22 Jun 2019. NFM -
Grey Pug (Eupithecia subfuscata)
Grey Pug (Eupithecia subfuscata) - Morning 28 August 2018. Large pug, presumably second brood as usually June-July flyer. Geometridae » Larentiinae -
Double Square-spot (Xestia triangulum)
Double Square-spot (Xestia triangulum) - 22 Jun 2019. NFM -
Light Emerald (Campaea margaritaria)
Light Emerald (Campaea margaritaria) - Morning 28 August 2018. Geometridae » Ennominae -
Broad-barred White (Hecatera bicolorata)
Broad-barred White (Hecatera bicolorata) - 22 Jun 2019. NFM -
Garden Carpet (Xanthorhoe fluctuata)
Garden Carpet (Xanthorhoe fluctuata) - 13 Aug 2018. Geometridae » Larentiinae -
Lilac Beauty (Apeira syringaria)
Lilac Beauty (Apeira syringaria) - At the front door 21 June 2019. NFM. One of the "Thorns" but with "folded wings. -
Brimstone (Opisthograptis luteolata)
Brimstone (Opisthograptis luteolata) - Night 12th August 2018, see quite a few of these in the dark, they rarely get caught in the trap though. Geometridae » Ennominae -
Lesser Yellow Underwing larva (Noctua comes)
Lesser Yellow Underwing larva (Noctua comes) - Night of 20 Jun 2019 -
Double-striped Pug (Gymnoscelis rufifasciata)
Double-striped Pug (Gymnoscelis rufifasciata) - Night 12th August 2018, still on the sheet next morning. Previously sighted. Geometridae » Larentiinae -
Oak Lantern Carcina quercana
Oak Lantern Carcina quercana - 21 Jun 2019. NFM. Also known as Lon-horned Flat-body, and in the US where it is an imported pest: the Oak-skeletonizer Moth -
Light Emerald (Campaea margaritaria)
Light Emerald (Campaea margaritaria) - Saw in trap after C5 gig on 2am 12th August 2018. Geometridae » Ennominae -
White Satin Moth (Leucoma salicis)
White Satin Moth (Leucoma salicis) - 19 Jun 2019, NFM -
Common Carpet (Epirrhoe alternata)
Common Carpet (Epirrhoe alternata) - Trapped overnight 7 Aug 2018 -
Middle-barred Minor agg. (Oligia fasciuncula)
Middle-barred Minor agg. (Oligia fasciuncula) - 17 Jun 2019 NFM -
Dark Spinach (Pelurga comitata)
Dark Spinach (Pelurga comitata) - Trapped overnight 6 Aug 2018 -
The Shark (Cucullia umbratica)
The Shark (Cucullia umbratica) - 15 June 2019 NFM. -
Yellow-barred Brindle (Acasis viretata)
Yellow-barred Brindle (Acasis viretata) - Trapped overnight 5 Aug 2018 -
Swallow Prominent (Pheosia tremula)
Swallow Prominent (Pheosia tremula) - 12 Jun 2019 NFM. Not to be confused with very similar Lesser SP, has longer, thinner white wedge. -
Mother of Pearl (Pleuroptya ruralis)
Mother of Pearl (Pleuroptya ruralis) - Evening 31 Jul 2018 -
Common Swift (Korscheltellus lupulina)
Common Swift (Korscheltellus lupulina) - 11 June 2019 -
Mother of Pearl (Pleuroptya ruralis)
Mother of Pearl (Pleuroptya ruralis) - 1 Aug 2018 -
The Mullein larva (Cucullia verbasci)
The Mullein larva (Cucullia verbasci) - On mullein plant at RSPB Hope Farm 9 Jun 2019 -
Yellow Shell (Camptogramma bilineata)
Yellow Shell (Camptogramma bilineata) - 29 July 2018 -
Burnet Companion (Euclidia glyphica)
Burnet Companion (Euclidia glyphica) - 9 June 2019, RSPB Hope Farm wildflower meadow. Day-flying moth NFM, so-named because often seen with Burnet moth. -
Currant Pug (Eupithecia assimilata)
Currant Pug (Eupithecia assimilata) - 29 July 2018 -
Pale Mottled Willow (Caradrina clavipalpis)
Pale Mottled Willow (Caradrina clavipalpis) - 9 Jun 2019 NFM. -
Common Carpet (Epirrhoe alternata)
Common Carpet (Epirrhoe alternata) - 29 July 2018 -
Heart & Club (Agrotis clavis)
Heart & Club (Agrotis clavis) - 9 Jun 2019 NFM. Like an H&D but where the markings have been "drawn on blotting paper". -
Canary-shouldered Thorn (Ennomus alniaria)
Canary-shouldered Thorn (Ennomus alniaria) - 29 July 2018 -
Gold Spot (Plusia festucae)
Gold Spot (Plusia festucae) - 8 Jun 2019. Wet and windy night, but large haul nevertheless. NFM -
Canary-shouldered Thorn (Ennomus alniaria)
Canary-shouldered Thorn (Ennomus alniaria) - 29 July 2018 -
The Shears (Hada plebeja)
The Shears (Hada plebeja) - Not NFY, but a nice specimen 7 Jun 2019 -
Brimstone (Opisthograptis luteolata)
Brimstone (Opisthograptis luteolata) - 29 July 2018 -
Iron Prominent (Notodonta dromedarius)
Iron Prominent (Notodonta dromedarius) - 6 June 2019. Pristine specimen this time. -
Blood vein (Timandra comae)
Blood vein (Timandra comae) - Light-coloured variant, 29 July 2018 -
Heart & Dart (Agrotis exclamationis)
Heart & Dart (Agrotis exclamationis) - 5 Jun 2019. This species first appeared in the trap on the 8th May and there have been dozens since. This is the first abberation I have seen, confirmed by Antony Wren on FB who also had one last night. -
Shaded Broad-bar (Scotopteryx chenopodiata)
Shaded Broad-bar (Scotopteryx chenopodiata) - 29 July 2018. Corrected. Had it as The Mallow -
Burnished Brass (Diachrysia chrysitis)
Burnished Brass (Diachrysia chrysitis) - 2 June 2019. Two specimens, NFY -
Double-striped Pug (Gymnoscelis rufifasciata)
Double-striped Pug (Gymnoscelis rufifasciata) - Morning of 31July 2018 -
Treble Brown Spot (Idaea trigeminata)
Treble Brown Spot (Idaea trigeminata) - 2 Jun 2019. NFM -
Willow Beauty (Peribatodes rhomboidaria)
Willow Beauty (Peribatodes rhomboidaria) - Found in Rob's actinic trap at Pelham Way, morning of 25th July 2018 -
Poplar Grey (Subacronicta megacephala)
Poplar Grey (Subacronicta megacephala) - 2 Jun 2019. NFM -
Rose-flounced Tabby (Endotricha flammealis)
Rose-flounced Tabby (Endotricha flammealis). The "Rose" name is probably fairly recent common naming, historically species like this would have only had a scientific name. Found in Rob's actinic trap at Pelham Way, morning of 25th July 2018 -
Large Nutmeg (Apamea anceps)
Large Nutmeg (Apamea anceps) - Leonard ID, but query 2 Jun 2019 NFM -
Scalloped Oak (Crocallis elinguaria)
Scalloped Oak (Crocallis elinguaria) - Found in Rob's actinic trap at Pelham Way, morning of 25th July 2018 -
Emperor (Saturnia pavonia)
Emperor (Saturnia pavonia) - Male, drawn to a pheromone lure on a sunny day, 30 Apr 2019. I netted and photographed two or three during April and May before letting them on their way. -
Least Carpet (Idaea rusticata)
Least Carpet (Idaea rusticata) - Found in Rob's actinic trap at Pelham Way, morning of 25th July 2018 -
White Ermine (Spilosoma lubricipeda)
White Ermine (Spilosoma lubricipeda) 27 May 2019, NFM. -
Pebble Hook-tip (Drepana falcataria)
Pebble Hook-tip (Drepana falcataria) - 24th July 2018, Rob Ellis garden -
The Cinnabar (Tyria jacobaeae)
The Cinnabar (Tyria jacobaeae) - 26 May 2019 Not seen this species since photographed in Rampton in June 2017. NFY -
Blood vein (Timandra comae)
Blood vein (Timandra comae) - 24th July 2018, Rob Ellis garden -
The Cinnabar (Tyria jacobaeae)
The Cinnabar (Tyria jacobaeae) 15 Jun 2018 Aldreth Causeway -
Mottled Rustic (Caradrina morpheus)
Mottled Rustic (Caradrina morpheus) 23 May 2019 Apparently, the brown tinge around the stigma nearest the wingtip is distinctive here, although this isn't a particularly clear specimen. NFM -
Tawny Marbled Minor agg (Oligia latruncula)
Tawny Marbled Minor agg (Oligia latruncula) - 23 May 2019. Oligia sp. (Minors) Need gen det to decide so record as aggregate: Marbled, Tawny Marbled, or Rufous minor. NFM -
Treble Lines (Charanyca trigrammica)
Treble Lines (Charanyca trigrammica) - 22 May 2019. Three specimens. NFM -
White-point (Mythimna albipuncta)
White-point (Mythimna albipuncta) - 22 May 2019. Usually, a Jul-Aug flier, this seems very early, although sometimes seen in June and in Cambs has been seen this early for the last four years. NFY -
Light Brocade (Lacanobia w-latinum)
Light Brocade (Lacanobia w-latinum) - 21 May 2019. NFM -
The Shears (Hada plebeja)
The Shears (Hada plebeja) - 20 May 2019. NFM -
Common Wainscot (Mythimna pallens)
Common Wainscot (Mythimna pallens) - 20 May 2019 NFY -
Rustic Shoulder Knot (Apamea sordens)
Rustic Shoulder Knot (Apamea sordens) - Better marked speciment than last week. 20 May 2019 -
Pale Tussock (Calliteara pudibunda)
Pale Tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) - 18 May 2019 sighting. Not seen this moth since long before I started mothing as a hobby. I have a photograph of one from 25 May 2004 -
Small Clouded Brindle (Apamea unanimis)
Small Clouded Brindle (Apamea unanimis) - 19 May 2019. NFM. -
Chocolate Tip (Clostera curtula)
Chocolate Tip (Clostera curtula) - 18 May 2019 NFM -
Rustic Shoulder Knot (Apamea sordens)
Rustic Shoulder Knot (Apamea sordens) - 18 May 2019. NFM -
Small Clouded Brindle (Apamea unanimis)
Small Clouded Brindle (Apamea unanimis). 18 May 2019, NFM. -
Flame Shoulder (Ochropleura plecta)
Flame Shoulder (Ochropleura plecta) - In trap before bedtime 16 May 2019. NFM -
Puss Moth (Cerura vinula)
Puss Moth (Cerura vinula) - 45mm long, so small specimen, but impressive! On the trap morning of 15 May 2019. NFM -
Coxcomb Prominent (Ptilodon capucina)
Coxcomb Prominent (Ptilodon capucina) - Took a while to ID, but I knew Promiment, and perhaps one of the more obscure. 15 May 2019. NFM -
Common Swift (Korscheltellus lupulina)
Common Swift (Korscheltellus lupulina) - Male and female, 11 May 2019. Rainy night wasn't expecting anything, but also H&D and 3x male Muslin. NFM -
Vine's Rustic (Hoplodrina ambigua)
Vine's Rustic (Hoplodrina ambigua) - 9 May 2019, NFY, last seen December (late specimen). -
Heart & Dart (Agrotis exclamationis)
Heart & Dart (Agrotis exclamationis) - 8 May 2019. NFM -
Powdered Quaker (Orthosia gracilis)
Powdered Quaker (Orthosia gracilis) - 25 Apr 2019. Wet night, 12 Celsius. NFM -
Least Black Arches (Nola confusalis)
Least Black Arches (Nola confusalis) - Not to be confused with Small BA which is scarcer - 24 April 2019. NFM -
Iron Prominent (Notodonta dromedarius)
Iron Prominent (Notodonta dromedarius) - Very battered, was that before or after potting? 22 Apr 2019 -
Pebble Prominent (Notodonta ziczac)
Pebble Prominent (Notodonta ziczac) - 22 Apr 2019. NFM -
The Mullein (Cucullia verbasci)
The Mullein (Cucullia verbasci) - Morning of22 Apr 2019 on stick showing near-perfect camouflage -
The Mullein (Cucullia verbasci)
The Mullein (Cucullia verbasci) - Evening of 21 Apr 2019. NFM -
Sallow Kitten (Furcula furcula)
Sallow Kitten (Furcula furcula) - New for me 21 Apr 2019. NFM -
Cabbage Moth (Mamestra brassicae)
Dark form of Cabbage Moth (Mamestra brassicae) - 20 Apr 2019. Noctuidae » Hadeninae -
Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa)
Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa) - Focus-stacked photo of the first of the year 12 Apr 2019 -
Muslin Moth (Diaphora mendica)
Muslin Moth (Diaphora mendica) - First new moth for a few days. Male Muslin, the females are white. 11 Apr 2019 Focus stacked image. NFM -
Small Emperor (Saturnia pavonia)
Small Emperor (Saturnia pavonia) - Male, drawn to a pheromone lure on sunny, but slightly breezy day. 30 Mar 2019. 147th moth I've ID'ed and photographed. NFM -
Rustic larva
This is the larva of either Square-spot Rustic (Xestia xanthographa), my guess, or Six-striped Rustic (Xestia sexstrigata). Seen on the grazing at RSPB Ouse Fen 29 Mar 2019 -
Nut-tree Tussock (Colocasia coryli)
Nut-tree Tussock (Colocasia coryli) - New for me evening of 21 Mar 2019. By morning had laid a couple of dozen eggs in her container. NFM -
Brown-tail larvae (Euproctis chrysorrhoea)
Brown-tail (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) - Communal larval web, Guided Busway between Histon and north. From my archives 15 Apr 2017 -
The Chestnut (Conistra vaccinii)
The Chestnut (Conistra vaccinii) - Another first morning of 20 Mar 2019. NFM -
Twin-spotted Quaker (Anorthoa munda)
Twin-spotted Quaker (Anorthoa munda) - 15 Mar 2019. By morning, this had joined the evening crew along with Hebrew Character. -
Clouded Drab (Orthosia incerta)
Clouded Drab (Orthosia incerta) - Evening of 13 Mar 2019, I thought this was a new one, but was immediately obviously just a variant when I turned to my Collins book of leps. Still, lovely specimen, I'd say. -
Clouded Drab (Orthosia incerta)
Clouded Drab (Orthosia incerta) - Morning of 10 Mar 2019. I had thought it might be Lead-coloured Drab, but the sharp wingtips define it as CD whereas LCD has rounded wingtips and is more often confused with cerasi. NFM -
Pale Pinion (Lithophane socia)
Pale Pinion (Lithophane socia) - First one of the year, perhaps last saw one in the trap at the end of August. 10 Mar 2019 -
Early Grey (Xylocampa areola)
Early Grey (Xylocampa areola) - 8 Mar 2019. NFM -
Yellow Horned (Achlya flavicornis)
Yellow Horned (Achlya flavicornis) - This was one of four moths in the gents at NT Dunwich Heath on 7 Mar 2019. The other three were Dotted Border. We had seen 5 Dartford Warblers (bird!) at the beginning of the walk and then I saw this beaut at the end before we headed to Minsmere (me and the car, Mrs Sb with the dog on foot). NFM -
Twin-spotted Quaker (Anorthoa munda)
Twin-spotted Quaker (Anorthoa munda) - New today 6 Mar 2019. Along with other Anorthoa species: 8x Common Quaker and 3x Hebrew Character. NFM -
Small Quaker (Orthosia cruda)
Small Quaker (Orthosia cruda) - In the trap windy, but clear and cold evening of 4 Mar 2019. Another Orthosia species new to me to join Common Quaker, Clouded Drab, Hebrew Character. -
Clouded Drab (Orthosia incerta)
Clouded Drab (Orthosia incerta) - Trapped evening 28 Feb 2019, photographed on a toilet roll next morning. -
Oak Beauty (Biston strataria)
Oak Beauty (Biston strataria) - In the trap evening of 23 Feb 2019 -
Hebrew Character (Orthosia gothica)
Hebrew Character (Orthosia gothica) - Morning of 23 Feb 2019. Species flies March to April, attracted to light and Salix blossom. -
Common Quaker (Orthosia cerasi)
Common Quaker (Orthosia cerasi) - Only briefly lighting up early evenings, but this was first moth in the trap for 2019. Usual flying time is March onwards. 20 Feb 2019 -
Vine's Rustic (Hoplodrina ambigua)
Vine's Rustic (Hoplodrina ambigua) - Rather late specimen. 6 Dec 2018. Pictured here in its natural habitat of soggy cardboard egg carton; also two different sized Light Brown Apple moths. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
Yellow-line Quaker (Agrochola macilenta)
Yellow-line Quaker (Agrochola macilenta) - Fairly late season YLQ although they do fly September to November. -
Dark Chestnut (Conistra ligula)
Dark Chestnut (Conistra ligula) - In the trap night before, photographed on a beech leaf 20 Nov 2018. Less common than Chestnut, flies October to November, saw same species mid-October for first time. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
White-point (Mythimna albipuncta) and Light Brown Apple Moth (Epiphyas postvittana
White-point (Mythimna albipuncta) and Light Brown Apple Moth (Epiphyas postvittana) - The "haul" morning of 13 Nov 2018. -
Dark Arches (Apamea monoglypha)
Dark Arches (Apamea monoglypha) - 6 Nov 2018. Second brood, but first time I've seen this species in the trap in *my* garden, it was there on the first day at Rob's 24th July. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
Blair's Shoulder Knot (Lithophane leautieri)
Blair's Shoulder Knot (Lithophane leautieri) - Cloudy evening of 4th November 2018 along with a couple of White-point and Turnip, Silver Y, Yellow-line Quaker and two Apples, first "big" haul for days after 2-3 complete blanks. -
Green-brindled Crescent (Allophyes oxyacanthae)
Green-brindled Crescent (Allophyes oxyacanthae) - Morning of 26 Oct 2018. -
White-point (Mythimna albipuncta)
White-point (Mythimna albipuncta) - Seen this species plenty of times, but usually just one at a time, two in teh trap morning of 26 Oct 2018, different size and state -
Silver Y (Autographa gamma)
Silver Y (Autographa gamma) - Migrant species, although saw them throughout the summer. Only moth trapped overnight but light was out by 11pm. 23 Oct 2018. Noctuidae » Plusiinae -
Ruby Tiger (Phragmatobia fuliginosa)
Larva of Ruby Tiger (Phragmatobia fuliginosa) on graded footpath into Ely, spotted by Tricia as we headed for fish and chips in town. 18 Oct 2018. Erebidae » Arctiinae -
Yellow-line Quaker (Agrochola macilenta)
Yellow-line Quaker (Agrochola macilenta) - Early arrival at the trap evening of 16 Oct 2018, along with Beaded Chestnut and a (Large Yellow) Underwing -
Large Wainscot (Rhizedra lutosa)
Large Wainscot (Rhizedra lutosa) - Damp morning of 16 Oct 2018, but don't think it had rained. B Chestnut, SH Character, and Turnip were its only companions. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
Dark Chestnut (Conistra ligula)
Dark Chestnut (Conistra ligula) - Wet morning of 14 Oct 2018. Almost didn't photograph, but this one is new. Still seeing a new species every other day, 7 in last 10 days to be precise. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
Blair's Shoulder Knot (Lithophane leautieri)
Blair's Shoulder Knot (Lithophane leautieri) - Morning of 13 Oct 2018. Others had posted several so recognised it instantly, for a change. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
Yellow-line Quaker (Agrochola macilenta)
Yellow-line Quaker (Agrochola macilenta) - On the ivy, relatively warm, but cloudless sky, night of 9 Oct 2018. -
Silver Y (Autographa gamma)
Silver Y (Autographa gamma) - First of these in a while 5 Oct 2018. Sat patiently to be photographed then revved its engines and I let it fly into bushes. Noctuidae » Plusiinae -
Green-brindled Crescent (Allophyes oxyacanthae)
Green-brindled Crescent (Allophyes oxyacanthae) - Rather pleased to see this autumn flyer in the trap morning of 4 Oct 2018 having seen Red-green Carpet outside trap evening before. Noctuidae » Psaphidinae -
White-point (Mythimna albipuncta)
White-point (Mythimna albipuncta) - Not new, first trapped beginning of August, but nice specimen morning of 4 Oct 2018. Noctuidae » Hadeninae -
The Brick (Agrochola circellaris)
The Brick (Agrochola circellaris) - Cold night of 30 Sep 2018. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
Pink-barred Sallow (Xanthia togata)
Pink-barred Sallow (Xanthia togata) - Cold night of 30 Sep 2018. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
Lesser Yellow Underwing (Noctua comes)
Lesser Yellow Underwing (Noctua comes) - Nicely marked, morning of 29 Sep 2018. Noctuidae » Noctuinae -
Large Ranunculus (Polymixis flavicincta)
Large Ranunculus (Polymixis flavicincta) - 28 Sep 2018, colder than previous night, but more blossom on ivy, and Sallow, Common Plume, Beaded Chestnut, and this LR. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
Deep-brown Dart (Aporophyla lutulenta)
Deep-brown Dart (Aporophyla lutulenta) - Morning 28 Sep 2018. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa)
Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa) - 28 Sep 2018 Feeding on grapes from the garden. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
Red-line Quaker (Agrochola lota)
Red-line Quaker (Agrochola lota) - 12:30am 28 Sep 2018. This specimen headed for my illuminated ring-flash and then settled on some foliage with his wings open. New for me. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
Lunar Underwing (Omphaloscelis lunosa)
Lunar Underwing (Omphaloscelis lunosa) - Again, this one was sleeping on the stick in the trap morning of 27 Sep 2018. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
Lunar Underwing (Omphaloscelis lunosa)
Lunar Underwing (Omphaloscelis lunosa) - One of 3-4 different shades and sizes of this species on morning of 26 sep 2018. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
Barred Sallow (Tiliacea aurago)
Barred Sallow (Tiliacea aurago) and bottom of the photo The Sallow (Cirrhia icteritia) - Morning of 26 Sep 2018. Noctuidae -
Barred Sallow (Tiliacea aurago)
Barred Sallow (Tiliacea aurago) - A lot less damp this evening, thought I'd light up, early arrivals Barred Sallow, a couple of Willow Beauty, Lunar Underwing, Pyrausta aurata, another micro. 25 Sep 2018. Noctuidae -
Beaded Chestnut (Agrochola lychnidis)
Beaded Chestnut (Agrochola lychnidis) - 23 Sep 2018 In much better condition than the one seen a few days earlier. Noctuidae -
Dark Sword-grass (Agrotis ipsilon)
Dark Sword-grass (Agrotis ipsilon) - NFM22 Sep 2018 after Equinox3 gig. Looks nothing like photo in my Collins book nor specimens on UKMoths. Noctuidae -
Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa)
Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa) - Another view, this time with wings spread revealing marked "pareidolic" face on its thorax. 20 Sep 2018 Noctuidae -
Brindled Green (Dryobotodes eremita)
Brindled Green (Dryobotodes eremita) - Horrendous rain this morning so checked over the moths but left them in situ until the rain stopped. As I was setting them free, spotted this beauty under the lid bracing, almost missed her. 20 Sep 2018. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa)
Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa) - One of two in the trap after a very windy night. One was a lot smaller than the other, neither seemed to have the pink hue as prominently as specimens in the summer. 20 Sep 2018 Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
Square-spot Rustic (Xestia xanthographa)
Square-spot Rustic (Xestia xanthographa) - After one Double-striped Pug and various flies, this is the first larger moth I've seen feeding on the ivy I've let grow to blossom at the rear of our garden. 17 Sep 2018 Noctuidae » Noctuinae -
Black Rustic (Aporophyla nigra)
Black Rustic (Aporophyla nigra) - Spotted at 23h00 on 17th while Mrs Sciencebase took a look at Brimstones and Gold Triangle. Was in the trap by morninig of 18 Sep 2018 A first for me. Sep-Oct flyer. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
Lunar Underwing (Omphaloscelis lunosa)
Lunar Underwing (Omphaloscelis lunosa) - Spotted at 23h30 on 17th and was still in trap morninig of 18 Sep 2018 A first for me and quite exotic seeming. Sep-Oct flyer. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
Shuttle-shaped Dart (Agrotis puta)
Female Shuttle-shaped Dart (Agrotis puta) - Have seen several of this sexually dimorphic species since late July. Flies May to September. This one was one of several male and females in and around the trap 17/18 Sep 2018. Noctuidae » Noctuinae -
Beaded Chestnut (Agrochola lychnidis)
Beaded Chestnut (Agrochola lychnidis) - Worn and battered, morning of 17 Sep 2018. Apparently, lots will appear from now on. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
Large Ranunculus (Polymixis flavicincta)
Large Ranunculus (Polymixis flavicincta) - Larger than the Ranunculus I saw at end of August, turns out to be "Large" not "Small" - Night of 11 Sep 2018. Entered trap, might be there in the morning for a photocall. -
Rosy Rustic (Hydraecia micacea)
Rosy Rustic (Hydraecia micacea) - Sideview, morning 11 Sep 2018 -
The Sallow (Cirrhia icteritia)
The Sallow (Cirrhia icteritia) - Sideview, morning of 11 Sep 2018, looks more strongly marked than the specimen on 10 Sep, but probably just lighting and it is most likely the same one. -
The Sallow (Cirrhia icteritia)
The Sallow (Cirrhia icteritia) - Sep-Oct flyer to sugar and light. Morning 10 Sep 2018 Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
Flounced Rustic (Luperina testacea)
Flounced Rustic (Luperina testacea) - Worn specimen late in the season 8 Sep 2018. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
The Spectacle (Abrostola tripartita)
The Spectacle (Abrostola tripartita) - 6 Sep 2018. One of the more obviously named moths -
Square-spot Rustic (Xestia xanthographa)
Square-spot Rustic (Xestia xanthographa) - 6 Sep 2018 Have seen this species several times before but for some reason overlooked it, assuming it was an aberrant Yellow Underwing, I think. -
The Nutmeg (Anarta trifolii)
The Nutmeg (Anarta trifolii) - 6 Sep 2018 -
Common Wainscot (Mythimna pallens)
Common Wainscot (Mythimna pallens) - 6 Sep 2018 -
Copper Underwing agg. (Amphipyra pyramidea agg.)
Copper Underwing agg. (Amphipyra pyramidea agg.) - 6 Sep 2018 -
Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba)
Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba) - One of about 40 overnight in the trap, photographed in the morning 5 Sep 2018, hoping to catch a glimpse of his yellow. Biggest haul of specimens after cloudy and dew-free night. -
Lesser Yellow Underwing (Noctua comes)
Lesser Yellow Underwing (Noctua comes) - Morning of 5 Sep 2018 along with perhaps 40-50 other Underwings (Large, Small, Lesser) in the trap after a cloudy, but dew-free night. Largest number of specimens yet. -
Silver Y (Autographa gamma)
Silver Y (Autographa gamma) - In the house when I got home from rehearsals at about 11pm 3 Sep 2018. Not seen one for weeks. -
Pale Mottled Willow (Caradrina clavipalpis)
Pale Mottled Willow (Caradrina clavipalpis) - Not quite as glam as Feathered Gothic , morning of 3 Sep 2018 -
Feathered Gothic (Tholera decimalis)
Feathered Gothic (Tholera decimalis) - Very bronzed and glamorous moth turned up night of 2 Sep 2018, popped it in the trap to photograph again in the morning. -
Small China-mark (Cataclysta lemnata)
Small China-mark (Cataclysta lemnata) - Was near trap night of 1 Sep 2018, in the trap by morning. -
Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa)
Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa) - Was near trap night of 1 Sep 2018, I nudged in, still there in the morning to photograph on this lichen-covered stick. -
Lesser Yellow Underwing (Noctua comes)
Lesser Yellow Underwing (Noctua comes) - Morning of 31 Aug 2018, I think I have been conflating the Lesser with the Small, need to check archives, I think I had a Small YU some time ago. -
Common Rustic agg. (Mesapamea sp.)
Common Rustic agg. (aggregated species) (Mesapamea secalis) or Lesser Common Rustic (Mesapamea didyma) - Photographed early in my mothing, 30 Jul 2018. The only way to discern which one it is specifically is through dissection and examination of the genitalia (gen detting), which are different in each species. -
Pale Pinion (Lithophane socia)
Pale Pinion (Lithophane socia) - Morning of 31 Aug 2018. Very few specimens in the trap this morning, but this one is new to me. -
Orange Swift (Triodia sylvina)
Female Orange Swift (Triodia sylvina) - Damp night of 29 August 2018. Female specimen in the conservatory expired within a minute or so of my taking this photo 🙁 Hepialidae. -
Chinese Character (Cilix glaucata)
Chinese Character (Cilix glaucata) - Night of 28 Aug 2018, warm, cloudy, pre-morning rain. The bird poo moth. Drepanidae » Drepaninae -
Centre-barred Sallow (Atethmia centrago)
Centre-barred Sallow (Atethmia centrago) - Morning of 29 Aug 23018, very wet morning. Had been some nice new moths evening before and possibly an Angle Shades, but not there in the morning. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
White-point (Mythimna albipuncta
White-point (Mythimna albipuncta - Morning 28 August 2018, first sighting of this species since 6th August. Noctuidae » Hadeninae -
Small Ranunculus (Hecatera dysodea)
Small Ranunculus (Hecatera dysodea) - Morning 28 August 2018. Noctuidae » Hadeninae -
Flounced Rustic (Luperina testacea)
Flounced Rustic (Luperina testacea) - Night of 25 August 2018, one of a handful of moths hanging around the trap. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
Bright-line Brown-eye (Lacanobia oleracea)
Bright-line Brown-eye (Lacanobia oleracea) - Morning of 26 August 2018, one of only about 5 or 6 in the trap. Noctuidae » Hadeninae -
Straw Underwing (Thalpophila matura)
Straw Underwing (Thalpophila matura) - Night and then morning 22 Aug 2018. Straw-coloured hindwings clearly visible. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing (Noctua janthe)
Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing (Noctua janthe) - Several overnight and in the morning of 22 Aug 2018. Yellow of hindwings clearly visible. Noctuidae » Noctuinae -
Vine's Rustic (Hoplodrina ambigua)
Vine's Rustic (Hoplodrina ambigua) - Morning trap 22 August 2018. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
Orange Swift (Triodia sylvina)
Orange Swift (Triodia sylvina) - A first 13th August 2018. Given how brightly coloured this specimen is compared to other photos on UK Moths for instance, I am assuming it is a male. Member of the Hepialidae of which there are only five members in the UK. Hepialidae -
Iron Prominent (Notodonta dromedarius)
Iron Prominent (Notodonta dromedarius) - Fresh out of the trap 13 Aug 2018, on my hand, just before warming up his wings for flight. Notodontidae » Notodontinae -
Iron Prominent (Notodonta dromedarius)
Iron Prominent (Notodonta dromedarius) - 31 Jul 2018. Early mothing photo, not great depth of field, pre-ringflash and no tripod. Notodontidae » Notodontinae -
The Nutmeg (Anarta trifolii)
The Nutmeg (Anarta trifolii) - Trapped overnight 7 Aug 2018. Noctuidae » Hadeninae -
Cabbage Moth (Mamestra brassicae)
Pale form of Cabbage Moth (Mamestra brassicae) - Trapped overnight 7 Aug 2018. Noctuidae » Hadeninae -
Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba)
Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba) - Trapped overnight 7 Aug 2018. Not a great shot, it was flapping around a lot, I just snatched a shot of its yellow underwing though. Noctuidae » Noctuinae -
Silver Y (Autographa gamma)
Silver Y (Autographa gamma) - Trapped overnight 7 Aug 2018 -
Shuttle-shaped Dart (Agrotis puta)?
Male Shuttle-shaped Dart (Agrotis puta) - Trapped overnight 7 Aug 2018 -
Shuttle-shaped Dart (Agrotis puta)?
Male Shuttle-shaped Dart (Agrotis puta) - Feeding on buddleia night of 7 Aug 2018 -
Dark form of Shuttle-shaped Dart (Agrotis puta)
Dark form (female) of Shuttle-shaped Dart (Agrotis puta) - 1 Aug 2018 on my hand. ID by Brian Stone. -
Cabbage Moth (Mamestra brassicae)?
Cabbage Moth (Mamestra brassicae) - Trapped overnight 7 Aug 2018 -
Bulrush Wainscot (Nonagria typhae)
Bulrush Wainscot (Nonagria typhae) - Trapped overnight 7 Aug 2018 -
Marbled Beauty (Bryophila domestica)
Marbled Beauty (Bryophila domestica) - Trapped overnight 6 Aug 2018 -
Pale Prominent (Pterostoma palpina)
Pale Prominent (Pterostoma palpina) - Trapped overnight 6 Aug 2018 -
Dingy Footman (Eilema griseola)
Dingy Footman (Eilema griseola) - Trapped overnight 6 Aug 2018 -
Common Wainscot (Mythimna pallens)
Common Wainscot (Mythimna pallens) - Trapped overnight 5 Aug 2018 -
White-point (Mythimna albipuncta)
White-point (Mythimna albipuncta) - Trapped overnight 5 Aug 2018 -
Rosy Rustic (Hydraecia micacea)
Rosy Rustic (Hydraecia micacea) - Trapped overnight 5 Aug 2018 -
Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa)
Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa) viewed from above - Trapped overnight 5 Aug 2018 -
Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa)
Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa) - Trapped overnight 5 Aug 2018 -
Light Feathered Rustic (Agrotis cinerea)
Light Feathered Rustic (Agrotis cinerea) - 31 Aug 2018. Outside its usual May-Jun flying season and also would be rare in Cambs. -
The Vapourer (Orgyia antiqua)
The Vapourer (Orgyia antiqua) - 2nd Aug 2018 Mrs Sciencebase spotted him on bedroom window, got nice macro of his antennae -
Oak Processionary (Thaumetopoea processionea)
Oak Processionary (Thaumetopoea processionea) - 1 Aug 2018, Germany. Photo by Matt Bradley. Apparently, there are several moths on the "wrong" side of his insect screens! -
Turnip Moth (Agrotis segetum)
Turnip Moth (Agrotis segetum) - 29 July 2018 -
Silver Y (Autographa gamma)
Silver Y (Autographa gamma) - 29 July 2018 -
Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba)
Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba) - 29 July 2018 -
Burnished Brass (Diachrysia chrysitis)
Burnished Brass (Diachrysia chrysitis) - 26th July 2018 -
Buff Ermine (Spilosoma lutea)
Buff Ermine (Spilosoma lutea) - 29 July 2018 -
Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing (Noctua janthe)
Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing (Noctua janthe) - Trap 29 July 2018 -
The Spectacle (Abrostola tripartita)
The Spectacle (Abrostola tripartita) - 29 July 2018 -
Setaceous Hebrew Character (Xestia c-nigrum)
Setaceous Hebrew Character (Xestia c-nigrum) - 29 July 2018 -
Grey/Dark Dagger (Acronicta psi/tridens)
This could be one of two species either a Grey Dagger (Acronicta psi) or a Dark Dagger (Acronicta tridens) - According to Brian Stone, very distinctive in the larval form but inseparable on externals in the adult. 26th July 2018 -
The Lychnis (Hadena bicruris)
The Lychnis (Hadena bicruris) - Morning 2 with Rob's trap. ID by Brian. 27th July 2018 -
Jersey Tiger (Euplagia quadripunctaria)
Jersey Tiger (Euplagia quadripunctaria) - Spotted near the trap at Pelham Way, night of 26th July 2018. On the trap but in it by morning. -
Turnip Moth (Agrotis segetum)
Turnip Moth (Agrotis segetum) - Found in Rob's actinic trap at Pelham Way, morning of 25th July 2018 -
Dusky Brocade (Apamea remissa)
Dusky Brocade (Apamea remissa) - Found in Rob's actinic trap at Pelham Way, morning of 25th July 2018 -
The Dun-bar (Cosmia trapezina)
The Dun-bar (Cosmia trapezina) - Found in Rob's actinic trap at Pelham Way, morning of 25th July 2018 -
Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba)
Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba) - Found in Rob's actinic trap at Pelham Way, morning of 25th July 2018 -
Burnished Brass (Diachrysia chrysitis)
Burnished Brass (Diachrysia chrysitis) - Found in Rob's actinic trap at Pelham Way, morning of 25th July 2018 -
Ruby Tiger (Phragmatobia fuliginosa)
Ruby Tiger (Phragmatobia fuliginosa) - Found in Rob's actinic trap at Pelham Way, morning of 25th July 2018 -
Cloaked Minor (Mesoligia furuncula)
Cloaked Minor (Mesoligia furuncula) - Found in Rob's actinic trap at Pelham Way, morning of 25th July 2018 -
Brown-tail (Euproctis chrysorrhoea)
Brown-tail (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) - 24th July 2018, Rob Ellis garden -
Dusky Sallow (Eremobia ochroleuca)
Dusky Sallow (Eremobia ochroleuca) - 24th July 2018, Rob Ellis garden -
Dark Arches (Apamea monoglypha)
Dark Arches (Apamea monoglypha) - 24th July 2018, Rob Ellis garden. Noctuidae » Xyleninae -
Dark Arches (Apamea monoglypha)
Dark Arches (Apamea monoglypha) sideview - 24th July 2018, Rob Ellis garden -
Buff Ermine (Spilarctia luteum)
Buff Ermine (Spilarctia luteum) - 24th July 2018, Rob Ellis garden -
Copper Underwing (Amphipyra pyramidea)
Copper Underwing (Amphipyra pyramidea) - 23rd July 2018, Cottenham. The inspiration for borrowing Rob's trap -
Sycamore moth caterpillar (Acronicta aceris)
Sycamore moth caterpillar (Acronicta aceris) - Phototographed on fence next to Mundesley car park, North Norfolk, 20/8/17 -
Six-spot burnet moth (Zygaena filipendulae)
Six-spot burnet moth (Zygaena filipendulae) on teasel head RSPB Titchwell, 21/7/17 -
The Cinnabar (Tyria jacobaeae)
The Cinnabar (Tyria jacobaeae), photographed 16/6/17 along the Cuckoo Lane section of Cottenham Lode -
Six-spot burnet moth (Zygaena filipendulae)
Six-spot burnet moth (Zygaena filipendulae) - Day-flying moth of the Zygaenidae family -
Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda)
Pale tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) - 25 May 2004, long, long before I started "mothing".
Moths and butterflies
The Lepidoptera. The term refers to their scaly wings, from the Greek: lepido- meaning scale and pteros meaning wing. There are at least 180,000 species, of Lepidoptera around the world, with some 20,000 referred to in English as butterflies. There are an estimated 2500-2600 moth species in the UK and around 60 butterfly species.
What is the difference between a butterfly and a moth?
Many people talk about differences between moths and butterflies in terms of resting with folded or open wings, flying day or night, being brightly coloured or drab, having clubbed or smooth antennae. None of these distinctions are wholly representative of butterflies or moths. Indeed, there is really no scientific distinction between moths and butterflies. Asking what’s the difference between a butterfly and a moth is like asking what is the difference between a ladybird and a beetle. Ladybirds are beetles. Butterflies are moths. The distinction is a side effect of the English language. Technically, butterflies are just one grouping within the moths.
That said, there are a couple of physiological differences between the majority of moths and the moths we Brits call butterflies. In moths, the forewings and hindwings are generally hooked together by a frenulum but can be unhooked from each other. Some moths don’t have a frenulum but do have independently flappable wings. There is no hook system in butterflies, the wings cannot be flapped entirely independently. There is one known exception, the Regent Skipper butterfly, Euschemon rafflesia, of Australia.
While flying forewings and hindwings work together in all Lepidoptera, they are in a sense two-winged even though there are four wings. Moths commonly use their ability to disconnect their forewings from the hindwings to allow them to move the flight muscles of the forewings without taking off and so generate heat. Butterflies cannot do this so rely on posture relative to the sun to help them regulate their temperature by opening or closing their wings or adjusting their posture.
Actually, there is another rare difference. It is only moth larvae that can make silk and then only of some species to spin a cocoon to protect the pupa. There is, of course, one known exception, the Monarch butterfly larva can also make silk.
Little and large, old and new
The Lepidoptera are divided into the primitive but paraphyletic “micro moths” and the derived monophyletic Apoditrysia, which include mostly larger moths, as well as the butterflies. The distinction between micro and macro moths may have originally been about size, but there are lots of micro moths that are much bigger than some macros and vice versa. The micro/macro division isn’t about size it’s about evolutionary history, micro moths are more “primitive” than macro moths; they are farther back on the family tree. Of course, genetics studies tell us a lot about the relationships between different species, more than visual examination, and as knowledge expands we adjust the branches and twigs on the lepidopteral family tree to accommodate newly recognised relationships between species.
The Lepidoptera I have photographed over the years.
Butterflies
- Admiral, Red (Vanessa atalanta, Linnaeus, 1758) Cullercoats NFM1970
- Admiral, Eurasian White (Limenitis camilla, Linnaeus, 1764) NFM2022 Brampton Wood
- Argus, Brown (Aricia agestis, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM2020 Church Lane, Cottenham
- Blue, Adonis (Lysandra bellargus, Rottemburg, 1775) NFM2022 Devil’s Dyke, 20+
- Blue, Chalk Hill (Lysandra coridon, Poda, 1761) NFM2021 Devil’s Dyke, 100s
- Blue, Common (Polyommatus icarus, Rottemburg, 1775)
- Blue, Holly (Celastrina argiolus, Linnaeus, 1758) Cottenham NFM2018
- Blue, Long-tailed (Lampides boeticus, Linnaeus, 1767) NFM2019 Cottenham and then Greece
- Blue, Small (Cupido minimus, Fuessly, 1775) NFM2022 Trumpington Meadows
- Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Brown, Meadow (Maniola jurtina, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Brown, Wall (Lasiommata megera, (Linnaeus, 1767) NFM2022, Seahouses, Northumberland
- Clouded Yellow (Colias croceus, Geoffroy, 1785) NFM2020 Next to Waresley Wood
- Comma (Polygonia c-album, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Copper, Small (Lycaena phlaeas, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM2018 Norfolk and abb form Rampton
- Emperor, Purple (Apatura iris, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2021 Woodwalton Fen
- European Peacock (Aglais io, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Fritillary, Silver-washed (Argynnis paphia, Linnaeus, 1758) Salavas 2009, then Somerset 2019
- Fritillary, Dark Green (Speyeria aglaja, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2021 Devil’s Dyke
- Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Hairstreak, Black (Satyrium pruni, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2022 Monk’s Wood
- Hairstreak, Green (Callophrys rubi, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2021 Les King Wood, Cottenham
- Hairstreak, Purple (Favonius quercus, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2021 Woodwalton Fen
- Hairstreak, White Letter (Satyrium w-album, Knoch, 1782) NFM2021 Overhall Grove
- Heath, Small (Coenonympha pamphilus, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Orange Tip (Anthocharis cardamines, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Skipper, Essex (Thymelicus lineola, Ochsenheimer, 1808) NFM2020 Church Lane, Cottenham
- Skipper, Dingy (Erynnis tages, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM-2023* Devil’s Dyke
- Skipper, Grizzled (Pyrgus malvae, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2022 Woodwalton Marsh
- Skipper, Large (Ochlodes sylvanus, Esper, 1777)
- Skipper, Small (Thymelicus sylvestris, Poda, 1761)
- Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Tortoiseshell, Small (Aglais urticae, Linnaeus, 1758)
- White, Green-veined (Pieris napi, Linnaeus, 1758)
- White, Large (Pieris brassicae, Linnaeus, 1758)
- White, Marbled (Melanargia galathea, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2018, Cottenham Lode
- White, Small (Pieris rapae, Linnaeus, 1758)
Butterflies Abroad
- African Monarch (Danaus chrysippus, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2019 Kythira, Greece
- Blue, Northern (Plebejus idas, Linnaeus, 1761) – NFM2018 Germany
- Blue, Southern (Polyommatus celina, Austaut, 1879) – NFM-2023 Menorca
- Cleopatra (Gonepteryx cleopatra citrina, Linnaeus, 1767) NFM2019 Kythira, Greece, Menorca
- Grayling (Hipparchia semele, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2019 Kythira, Greece
- Mediterranean Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2019 Kythira, Greece
- Skipper, European (Thymelicus lineola, Ochsenheimer, 1808) NFM2019 Kythira, Greece
- Southern Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina janira, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2019 Kythira, Greece
- Swallowtail (Papilio machaon, Linnaeus, 1758) – Salavas, France 2009 (or was it Nerja, 2011?)
- Swallowtail, Scarce (Iphiclides podalirius, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2019 Athens, Greece
- Two-tailed Pasha (Charaxes jasius, Linnaeus, 1767) NFM2019 Kythira, Greece
Here’s a link for details of the moths and butterflies (and birds) we recorded on our field trip to northern Greece in June 2024.
Moths
- Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018 Rob
- Angle, Tawny-barred (Macaria liturata, Clerck, 1759) NFM 2021
- Arches, Black (Lymantria monacha, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2022 NF
- Arches, Buff (Habrosyne pyritoides, Hufnagel, 1766)
- Arches, Dark (Apamea monoglypha, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2018 Rob
- Arches, Least Black (Nola confusalis, Herrich-Schäffer, 1847)
- Arches, Light (Apamea lithoxylaea, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2018 Rob
- Argent, Brindled (Argyresthia curvella, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2021
- Argent, Netted (Argyresthia retinella, Zeller, 1839) NFM 2023
- Autumnal Moth (Epirrita autumnata, Borkhausen, 1794)
- Bar, Purple (Cosmorhoe ocellata, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM Blakeney 2024*
- Beauty, Brindled (Lycia hirtaria, Clerck, 1759) NFM 2020
- Beauty, Lilac (Apeira syringaria, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Beauty, Marbled (Bryophila domestica, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2018
- Beauty, Mottled (Alcis repandata, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Beauty, Oak (Biston strataria, Hufnagel, 1767)
- Beauty, Pale Brindled (Phigalia pilosaria, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
- Beauty, Pine (Panolis flammea, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2022
- Beauty, Tree-lichen (Cryphia algae, Fabricius, 1775)
- Beauty, Willow (Peribatodes rhomboidaria, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2018
- Bee Moth (Aphomia sociella, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Beet Moth (Scrobipalpa ocellatella, Boyd, 1858) NFM 2021
- Bell, Bright (Eucosma hohenwartiana, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2024
- Bell, Cock’s Head (Zeiraphera isertana, Fabricius, 1794) NFM 2024
- Bell, Two-coloured (Eucosma obumbratana, Lienig & Zeller, 1846) NFM 2020
- Bell, Common Birch (Epinotia immundana, Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1839)
- Bell, Crescent (Epinotia bilunana, Haworth, 1811) NFM 2022
- Bell, Pale Lettuce (Eucosma conterminana, or could be E. fulvana) NFM 2022
- Belle, Hoary (Eucosma cana, Haworth, 1811) Trumpington Meadows NFM 2022*
- Bell, Yellow-faced (Notocelia cynosbatella, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Belle, Yellow (Aspitates ochrearia (Rossi, 1794) NFM 2021
- Blackneck, The (Lygephila pastinum, Treitschke, 1826) NFM 2022 Devil’s Dyke*
- Blood-vein (Timandra comae, Schmidt, 1931) NFM 2018 Rob
- Blood-vein, Small (Scopula imitaria, Hübner, 1799)
- Bluebell Shade (Eana incanana, Stephens, 1852)
- Border, Clouded (Lomaspilis marginata, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Border, Dotted (Agriopis marginaria, Fabricius, 1776) (NFM 2019)
- Box-tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis, Walker, 1859)
- Bramble Shoot Moth (Notocelia uddmanniana, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Brick, The (Agrochola circellaris, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2018
- Bright, Feathered (Incurvaria masculella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2023
- Bright-line Brown-eye (Lacanobia oleracea, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
- Brimstone (Opisthograptis luteolata, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
- Brindle, Clouded (Apamea epomidion, Haworth, 1809) NFM 2020
- Brindle, Small Clouded (Apamea unanimis, Hübner, 1813)
- Brindle, Yellow-barred (Acasis viretata, Hübner, 1799)
- Brindled Green (Dryobotodes eremita, Fabricius, 1775) NFM 2018
- Brocade, Dusky (Apamea remissa, Hübner, 1809) NFM 2018
- Brocade, Light (Lacanobia w-latinum, Hufnagel, 1766)
- Brocade, Toadflax (Calophasia lunula, Hufnagel, 1766) – larva and adult NFM 2021
- Brown-line Bright-eye (Mythimna conigera, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
- Brown Silver-line (Petrophora chlorosata, Scopoli, 1763) NFM 2021
- Brown-tail (Euproctis chrysorrhoea, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018 Rob
- Brown, Lunar Marbled (Drymonia ruficornis, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM2025 Mayford*
- Brown, Marbled (Drymonia dodonaea, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM2023* Stiffkey
- Bud Moth (Spilonota ocellana, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2023
- Buff-tip (Phalera bucephala, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Burnet Companion (Euclidia glyphica, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Burnet, Five-spot (Zygaena trifolii, Esper, 1783) Mundesley* NFM 2016
- Burnet, Six-spot (Zygaena filipendulae, Linnaeus, 1758) (pre-trap)*
- Burnished Brass (Diachrysia chrysitis, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018 Rob
- Button, Ashy (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2019
- Button, Maple (Acleris forsskaleana, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Button, Rusty Birch (Acleris notana, Donovan, 1806) But agg with A. ferrugana NFM 2022
- Button, Tufted (Acleris cristana, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
- Button, Viburnum (Acleris schalleriana, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2021
- Button, Yellow Oak (Aleimma loeflingiana, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2021
- Cabbage Moth (Mamestra brassicae, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
- Campion, The (Sideridis rivularis, Fabricius, 1775) NFM 2020
- Carl, Bordered (Coptotriche marginea, Haworth, 1828) NFM 2023
- Carpet, Common (Epirrhoe alternata, O. F. Müller, 1764)
- Carpet, Common Marbled (Dysstroma truncata, Hufnagel, 1767)
- Carpet, Cypress (Thera cupressata, Geyer, 1831) NFM 2024
- Carpet, Dark-barred Twin-spot (Xanthorhoe ferrugata, Clerck, 1759) NFM 2022 New Forest*
- Carpet, Garden (Xanthorhoe fluctuata, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018 Rob
- Carpet, Green (Colostygia pectinataria, Knoch, 1781) NFM 2019
- Carpet, Grey Pine (Thera obeliscata, Hübner, 1787) NFM 2024
- Carpet, Large Twin-spot (Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata, Clerck, 1759)
- Carpet, Least (Idaea rusticata, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2018 Rob
- Carpet, Red-green (Chloroclysta siterata, Hufnagel, 1767)
- Carpet, Red Twin-spot (Xanthorhoe spadicearia, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
- Carpet, Scorched (Ligdia adustata)
- Carpet, Silver-ground (Xanthorhoe montanata, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2019
- Carpet, Spruce (Thera britannica, Turner, 1925)
- Case-bearer, Chenopod (Coleophora versurella, Zeller, 1849) NFM 2024
- Case-bearer, Coast Green (Coleophora amethystinella, Ragonot, 1885) NFM 2020
- Case-bearer, Large Clover (Coleophora trifolii, Curtis, 1832) NFM 2022
- Case-bearer, Red Clover (Coleophora deauratella, Lienig & Zeller, 1846) NFM 2024
- Chestnut, The (Conistra vaccinii, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2019
- Chestnut, Beaded (Agrochola lychnidis, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2018
- Chestnut, Black-spotted (Conistra rubiginosa, Scopoli, 1763) NFM 2024
- Chestnut, Dark (Conistra ligula, Esper, 1791) NFM 2019
- Chestnut, Red (Cerastis rubricosa, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2023
- China-mark, Beautiful (Nymphula nitidulata, Hufnagel, 1767) NFM2023* Stiffkey
- China-mark, Ringed (Parapoynx stratiotata, Linnaeus, 1758)
- China-mark, Small (Cataclysta lemnata, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
- Chinese Character (Cilix glaucata, Scopoli, 1763) NFM 2018
- Chocolate Tip (Clostera curtula, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
- Cinnabar, The (Tyria jacobaeae, Linnaeus, 1758) (pre-trap)
- Clay, The (Mythimna ferrago, Fabricius, 1787) NFM 2019
- Clay, Square-spotted (Xestia stigmatica, Hübner, 1813) NFM Blakeney 2024*
- Clearwing, Currant (Synanthedon tipuliformis, Clerck, 1759) NFM 2021
- Clearwing, Orange-tailed (Synanthedon andrenaeformis, Laspeyres, 1801) NFM 2021
- Clearwing, Raspberry (Pennisetia hylaeiformis, Laspeyres, 1801) NFM 2021 (Lure)
- Clearwing, Red-belted (Synanthedon myopaeformis, Borkhausen, 1789) NFM 2021 (Lure)
- Clearwing, Red-tipped (Synanthedon formicaeformis, Esper, 1782) NFM 2021 (Lure)
- Clearwing, Yellow-legged (Synanthedon vespiformis, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2021 (Lure)
- Clifden Nonpareil (Catocala fraxini, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2020
- Clothes Moth, Brown-dotted (Niditinea fuscella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2022
- Clothes Moth, Case-bearing (Tinea pellionella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2022
- Clothes Moth, Fulvous (Tinea semifulvella, Haworth, 1828) NFM 2023
- Clothes Moth, Large-brindled (Triaxomera parasitella, Hübner, 1796) NFM 2024
- Clothes Moth, Pale-backed (Monopis crocicapitella, Clemens, 1859) NFM 2023
- Clouded Silver (Lomographa temerata) NFM 2020
- Clover, Marbled (Heliothis viriplaca, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2019
- Cocksfoot Moth (Glyphipterix simpliciella, Stephens, 1834) Les King Wood buttercups NFM 2022*
- Codling Moth (Cydia pomonella, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Common Purple & Gold (Pyrausta purpuralis, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
- Conch, Birch (Cochylis nana, Haworth, 1811) aka Thyralia nana NFM 2023
- Conch, Black-headed (Cochylis atricapitana, Stephens, 1852)
- Conch, Bluebell (Hysterophora maculosana, Haworth, 1811) Waresley Wood 2021*
- Conch, Common Yellow (Agapeta hamana, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
- Conch, Downland (Aethes tesserana, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2021
- Conch, Hemlock Yellow (Aethes beatricella, Fabricius, 1794) Possibly A. francilana NFM 2021
- Conch, Little (Cochylis dubitana, Hübner, 1799) NFM 2022
- Conch, Orange (Commophila aeneana, Hübner, 1800) NFM2023* Les King Wood
- Conch, Ox-tongue (Cochylis molliculana, Zeller, 1847)
- Conch, Rough-winged (Phtheochroa rugosana, Hübner, 1799) NFM 2019
- Conch, Straw (Cochylimorpha straminea, Haworth, 1811) NFM 2020
- Conch, White-bodied (Cochylis hybridella, Hübner, 1813) NFM 2019
- Conch, Yarrow (Aethes smeathmanniana, Fabricius, 1781) NFM 2021
- Corn Moth (Nemapogon granella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2023
- Corn-borer, European (Ostrinia nubilalis, Hübner, 1796)
- Coronet, The (Craniophora ligustri, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
- Coronet, Varied (Hadena compta, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
- Cosmet, Buff (Mompha ochraceella, Curtis, 1839) NFM 2021
- Cosmet, Common (Mompha epilobiella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2023
- Cosmet, Garden (Mompha subbistrigella, Haworth, 1828) NFM 2022
- Cream-bordered Green Pea (Earias clorana, Linnaeus, 1761)
- Crescent, The (Helotropha leucostigma, Hübner, 1808)
- Crescent, Green-brindled (Allophyes oxyacanthae) NFM 2018
- Crest, Orange (Helcystogramma rufescens, Haworth, 1828) NFM 2021
- Dagger, Grey/Dark (Acronicta psi/tridens, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
- Dagger, March (Diurnea fagella, Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
- Dart, Deep-brown (Aporophyla lutulenta, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2018
- Dart, Northern Deep-brown (Aporophyla lueneburgensis, Freyer 1848) NFM 2023
- Dart, Garden (Euxoa nigricans, Linnaeus, 1761)
- Dart, Shuttle-shaped (Agrotis puta, Hübner, 1803) NFM 2018
- December Moth (Poecilocampa populi, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2022
- Delicate, The (Mythimna vitellina, Hübner, 1808) NFM 2024
- Diamond-back Moth (Plustella xylostella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
- Dog’s Tooth (Lacanobia suasa, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2022
- Dot Moth (Melanchra persicariae, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2022
- Dowd, Furness (Blastobasis adustella, Walsingham, 1894)
- Dowd, Wakely’s (Blastobasis lacticolella, Rebel, 1940)
- Drab, Clouded (Orthosia incerta, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2019
- Drill, Broad-blotch (Dichrorampha alpinana, Treitschke, 1830) NFM 2022
- Drill, Sharp-winged (Dichrorampha acuminatana, Lienig & Zeller, 1846) NFM 2022
- Drill, Square-spot (Dichrorampha sequana, Hübner, 1799) NFM*2024 Trumpington Meadows
- Drinker, The (Euthrix potatoria, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2022 Larva at Brampton Wood*
- Dun-bar, The (Cosmia trapezina, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
- Dwarf, Red-brindled (Elachista rufocinerea, Haworth, 1828) NFM 2023
- Ear, Saltern (Amphipoea fucosa, Freyer, 1830) NFM 2024 (ambiguous)
- Eggar, Oak (Lasiocampa quercus, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
- Eggar, Pale (Trichiura crataegi, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM Blakeney 2024*
- Eggar, Small (Eriogaster lanestris, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2023* Larval nest, Brampton Wood
- Elder Pearl (Anania coronata, Hufnagel, 1767)
- Emerald, Common (Hemithea aestivaria, Hübner, 1789) NFM 2020
- Emerald, Light (Campaea margaritaria)
- Emerald, Small (Hemistola chrysoprasaria, Esper, 1795)
- Emperor (Saturnia pavonia, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019 (EMP lure)
- Ephestia sp. NFM 2021
- Ermel, Copper-tipped (Pseudoswammerdamia combinella) NFM 2020
- Ermel, Little (Swammerdamia pyrella, Villers, 1789) NFM 2021
- Ermine, Apple (Yponomeuta malinellus, Zeller, 1838) larvae 2020
- Ermine, Bird-cherry (Yponomeuta evonymella, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Ermine agg. (Orchard, Apple or Spindle Ermine) (Ypomoneuta sp.)
- Ermine, Buff (Spilosoma lutea, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2018 Rob
- Ermine, Thistle (Myelois circumvoluta, Fourcroy, 1785)
- Ermine, White (Spilosoma lubricipeda, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Fan-foot, The (Herminia tarsipennalis, Treitschke, 1835)
- Fanner, Sedge (Glyphipterix forsterella, Fabricius, 1781) Monk’s Wood on buttercups*
- Fern Moth, Golden-brown (Musotima nitidalis, Walker, 1866) NFM Blakeney 2024*
- Figure of Eighty (Tethea ocularis, Linnaeus, 1767) NFM 2020
- Flame, The (Axylia putris, Linnaeus, 1761)
- Flame, Shoulder (Ochropleura plecta, Linnaeus, 1761)
- Flat-body, aggregate (Agonopterix heracliana-ciliella agg.)
- Flat-body, Black-spot (Agonopterix propinquella) NFM 2022
- Flat-body, Brindled (Agonopterix arenella)
- Flat-body, Broom (Agonopterix scopariella)
- Flat-body, Brown-spot (Agonopterix alstromeriana, Clerck, 1759)
- Flat-body, Coastal (Agonopterix yeatiana, Fabricius, 1781)
- Flat-body, Long-horned (Carcina quercana, Fabricius, 1775)
- Flat-body, Ruddy (Agonopterix subpropinquella f. rhodochrella, Stainton, 1849) NFM 2023
- Flat-body, Small Purple (Agonopterix purpurea, Haworth, 1811) NFM 2021 (MYO lure)
- Footman, Buff (Eilema depressa, Esper, 1787)
- Footman, Common (Eilema lurideola, Zincken, 1817)
- Footman, Dingy (Eilema griseola, Hübner, 1803)
- Footman, Four-dotted (Cybosia mesomella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2021 Monk’s Wd (NFG 2023)
- Footman, Orange (Eilema sororcula, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2020
- Footman, Rosy (Miltochrista miniata, Forster, 1771) NFM 2022 New Forest*
- Footman, Scarce (Eilema complana, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Frosted Orange (Gortyna flavago, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
- Bird’s Nest Moth (Tinea trinotella)
- Garden Pebble (Evergestis forficalis) NFM 2018
- Ghost (Female) (Hepialus humuli, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2022
- Gold Spot (Plusia festucae, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Gold Triangle (Hypsopygia costalis) NFM 2018
- Golden Argent (Argyresthia goedartella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2022
- Gorse-tip Moth (Agonopterix nervosa, Haworth, 1811) NFM 2024
- Gothic, Feathered (Tholera decimalis, Poda, 1761) NFM 2018
- Grass-veneer, Chequered (Catoptria falsella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2022
- Grass-veneer, Common (Agriphila tristella)
- Grass-veneer, Elbow-stripe (Agriphila geniculea, Haworth, 1811)
- Grass-veneer, Garden (Chrysoteuchia culmella, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Grass-veneer, Hook-streak (Crambus lathoniellus, Zincken, 1817)
- Grass-veneer, Inlaid (Crambus pascuella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2022
- Grass-veneer, Little (Platytes cerussella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2023
- Grass-veneer, Pale-streak (Agriphila selasella, Hübner, 1813) NFM 2023
- Grass-veneer, Pearl (Catoptria pinella, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Grass-veneer, Satin (Crambus perlella, Scopoli, 1763)
- Grass-veneer, Straw (Agriphila straminella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2019
- Grass-veneer, Wood (Crambus silvella, Hübner, 1813) NFM 2022
- Green, Frosted (Polyploca ridens, Fabricius, 1787) NFM2025 Mayford*
- Grey, Common (Scoparia ambigualis, Treitschke, 1829)
- Grey, Early (Xylocampa areola)
- Grey, Ground-moss (Eudonia truncicolella)
- Grey, Little (Eudonia lacustrata)
- Grey, Meadow (Scoparia pyralella) NFM 2022 Monk’s Wood*
- Grey, Narrow-winged (Eudonia angustea)
- Grey, Poplar (Subacronicta megacephala) NFM 2019
- Grey, Small (Eudonia mercurella)
- Groundling, Common (Teleioides vulgella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2024
- Groundling, Cypress (Gelechia senticetella, Staudinger, 1859) NFM 2023
- Groundling, Dark (Bryotropha affinis, Haworth, 1828) NFM 2022
- Groundling, Dusky (Aroga velocella, Zeller, 1839) NFM 2023
- Groundling, Mallow (Platyedra subcinerea, Haworth, 1828) NFM 2023
- Groundling, Pointed (Scrobipalpa acuminatella, Sircom, 1850) NFM 2023
- Groundling, Thatch (Bryotropha basaltinella, Zeller, 1839) NFM 2023, Could be B. domestica
- Groundling, Winter (Scrobipalpa costella, Humphreys & Westwood, 1845) NFM 2019
- Hawk-moth, Convolvulus (Agrius convolvuli, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2022
- Hawk-moth, Elephant (Deilephila elpenor) NFM 2019
- Hawk-moth, Eyed (Smerinthus ocellata) NFM 2019
- Hawk-moth, Hummingbird (Macroglossum stellatarum) Cecina, Italy NFM 2004 NFG 2019
- Hawk-moth, Lime (Mimas tiliae) NFM 2019
- Hawk-moth, Pine (Sphinx pinastri, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2020
- Hawk-moth, Poplar (Laothoe populi) NFM 2018 Rob
- Hawk-moth, Privet (Sphinx ligustri) (pre-trap) NFG 2019
- Hawk-moth, Small Elephant (Deilephila porcellus) NFM 2019
- Hawthorn moth (Scythropia crataegella, Linnaeus, 1767)
- Heart & Club (Agrotis clavis)
- Heart & Dart (Agrotis exclamationis)
- Heath, Common (Ematurga atomaria, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2022 Devil’s Dyke*
- Heath, Latticed (Chiasmia clathrata, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Hebrew Character (Orthosia gothica)
- Hebrew Character, Setaceous (Xestia c-nigrum) NFM 2018
- Herald, The (Scoliopteryx libatrix, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Highflyer, May (Hydriomena impluviata, Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) NFM 2020
- Hollyhock Seed Moth (Pexicopia malvella, Hübner, 1805) NFM 2023
- Hook-tip, Beautiful (Laspeyria flexula, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
- Hook-tip, Oak (Watsonalla binaria, Hufnagel, 1767) NFM 2019
- Hook-tip, Pebble (Drepana falcataria) NFM 2018 Rob
- House Moth, Brown (Hofmannophila pseudospretella)
- House Moth, White-shouldered (Endrosis sarcitrella)
- Horse Chestnut (Pachycnemia hippocastanaria, Hübner, 1799) NFM2023* Corfe
- Indian Meal Moth (Plodia interpunctella, Hübner, 1813) NFM2023 Mayford*
- Kitten, Poplar (Furcula bifida, Brahm, 1787) NFM 2023
- Kitten, Sallow (Furcula furcula) NFM 2019
- Knot-grass (Acronicta rumicis, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2020
- Knot-horn, Beautiful (Rhodophaea Formosa, Haworth, 1811)
- Knot-horn, Broad-barred (Acrobasis consociella, Hübner, 1813) NFM 2022
- Knot-horn, Chalk (Phycitodes maritima, Tengström, 1848) NFM 2024
- Knot-horn, Dark Pine (Dioryctria abietella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2023
- Knot-horn, Dotted Oak (Phycita roborella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2022
- Knot-horn, Ermine (Phycitodes binaevella, Hübner, 1813) NFM 2023
- Knot-horn, Grey (Acrobasis advenella, Zincken, 1818)
- Knot-horn, Rosy-striped (Oncocera semirubella, Scopoli, 1763) NFM 2021 (CherryH Chalkpits)*
- Knot-horn, Spruce (Dioryctria schuetzeella, Fuchs, 1899) NFM 2023
- Knot-horn, Tabby (Euzophera pinguis, Haworth, 1811)
- Knot-horn, Thicket (Acrobasis suavella, Zincken, 1818)
- Knot-horn, Twin-barred (Homoeosoma sinuella, Fabricius, 1794) NFM 2020
- Knot-horn, Warted (Acrobasis repandana, Fabricius, 1798) NFM 2020
- Knot-horn, Willow (Sciota adelphella, Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1836)
- Lackey, The (Malacosoma neustria, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2020
- Large Clothes Moth (Morophaga choragella)
- Leaf Miner, Apple (Lyonetia clerkella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2022
- Leaf Miner, Horse Chestnut (Cameraria ohridella, Deschka & Dimic 1986) NFM 2023
- Leaf-mining Moth, Pine (Clavigesta purdeyi, Durrant, 1911) NFM 2023
- Leek Moth (Acrolepiopsis assectella, Zeller, 1839) NFM 2021
- Leopard Moth (Zeuzera pyrina, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2023
- Light Brown Apple Moth (Epiphyas postvittana) NFM 2018
- Long-horn, Brassy (Nemophora metallica, Poda, 1759)
- Long-horn, Green (Adela reaumurella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2020
- Lychnis, The (Hadena bicruris) NFM 2018
- Magpie (Abraxas grossulariata, Linnaeus, 1758) Waxham Sands NFM 2019
- Magpie, Clouded (Abraxas sylvata, Scopoli, 1763) NFM 2024
- Magpie, Small (Anania hortulata) NFM 2019
- Maiden’s Blush (Cyclophora punctaria) NFM 2019
- Mallow, The (Larentia clavaria, Haworth, 1809)
- Many-plume moth (Alucita hexadactyla, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Marble, Barred (Celypha striana, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
- Marble, Birch (Apotomis betuletana)
- Marble, Common (Celypha lacunana)
- Marble, Diamond-back (Eudemis profundana, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2020
- Marble, Mottled (Bactra furfurana, Haworth, 1811) NFM 2022
- Marble, Pine (Piniphila bifasciana, Haworth, 1811) NFM 2023
- Marble, Smoky-barred (Lobesia abscisana, Doubleday, 1849) NFM 2023
- Marble, White-backed (Hedya salicella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2021
- March Moth (Alsophila aescularia) NFM 2019
- Meal Moth (Pyralis farinalis, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Merveille du Jour (Griposia aprilina, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
- Miller, The (Acronicta leporina, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
- Minor, Cloaked (Mesoligia furuncula) NFM 2018
- Minor, Tawny/Marbled (agg.) (Oligia latruncula)
- Minor, Middle-barred (Oligia fasciuncula, Haworth, 1809)
- Mint Moth (Pyrausta aurata) NFM 2018
- Mother of Pearl (Pleuroptya ruralis, Scopoli, 1763)
- Mother Shipton (Euclidia mi, Clerck, 1759) NFM 2022 Devil’s Dyke and Les King*
- Mouse Moth (Amphipyra tragopoginis, Clerck, 1759)
- Mullein, The (Cucullia verbasci) NFM 2019
- Muslin Moth (Diaphora mendica)
- Neb, Bracken (Monochroa cytisella, Curtis, 1837) NFM 2024
- Neb, Cinerous (Bryotropha terrella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
- Neb, House (Bryotropha domestica, Haworth, 1828) NFM 2024 (no photo, ObsID)
- Neb, Wainscot (Monochroa palustrellus, Douglas, 1850) NFM 2022
- Nutmeg, The (Anarta trifolii) NFM 2018
- Nutmeg, Large (Apamea anceps)
- Nycteoline, Oak (Nycteola revayana, Scopoli, 1772) NFM 2022
- Oegoconia sp. (Haworth, 1828) NFM 2020
- Old Lady (Mormo maura, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Parornix sp. NFM 2022
- Peacock Moth (Macaria notata, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
- Peacock, Sharp-angled (Macaria alternata, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM2019 Waxham*
- Pearl, Dusky (Udea prunalis, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
- Pearl, Elderberry (Phlyctaenia coronata, Hufnagel, 1767)
- Pearl, Fenland (Anania perlucidalis, Hübner, 1809)
- Pearl, Lesser (Sitochroa verticalis, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2020
- Pearl, Olive (Udea olivalis, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
- Pearl, Olive-tree (Palpita vitrealis, Rossi, 1794) (aka Jasmine Moth) NFM 2024
- Pearl, Pale Straw (Udea lutealis, Hübner, 1809) NFM 2021 no photo
- Pearl, Rusty Dot (Udea ferrugalis, Hübner, 1796) NFM 2020
- Pearl, Straw-barred (Pyrausta despicata, Scopoli, 1763) NFM 2020
- Peppered Moth (Biston betularia, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
- Phoenix, The (Eulithis prunata, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Phyllonorycter sp.
- Piercer, Acorn (Pammene fasciana, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2024
- Piercer, Early Oak (Pammene giganteana, Peyerimhoff, 1863) NFM 2023 to FUN lure
- Piercer, Large Beech (Cydia fagiglandana, Zeller, 1841) NFM 2024
- Piercer, Northern Crescent (Grapholita lunulana, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM2023* Anglesey
- Piercer, Pale-bordered (Grapholita janthinana, Duponchel, 1835) NFM 2022
- Piercer, Red (Lathronympha strigana, Fabricius, 1775) NFM 2024
- Piercer, Regal (Pammene regiana, Zeller, 1849) NFM 2024
- Piercer, Vagrant (Cydia amplana, Hübner, 1799) NFM 2022 New Forest*
- Pinion, Brown-spot (Agrochola litura, Linnaeus, 1761)
- Pinion, Lesser-spotted (Cosmia affinis, Linnaeus, 1767) NFM 2022
- Pinion, Lunar-spotted (Cosmia pyralina, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2019
- Pinion, Pale (Lithophane socia) NFM 2018
- Pinion, White-spotted (Cosmia diffinis, Linnaeus, 1767)
- Plum Fruit Moth (Grapholita funebrana, Treitschke, 1835) NFM 2024 FUN lure
- Plume, Beautiful (Amblyptilia acanthadactyla) NFM 2018
- Plume, Breckland (Crombrugghia distans, Zeller, 1847) NFM 2023
- Plume, Common (Emmelina monodactyla) NFM 2018
- Plume, White (Pterophorus pentadactyla, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Plusia, Dewick’s (Macdunnoughia confusa, Stephens, 1850) NFM 2019 (also Greece 2019)
- Processionary, Pine (Thaumetopoea pityocampa (Denis & Schiff’r, 1775) NFM2023* Menorca
- Prominent, Coxcomb (Ptilodon capucina)
- Prominent, Great (Peridea anceps, Goeze, 1781) NFM2025 Mayford*
- Prominent, Iron (Notodonta dromedarius) NFM 2018
- Prominent, Maple (Ptilodon cucullina, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM Blakeney 2024*
- Prominent, Pale (Pterostoma palpina) NFM 2018
- Prominent, Pebble (Notodonta ziczac)
- Prominent, Swallow (Pheosia tremula)
- Prominent, Lesser Swallow (Pheosia gnoma, Fabricius, 1777) NFM 2022 New Forest*
- Pug, Bordered (Eupithecia succenturiata, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Pug, Brindled (Eupithecia abbreviata, Stephens, 1831) NFM2025 Mayford*
- Pug, Common (Eupithecia vulgata, Haworth, 1809)
- Pug, Currant (Eupithecia assimilata) NFM 2018
- Pug, Cypress (Eupithecia phoeniceata, Rambur, 1834)
- Pug, Double-striped (Gymnoscelis rufifasciata)
- Pug, Foxglove (Eupithecia pulchellata, Stephens, 1831) NFM 2018
- Pug, Freyer’s (Eupithecia intricata, Zetterstedt, 1839) NFM 2019
- Pug, Green (Pasiphila rectangulata) NFM 2019
- Pug, Grey (Eupithecia subfuscata)
- Pug, Lime-speck (Eupithecia centaureata) NFM 2019
- Pug, Mottled (Eupithecia exiguata, Hübner, 1813) NFM 2021
- Pug, Plain (Eupithecia simpliciata, Haworth, 1809) NFM 2021
- Pug, Slender (Eupithecia tenuiata, Hübner, 1813) NFM 2024 (ambiguous)
- Pug, Sloe (Pasiphila chloerata, Mabille, 1870) NFM 2021
- Pug, Tawny Speckled (Eupithecia icterata fulvata, Villers, 1789) NFM 2022
- Pug, Toadflax (Eupithecia linariata, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2020
- Pug, White-spotted (Eupithecia tripunctaria, Herrich-Schäffer, 1852) NFM 2022
- Pug, Wormwood (Eupithecia absinthiata, Clerck, 1759) NFM 2019
- Pug, Yarrow (Eupithecia millefoliata, Rössler, 1866) NFM 2022
- Puss Moth (Cerura vinula) NFM 2019
- Quaker, Common (Orthosia cerasiu)
- Quaker, Powdered (Orthosia gracilis) NFM 2019
- Quaker, Red-line (Agrochola lota) NFM 2018
- Quaker, Small (Orthosia cruda)
- Quaker, Twin-spotted (Anorthoa munda)
- Quaker, Yellow-line (Agrochola macilenta) NFM 2018
- Ranunculus, Feathered (Polymixis lichenea, Hübner, 1813) NFM2023* Corfe
- Ranunculus, Large (Polymixis flavicincta) NFM 2018
- Ranunculus, Small (Hecatera dysodea)
- Rivulet, Grass (Perizoma albulata, Denis & Schiffermüller 1775) Trumping Meadows NFM 2022*
- Rivulet, Small (Perizoma alchemillata, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2022 (RSPB Bempton)*
- Roller, Triangle-marked (Ancylis achatana, Denis & Schiffermüller 1775) NFM 2022
- Rustic, Autumnal (Eugnorisma glareosa, Esper, 1788) NFM2023* Corfe
- Rustic, Black (Aporophyla nigra)
- Rustic, Brown (Rusina ferruginea, Esper, 1785) NFM 2020
- Rustic, Clancy’s (Caradrina kadenii, Freyer, 1836) NFM 2022
- Rustic, Common/Lesser agg. (Mesapamea secalis/didyma) NFM 2018 Rob
- Rustic, Flounced (Luperina testacea) NFM 2018
- Rustic, Heath (Xestia agathina, Duponchel, 1827) NFM2023* Corfe
- Rustic, Hedge (Tholera cespitis, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2022* New Forest
- Rustic, Light Feathered (Agrotis cinerea) NFM 2018
- Rustic, Mottled (Caradrina morpheus)
- Rustic, Rosy (Hydraecia micacea) NFM 2018
- Rustic, Six-striped (Xestia sexstrigata, Haworth, 1809) NFM 2022 New Forest*
- Rustic, Square-spot (Xestia xanthographa, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2018
- Rustic, Vine’s (Hoplodrina ambigua, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2018
- Rustic/The Uncertain (Hoplodrina blanda/octogenaria, Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
- Sallow, The (Cirrhia icteritia, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2018
- Sallow, Barred (Tiliacea aurago, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2018
- Sallow, Centre-barred (Atethmia centrago, Haworth, 1809) NFM 2018
- Sallow, Dusky (Eremobia ochroleuca, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2018 Rob
- Sallow, Orange (Tiliacea citrago, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
- Sallow, Pink-barred (Xanthia togata, Esper, 1788) NFM 2018
- Satellite, The (Eupsilia transversa, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2021
- Scalloped Oak (Crocallis elinguaria, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
- Scorched Wing (Plagodis dolabraria, Linnaeus, 1767) NFM 2019
- Shaded Broad-bar (Scotopteryx chenopodiata, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Shark, The (Cucullia umbratica, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
- Shears, Tawny (Hadena perplexa, Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) NFM 2020
- Shears, The (Hada plebeja, Linnaeus, 1761)
- Shoot, Brindled (Gypsonoma minutana, Hübner, 1799) NFM 2023
- Shoot, Orange-spotted (Rhyacionia pinicolana, Doubleday, 1850) NFM 2020
- Shoot, Rosy-cloaked (Gypsonoma aceriana, Duponchel, 1843) NFM 2022
- Shoot, Spotted (Rhyacionia pinivorana, Lienig & Zeller, 1846)
- Short-cloaked Moth (Nola cucullatella, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Shoulder-knot, Blair’s (Lithophane leautieri, Boisduval, 1829) NFM 2018
- Shoulder-knot, Grey (Lithophane ornitopus, Dadd, 1911) NFM Hayley Wood 2023*
- Shoulder-knot, Rustic (Apamea sordens, Hufnagel, 1766)
- Signal, Alder (Stathmopoda pedella, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2023
- Silver Barred (Deltote bankiana, Fabricius, 1775) NFM2023* Chippenham Fen (no photo)
- Silver Y (Autographa gamma, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
- Silver-lines, Green (Pseudoips prasinana, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Silver-lines, Scarce (Bena bicolorana, Fuessly, 1775) NFM 2021
- Slender, Blackthorn (Parornix torquillella, Zeller, 1850) NFM 2023
- Slender, Common (Gracillaria syringella, Fabricius, 1794) NFM 2023
- Slender, Little (Calybites phasianipennella, Hübner, 1813) NFM 2024
- Slender, New Oak (Caloptilia robustella, Jäckh, 1972) NFM 2024 (ambiguous)
- Small Scallop (Idaea emarginata, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Smudge, Bitter-cress (Eidophasia messingiella, Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1840) NFM 2022
- Smudge, Pied (Ypsolopha sequella, Clerck, 1759) NFM 2022
- Smudge, Wainscot (Ypsolopha scabrella, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2019
- Snout (Hypena proboscidalis, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Snout, Buttoned (Hypena rostralis, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2021
- Sober, Acer (Anarsia innoxiella, Gregersen & Karsholt, 2017) NFM 2023
- Spectacle, The (Abrostola tripartita, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2018
- Spectacle, Dark (Abrostola triplasia, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Spinach, The (Eulithis mellinata, Fabricius, 1787)
- Spinach, Dark (Pelurga comitata, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Sprawler, The (Asteroscopus sphinx, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2021
- Square-spot, Double (Xestia triangulum, Hufnagel, 1766)
- Square-spot, Small (Diarsia rubi, Vieweg, 1790) NFM 2020
- Straw, Barred (Gandaritis pyraliata, Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
- Straw, Bordered (Heliothis peltigera, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
- Straw, Scarce Bordered (Helicoverpa armigera, Hübner, 1808) NFM 2020 and Menorca
- Straw Dot (Rivula sericealis, Scopoli, 1763)
- Streak, Ruddy (Tachystola acroxantha, Meyrick, 1885) NFM 2022 Corfe*
- Streamer, The (Anticlea derivata, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2019
- Swallow-tailed Moth (Ourapteryx sambucaria, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Swift, Common (Korscheltellus lupulina, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2020
- Swift, Orange (Triodia sylvina, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2018
- Sword-grass, Dark (Agrotis ipsilon, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2018
- Sycamore moth (Acronicta aceris, Linnaeus, 1758) Larva, Mundesley, 2008*
- Tabby, Double-striped (Hypsopygia glaucinalis, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Tabby, Large (Aglossa pinguinalis, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Tabby, Rosy (Endotricha flammealis, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
- Thorn, Canary-shouldered (Ennomos alniaria, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
- Thorn, Dusky (Ennomos fuscantaria, Haworth, 1809) NFM2022* NF+Corfe
- Thorn, Early (Selenia dentaria, Fabricius, 1775)
- Thorn, Feathered (Colotois pennaria, Linnaeus, 1761)
- Thorn, Purple (Selenia tetralunaria, Hufnagel, 1767) NFM 2018 Rob
- Tiger, Jersey (Euplagia quadripunctaria, Poda, 1761) NFM 2018
- Tiger, Ruby (Phragmatobia fuliginosa, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018 Rob
- Tiger, Scarlet (Callimorpha dominula, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2023 Chippenham Fen*
- Tissue, Scarce (Hydria cervinalis, Scopoli, 1763) NFM2025 Mayford*
- Tortrix, Carnation (Cacoecimorpha pronubana, Hübner, 1799) NFM 2022
- Tortrix, Chequered Fruit-tree (Pandemis corylana, Fabricius, 1794) NFM 2022 New Forest*
- Tortrix, Chestnut (Cydia splendana, Hübner, 1799) NFM 2024
- Tortrix, Dark Fruit-tree (Pandemis heparana, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
- Tortrix, Fruitlet Mining (Pammene rhediella, Clerck, 1759) NFM 2023
- Tortrix, Garden Rose (Acleris variegana, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
- Tortrix, Grey (Cnephasia stephensiana, Doubleday, 1849) NFM 2021
- Tortrix, Heather (Argyrotaenia ljungiana, Thunberg, 1797) NFM 2019
- Tortrix, Holly (Rhopobota naevana, Hübner, 1817) NFM 2024
- Tortrix, Large Fruit-tree, male (Archips podana, Scopoli, 1763)
- Tortrix, Large Ivy (Lozotaenia forsterana, Fabricius, 1781) NFM 2020
- Tortrix, Marbled Orchard (Hedya nubiferana, Haworth, 1811) NFM 2023
- Tortrix, Red-barred (Ditula angustiorana, Haworth, 1811) NFM 2020
- Tortrix, Strawberry (Acleris comariana, Lienig & Zeller, 1846) NFM 2023
- Tortrix, Timothy (Aphelia paleana, Hübner, 1793) NFM 2022
- Tortrix, Variegated Golden (Archips xylosteana, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2022
- Treble-bar (Aplocera plagiata, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Treble Brown Spot (Idaea trigeminata, Haworth, 1809)
- Treble Lines (Charanyca trigrammica, Hufnagel, 1766)
- Tubic, Golden-brown (Crassa unitella, Hübner, 1796)
- Tubic, Lesser Tawny (Batia lunaris, Haworth, 1828) NFM 2023
- Tubic, Sulphur (Esperia sulphurella, Fabricius, 1775) NFM 2021
- Turnip Moth (Agrotis segetum, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2018
- Tussock, Pale (Calliteara pudibunda, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2005
- Tussock, Nut-tree (Colocasia coryli, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Twist, Brindled (Ptycholoma lecheana, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2020 (Les King Wood 23/5/22)*
- Twist, Dark-barred (Syndemis musculana, Hübner, 1799) NFM 2023
- Twist, Orange-pine (Lozotaeniodes formosana, Frölich, 1830)
- Twist, Privet (Clepsis consimilana, Hübner, 1817) NFM 2019
- Umber, Dark (Philereme transversata, Hufnagel, 1767) NFM 2021
- Umber, Mottled (Erannis defoliaria, Clerck, 1759)
- Umber, Waved (Menophra abruptaria, Thunberg, 1792)
- Underwing, Broad-bordered Yellow (Noctua fimbriata, Schreber, 1759)
- Underwing, Copper (Amphipyra pyramidea, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
- Underwing, Dark Crimson (Catocala sponsa, Linnaeus, 1767) NFM 2020
- Underwing, Large Yellow (Noctua pronuba, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018 Rob
- Underwing, Least Yellow (Noctua interjecta, Hübner, 1803)
- Underwing, Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow (Noctua janthe, Borkhausen, 1792) NFM 2018
- Underwing, Lesser Yellow (Noctua comes, Hübner, 1813) NFM 2018
- Underwing, Light Crimson (Catocala promissa, Denis & Schiffermüller 1775) NFM 2022 Nw Frst*
- Underwing, Lunar (Omphaloscelis lunosa, Haworth, 1809) NFM 2018
- Underwing, Red (Catocala nupta, Linnaeus, 1767) NFM 2019
- Underwing, Straw (Thalpophila matura, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2018
- V-Pug (Chloroclystis v-ata, Haworth, 1809) NFM 2024
- Vapourer, The (Orgyia antiqua, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
- Veneer, Bulrush (Calamotropha paludella, Hübner, 1824) NFM 2024
- Veneer, Rush (Nomophila noctuella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2022
- Vestal, The (Rhodoveneemetra sacraria, Linnaeus, 1767) NFM 2022
- Wainscot, Bulrush (Nonagria typhae, Thunberg, 1784) NFM 2018
- Wainscot, Common (Mythimna pallens, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
- Wainscot, Large (Rhizedra lutosa, Hübner, 1803) NFM 2018
- Wainscot, L-album (Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775Mythimna l-album, Linnaeus, 1767) NFM 2022 Corfe* NFG 2024
- Wainscot, Mere (Photedes fluxa, Hübner, 1809) NFM 2022
- Wainscot, Small (Denticucullus pygmina, Haworth, 1809) NFM 2023
- Wainscot, Smoky (Mythimna impura, Hübner, 1808)
- Wainscot, Southern (Mythimna straminea, Treitschke, 1825) NFM 2022
- Wainscot, Twin-spotted (Lenisa geminipuncta, Haworth, 1809)
- Wainscot, Webb’s (Globia sparganii, Esper, 1789)
- Water-veneer, Pale (Donacaula forficella, Thunberg, 1794)
- Water Veneer (Acentria ephemerella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2024
- Water-veneer, Giant (Schoenobius gigantella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2024
- Water-veneer, Scarce (Donacaula mucronella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2021
- Wave, Common (Cabera exanthemata, Scopoli, 1763) NFM 2021
- Wave, Common White (Cabera pusaria, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
- Wave, Cream (Scopula floslactata, Haworth, 1809) NFM 2020
- Wave, Dwarf Cream (Idaea fuscovenosa, Goeze, 1781)
- Wave, Plain (Idaea straminata, Borkhausen, 1794) NFM 2022 New Forest*
- Wave, Riband (Idaea aversata and ab remutata, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Wave, Satin (Idaea subsericeata, Haworth, 1809)
- Wave, Single-dotted (Idaea dimidiata, Hufnagel, 1767)
- Wave, Small Dusty (Idaea seriata, Schrank, 1802)
- Wave, Small Fan-footed (Idaea biselata, Hufnagel, 1767) NFM 2021
- Waved Black (Parascotia fuliginaria, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2018 next sighting Sept 2023
- Wax Moth (Galleria mellonella, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Webber, Juniper (Dichomeris marginella, Fabricius, 1781) NFM 2020
- White Satin Moth (Leucoma salicis, Linnaeus, 1758)
- White, Bordered (Bupalus piniaria, Linnaeus, 1758)
- White, Broad-barred (Hecatera bicolorata, Hufnagel, 1766)
- White-point (Mythimna albipuncta, Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) NFM 2018
- Willow, Pale Mottled (Caradrina clavipalpis, Scopoli, 1763) NFM 2018
- Winter Moth (Operophtera brumata, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
- Wormwood, The (Cucullia absinthii, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2020
- Yellow Horned (Achlya flavicornis, Linnaeus, 1758)
- Yellow, Barred (Cidaria fulvata, Forster, 1771)
- Yellow Shell (Camptogramma bilineata, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
- Yellow-tail (Euproctis similis, Füssli,1775)
Stats
Garden total as of 15 Oct 24 – 519
*Elsewhere – 55
2018 – 24 Jul to Nov – 127 species, all NFM
2019 – 272 sessions, 12373 moths of 313 species – 125 NFM – 45 specimens per session avg.
2020 – 294 sessions, 8529 moths of 305 species – 38 NFM – 30 s/s avg
2021 – 288 sessions, 7608 moths of 276 species – 40 NFM – 26 s/s avg
2022 – 244 sessions, 7900 moths of 320 species – 68 NFM – 32 s/s avg
2023 – 201 sessions, 8094 moths of 340 garden species – 44 NFG as of 28 Oct – 40 s/s avg
2024 – 255 sessions, 6200 moths of 344 species – 31 NFG as of 10 Nov – 24 s/s avg
2025 – 53 sessions, 206 moths of 25 species – 0 NFG as of 10 Apr – 4 s/s/ avg
I did an audit of my five years of spreadsheets on 18 Aug 2023 and found a couple of dozen missing from the above list, I’ve added most, but there are 3 of the 526 I am yet to extract.
For 2023, counting just May-Sep: 7553 specimens, 130 sessions 58 avg s/s
For 2024, counting just May-Sep: 5646 moths, 133 sessions 42 avg s/s)
One and only December Moth, 29 Oct 2022
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The date set for this post is the day I started mothing.