Macro Moths

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Moths and butterflies

Lepidoptera is the scientific term for moths and butterflies, meaning “scaly wings” in Greek. There are at least 180,000 species worldwide, possibly up to 500,000. About 20,000 are butterflies. The UK hosts around 2,500 moth and 60 butterfly species. Butterflies are a fbuttersubgroup of moths—asking the difference is like asking the difference between a dog and a mammal. While common distinctions (like colour or activity time) exist, they’re not universal. Physiologically, most moths have a wing-hooking mechanism (frenulum); butterflies don’t, except for the Regent Skipper. Moths can warm up by moving forewings independently of the hindwings; butterflies rely on sun exposure. Only moth larvae spin full cocoons. But these technical differences are irrelevant, butterflies are moths. As ladybirds are beetles.

Little and large, old and new

Lepidoptera are split into primitive, paraphyletic “micro moths” and the more evolved, monophyletic Apoditrysia, which includes macro moths and butterflies. Despite the names, size isn’t the distinction—evolutionary history is. Genetic studies continually reshape our understanding of these relationships, refining the lepidopteran family tree over time.

The Lepidoptera I have photographed over the years.

Butterflies in the UK

  1. Admiral, Red (Vanessa atalanta, Linnaeus, 1758) Cullercoats NFM1970
  2. Admiral, Eurasian White (Limenitis camilla, Linnaeus, 1764) NFM2022 Brampton Wood
  3. Argus, Brown (Aricia agestis, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM2020 Church Lane, Cottenham
  4. Blue, Adonis (Lysandra bellargus, Rottemburg, 1775) NFM2022 Devil’s Dyke, 20+
  5. Blue, Chalk Hill (Lysandra coridon, Poda, 1761)  NFM2021 Devil’s Dyke, 100s
  6. Blue, Common (Polyommatus icarus, Rottemburg, 1775)
  7. Blue, Holly (Celastrina argiolus, Linnaeus, 1758) Cottenham NFM2018
  8. Blue, Long-tailed (Lampides boeticus, Linnaeus, 1767) NFM2019 Cottenham and then Greece
  9. Blue, Small (Cupido minimus, Fuessly, 1775) NFM2022 Trumpington Meadows
  10. Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni, Linnaeus, 1758)
  11. Brown, Meadow (Maniola jurtina, Linnaeus, 1758)
  12. Brown, Wall (Lasiommata megera, (Linnaeus, 1767) NFM2022, Seahouses, Northumberland
  13. Clouded Yellow (Colias croceus, Geoffroy, 1785) NFM2020 Next to Waresley Wood
  14. Comma (Polygonia c-album, Linnaeus, 1758)
  15. Copper, Small (Lycaena phlaeas, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM2018 Norfolk and abb form Rampton
  16. Emperor, Purple (Apatura iris, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2021 Woodwalton Fen
  17. European Peacock (Aglais io, Linnaeus, 1758)
  18. Fritillary, Silver-washed (Argynnis paphia, Linnaeus, 1758) Salavas 2009, then Somerset 2019
  19. Fritillary, Dark Green (Speyeria aglaja, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2021 Devil’s Dyke
  20. Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus, Linnaeus, 1758)
  21. Hairstreak, Black (Satyrium pruni, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2022 Monk’s Wood
  22. Hairstreak, Green (Callophrys rubi, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2021 Les King Wood, Cottenham
  23. Hairstreak, Purple (Favonius quercus, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2021 Woodwalton Fen
  24. Hairstreak, White Letter (Satyrium w-album, Knoch, 1782) NFM2021 Overhall Grove
  25. Heath, Small (Coenonympha pamphilus, Linnaeus, 1758)
  26. Orange Tip (Anthocharis cardamines, Linnaeus, 1758)
  27. Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus, Linnaeus, 1758)
  28. Skipper, Essex (Thymelicus lineola, Ochsenheimer, 1808) NFM2020 Church Lane, Cottenham
  29. Skipper, Dingy (Erynnis tages, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2023 Devil’s Dyke
  30. Skipper, Grizzled (Pyrgus malvae, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2022 Woodwalton Marsh
  31. Skipper, Large (Ochlodes sylvanus, Esper, 1777)
  32. Skipper, Small (Thymelicus sylvestris, Poda, 1761)
  33. Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria, Linnaeus, 1758)
  34. Tortoiseshell, Small (Aglais urticae, Linnaeus, 1758)
  35. White, Green-veined (Pieris napi, Linnaeus, 1758)
  36. White, Large (Pieris brassicae, Linnaeus, 1758)
  37. White, Marbled (Melanargia galathea, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2018, Cottenham Lode
  38. White, Small (Pieris rapae, Linnaeus, 1758)

Butterflies Abroad

  1. African Monarch (Danaus chrysippus, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2019 Kythira, Greece
  2. Blue, Northern (Plebejus idas, Linnaeus, 1761) – NFM2018 Germany
  3. Blue, Southern (Polyommatus celina, Austaut, 1879) – NFM-2023 Menorca
  4. Cleopatra (Gonepteryx cleopatra citrina, Linnaeus, 1767) NFM2019 Kythira, Greece, Menorca
  5. Grayling (Hipparchia semele, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2019 Kythira, Greece
  6. Mediterranean Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2019 Kythira, Greece
  7. Skipper, European (Thymelicus lineola, Ochsenheimer, 1808) NFM2019 Kythira, Greece
  8. Southern Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina janira, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2019 Kythira, Greece
  9. Swallowtail (Papilio machaon, Linnaeus, 1758) – Salavas, France 2009 (or was it Nerja, 2011?)
  10. Swallowtail, Scarce (Iphiclides podalirius, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2019 Athens, Greece
  11. Two-tailed Pasha (Charaxes jasius, Linnaeus, 1767) NFM2019 Kythira, Greece
  12. We saw a lot more on a trip to northern Greece in June 2024: moths and butterflies (and birds)

Moths

  1. Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018 Rob
  2. Angle, Tawny-barred (Macaria liturata, Clerck, 1759) NFM 2021
  3. Arches, Black (Lymantria monacha, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2022 New For*
  4. Arches, Buff (Habrosyne pyritoides, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2019
  5. Arches, Dark (Apamea monoglypha, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2018 Rob
  6. Arches, Least Black (Nola confusalis, Herrich-Schäffer, 1847) NFM 2019
  7. Arches, Light (Apamea lithoxylaea, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2018 Rob
  8. Argent, Brindled (Argyresthia curvella, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2021
  9. Argent, Netted (Argyresthia retinella, Zeller, 1839) NFM 2023
  10. Ash Bud Moth, Dark (Prays ruficeps, Heinemann, 1854) NFM 2025
  11. Autumnal Moth (Epirrita autumnata, Borkhausen, 1794) NFM2019 (November agg.)
  12. Bar, Purple (Cosmorhoe ocellata, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2024 Blakeney*
  13. Beauty, Brindled (Lycia hirtaria, Clerck, 1759) NFM 2020
  14. Beauty, Lilac (Apeira syringaria, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  15. Beauty, Marbled (Bryophila domestica, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2018
  16. Beauty, Mottled (Alcis repandata, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  17. Beauty, Oak (Biston strataria, Hufnagel, 1767) NFM 2019
  18. Beauty, Pale Brindled (Phigalia pilosaria, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2019
  19. Beauty, Pine (Panolis flammea, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2022
  20. Beauty, Rugged Bryony (Phtheochroa rugosana, Hübner, 1799) NFM 2019 (prev Rough-winged Conch)
  21. Beauty, Tree-lichen (Cryphia algae, Fabricius, 1775) NFM 2019
  22. Beauty, Willow (Peribatodes rhomboidaria, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2018
  23. Bee Moth (Aphomia sociella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  24. Beet Moth (Scrobipalpa ocellatella, Boyd, 1858) NFM 2021
  25. Bell, Bright (Eucosma hohenwartiana, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2024
  26. Bell, Cock’s Head (Zeiraphera isertana, Fabricius, 1794) NFM 2024
  27. Bell, Two-coloured (Eucosma obumbratana, Lienig & Zeller, 1846) NFM 2020
  28. Bell, Common Birch (Epinotia immundana, Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1839) ???
  29. Bell, Crescent (Epinotia bilunana, Haworth, 1811) NFM 2022
  30. Bell, Pale Lettuce (Eucosma conterminana, or could be E. fulvana) NFM 2022
  31. Belle, Hoary (Eucosma cana, Haworth, 1811) NFM2022 Trumpington Meadows*
  32. Bell, Yellow-faced (Notocelia cynosbatella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  33. Belle, Yellow (Aspitates ochrearia (Rossi, 1794) NFM 2021
  34. Blackneck, The (Lygephila pastinum, Treitschke, 1826) NFM2022 Devil’s Dyke*
  35. Blood-vein (Timandra comae, Schmidt, 1931) NFM 2018 Rob
  36. Blood-vein, Small (Scopula imitaria, Hübner, 1799) NFM 2019
  37. Bluebell Shade (Eana incanana, Stephens, 1852) ?
  38. Border, Clouded (Lomaspilis marginata, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  39. Border, Dotted (Agriopis marginaria, Fabricius, 1776) (NFM 2019)
  40. Box-tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis, Walker, 1859) NFM 2020
  41. Bramble Shoot Moth (Notocelia uddmanniana, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  42. Brick, The (Agrochola circellaris, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2018
  43. Bright, Feathered (Incurvaria masculella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2023
  44. Bright-line Brown-eye (Lacanobia oleracea, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
  45. Brimstone (Opisthograptis luteolata, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
  46. Brindle, Clouded (Apamea epomidion, Haworth, 1809) NFM 2020
  47. Brindle, Small Clouded (Apamea unanimis, Hübner, 1813) NFM 2019
  48. Brindle, Yellow-barred (Acasis viretata, Hübner, 1799) NFM 2019
  49. Brindled Green (Dryobotodes eremita, Fabricius, 1775) NFM 2018
  50. Brocade, Dusky (Apamea remissa, Hübner, 1809) NFM 2018
  51. Brocade, Light (Lacanobia w-latinum, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2019
  52. Brocade, Toadflax (Calophasia lunula, Hufnagel, 1766) – larva and adult NFM 2021
  53. Brown-line Bright-eye (Mythimna conigera, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2019
  54. Brown Silver-line (Petrophora chlorosata, Scopoli, 1763) NFM 2021
  55. Brown-tail (Euproctis chrysorrhoea, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018 Rob
  56. Brown, Lunar Marbled (Drymonia ruficornis, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM2025 Mayford*
  57. Brown, Marbled (Drymonia dodonaea, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM2023 Stiffkey*
  58. Bud Moth (Spilonota ocellana, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2023
  59. Buff-tip (Phalera bucephala, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  60. Burnet Companion (Euclidia glyphica, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2019 RSPB Hope Farm*
  61. Burnet, Five-spot (Zygaena trifolii, Esper, 1783) NFM2016 Mundesley*
  62. Burnet, Six-spot (Zygaena filipendulae, Linnaeus, 1758) pre-trap 1998, Aldeburgh?*
  63. Burnished Brass (Diachrysia chrysitis, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018 Rob
  64. Button, Ashy (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2019
  65. Button, Maple (Acleris forsskaleana, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  66. Button, Rusty Birch (Acleris notana, Donovan, 1806) But agg with A. ferrugana NFM 2022
  67. Button, Tufted (Acleris cristana, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2019
  68. Button, Viburnum (Acleris schalleriana, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2021
  69. Button, Yellow Oak (Aleimma loeflingiana, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2021
  70. Cabbage Moth (Mamestra brassicae, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
  71. Campion, The (Sideridis rivularis, Fabricius, 1775) NFM 2020
  72. Carl, Bordered (Coptotriche marginea, Haworth, 1828) NFM 2023
  73. Carpet, Common (Epirrhoe alternata, O. F. Müller, 1764) NFM 2019
  74. Carpet, Common Marbled (Dysstroma truncata, Hufnagel, 1767) NFM 2019
  75. Carpet, Cypress (Thera cupressata, Geyer, 1831) NFM 2024
  76. Carpet, Dark-barred Twin-spot (Xanthorhoe ferrugata, Clerck, 1759) NFM2022 New For*
  77. Carpet, Garden (Xanthorhoe fluctuata, Linnaeus1758) NFM 2018 Rob
  78. Carpet, Green (Colostygia pectinataria, Knoch, 1781) NFM 2019
  79. Carpet, Grey Pine (Thera obeliscata, Hübner, 1787) NFM 2024
  80. Carpet, Large Twin-spot (Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata, Clerck, 1759) NFM 2019
  81. Carpet, Least (Idaea rusticata, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2018 Rob
  82. Carpet, Red-green (Chloroclysta siterata, Hufnagel, 1767) NFM 2019
  83. Carpet, Red Twin-spot (Xanthorhoe spadicearia, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2019
  84. Carpet, Sandy (Perizoma flavofasciata, Thunberg, 1792) NFM 2025
  85. Carpet, Scorched (Ligdia adustata) NFM 2019
  86. Carpet, Silver-ground (Xanthorhoe montanata, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2019
  87. Carpet, Spruce (Thera britannica, Turner, 1925) NFM 2019
  88. Case-bearer, Chenopod (Coleophora versurella, Zeller, 1849) NFM 2024
  89. Case-bearer, Coast Green (Coleophora amethystinella, Ragonot, 1885) NFM 2020
  90. Case-bearer, Large Clover (Coleophora trifolii, Curtis, 1832) NFM 2022
  91. Case-bearer, Red Clover (Coleophora deauratella, Lienig & Zeller, 1846) NFM 2024
  92. Chestnut, The (Conistra vaccinii, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2019
  93. Chestnut, Beaded (Agrochola lychnidis, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2018
  94. Chestnut, Black-spotted (Conistra rubiginosa, Scopoli, 1763) NFM 2024
  95. Chestnut, Dark (Conistra ligula, Esper, 1791) NFM 2019
  96. Chestnut, Red (Cerastis rubricosa, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2023
  97. China-mark, Beautiful (Nymphula nitidulata, Hufnagel, 1767) NFM2023 Stiffkey*
  98. China-mark, Ringed (Parapoynx stratiotata, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  99. China-mark, Small (Cataclysta lemnata, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
  100. Chinese Character (Cilix glaucata, Scopoli, 1763) NFM 2018
  101. Chocolate Tip (Clostera curtula, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  102. Cinnabar, The (Tyria jacobaeae, Linnaeus, 1758) (pre-trap)
  103. Clay, The (Mythimna ferrago, Fabricius, 1787) NFM 2019
  104. Clay, Square-spotted (Xestia stigmatica, Hübner, 1813) NFM2024 Blakeney*
  105. Clearwing, Currant (Synanthedon tipuliformis, Clerck, 1759) NFM 2021
  106. Clearwing, Orange-tailed (Synanthedon andrenaeformis, Laspeyres, 1801) NFM 2021
  107. Clearwing, Raspberry (Pennisetia hylaeiformis, Laspeyres, 1801) NFM 2021 (Lure)
  108. Clearwing, Red-belted (Synanthedon myopaeformis, Borkhausen, 1789) NFM 2021 (Lure)
  109. Clearwing, Red-tipped (Synanthedon formicaeformis, Esper, 1782) NFM 2021 (Lure)
  110. Clearwing, Yellow-legged (Synanthedon vespiformis,  Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2021 (Lure)
  111. Clifden Nonpareil (Catocala fraxini, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2020
  112. Clothes Moth, Brown-dotted (Niditinea fuscella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2022
  113. Clothes Moth, Case-bearing (Tinea pellionella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2022
  114. Clothes Moth, Fulvous (Tinea semifulvella, Haworth, 1828) NFM 2023
  115. Clothes Moth, Large-brindled (Triaxomera parasitella, Hübner, 1796) NFM 2024
  116. Clothes Moth, Pale-backed (Monopis crocicapitella, Clemens, 1859) NFM 2023
  117. Clouded Silver (Lomographa temerata) NFM 2020
  118. Clover, Marbled (Heliothis viriplaca, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2019
  119. Cocksfoot Moth (Glyphipterix simpliciella, Stephens, 1834) NFM2022 Les King Wood buttercups*
  120. Codling Moth (Cydia pomonella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  121. Common Purple & Gold (Pyrausta purpuralis, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  122. Conch, Birch (Cochylis nana, Haworth, 1811) AKA Thyralia nana NFM 2023
  123. Conch, Black-headed (Cochylis atricapitana, Stephens, 1852) NFM 2019
  124. Conch, Bluebell (Hysterophora maculosana, Haworth, 1811) NFM2021 Waresley Wood*
  125. Conch, Common Yellow (Agapeta hamana, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  126. Conch, Downland (Aethes tesserana, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2021
  127. Conch, Hemlock Yellow (Aethes beatricella, Fabricius, 1794) Possibly A. francilana NFM 2021
  128. Conch, Little (Cochylis dubitana, Hübner, 1799) NFM 2022
  129. Conch, Orange (Commophila aeneana, Hübner, 1800) NFM2023 Les King Wood*
  130. Conch, Ox-tongue (Cochylis molliculana, Zeller, 1847) NFM 2019
  131. Conch, Straw (Cochylimorpha straminea, Haworth, 1811) NFM 2020
  132. Conch, White-bodied (Cochylis hybridella, Hübner, 1813) NFM 2019
  133. Conch, Yarrow (Aethes smeathmanniana, Fabricius, 1781) NFM 2021
  134. Cork Moth Cork Moth (Nemapogon cloacella, Haworth, 1828) NFM 2025 to SKI
  135. Corn Moth (Nemapogon granella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2023
  136. Corn-borer, European (Ostrinia nubilalis, Hübner, 1796) NFM 2019
  137. Coronet, The (Craniophora ligustri, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2019
  138. Coronet, Varied (Hadena compta, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2019
  139. Cosmet, Buff (Mompha ochraceella, Curtis, 1839) NFM 2021
  140. Cosmet, Common (Mompha epilobiella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2023
  141. Cosmet, Garden (Mompha subbistrigella, Haworth, 1828) NFM 2022
  142. Cream-bordered Green Pea (Earias clorana, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2020
  143. Crescent, The (Helotropha leucostigma, Hübner, 1808) NFM 2019
  144. Crescent, Green-brindled (Allophyes oxyacanthae) NFM 2018
  145. Crest, Orange (Helcystogramma rufescens, Haworth, 1828) NFM 2021
  146. Dagger, Grey/Dark (Acronicta psi/tridens, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
  147. Dagger, March (Diurnea fagella, Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) ?
  148. Daisy Moth, Orange-spot AKA Broad-blotch Drill (Dichrorampha alpinana, Treitschke, 1830) NFM 2022
  149. Dart, Deep-brown (Aporophyla lutulenta, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2018
  150. Dart, Northern Deep-brown (Aporophyla lueneburgensis, Freyer 1848) NFM 2023
  151. Dart, Garden (Euxoa nigricans, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2019
  152. Dart, Shuttle-shaped (Agrotis puta, Hübner, 1803) NFM 2018
  153. December Moth (Poecilocampa populi, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2022
  154. Delicate, The (Mythimna vitellina, Hübner, 1808) NFM 2024
  155. Diamond-back Moth (Plustella xylostella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  156. Dog’s Tooth (Lacanobia suasa, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2022
  157. Dot Moth (Melanchra persicariae, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2022
  158. Dowd, Furness (Blastobasis adustella, Walsingham, 1894) NFM 2019
  159. Dowd, Wakely’s (Blastobasis lacticolella, Rebel, 1940) NFM 2019
  160. Drab, Clouded (Orthosia incerta, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2019
  161. Drill, Sharp-winged (Dichrorampha acuminatana, Lienig & Zeller, 1846) NFM 2022
  162. Drill, Square-spot (Dichrorampha sequana, Hübner, 1799) NFM2024 Trumpington Meadows*
  163. Drinker, The (Euthrix potatoria, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2022 Larva at Brampton Wood*
  164. Dun-bar, The (Cosmia trapezina, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
  165. Dwarf, Red-brindled (Elachista rufocinerea, Haworth, 1828) NFM 2023
  166. Ear, Saltern (Amphipoea fucosa, Freyer, 1830) NFM 2024 (ambiguous)
  167. Eggar, Oak (Lasiocampa quercus, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  168. Eggar, Pale (Trichiura crataegi, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2024 Blakeney*
  169. Eggar, Small (Eriogaster lanestris, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2023 Larval nest, Brampton Wood*
  170. Elder Pearl (Anania coronata, Hufnagel, 1767) NFM 2019
  171. Emerald, Common (Hemithea aestivaria, Hübner, 1789) NFM 2020
  172. Emerald, Light (Campaea margaritaria) NFM 2019
  173. Emerald, Small (Hemistola chrysoprasaria, Esper, 1795) NFM 2019
  174. Emperor (Saturnia pavonia, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019 (EMP lure)
  175. Ephestia sp. NFM 2021
  176. Ermel, Copper-tipped (Pseudoswammerdamia combinella) NFM 2020
  177. Ermel, Little (Swammerdamia pyrella, Villers, 1789) NFM 2021
  178. Ermine, Apple (Yponomeuta malinellus, Zeller, 1838) larvae NFM 2020
  179. Ermine, Bird-cherry (Yponomeuta evonymella, Linnaeus, 1758)
  180. Ermine agg. (Orchard, Apple or Spindle Ermine) (Ypomoneuta sp.)
  181. Ermine, Buff (Spilosoma lutea, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2018 Rob
  182. Ermine, Thistle (Myelois circumvoluta, Fourcroy, 1785)
  183. Ermine, White (Spilosoma lubricipeda, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  184. Fan-foot, The (Herminia tarsipennalis, Treitschke, 1835) NFM 2019
  185. Fanner, Sedge (Glyphipterix forsterella, Fabricius, 1781) NFM2019? Monk’s Wood on buttercups*
  186. Fern Moth, Golden-brown (Musotima nitidalis, Walker, 1866) NFM2024 Blakeney*
  187. Figure of Eighty (Tethea ocularis, Linnaeus, 1767) NFM 2020
  188. Flame, The (Axylia putris, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2019
  189. Flat-body, aggregate (Agonopterix heracliana-ciliella agg.) NFM 2020
  190. Flat-body, Black-spot (Agonopterix propinquella) NFM 2022
  191. Flat-body, Brindled (Agonopterix arenella) NFM 2019
  192. Flat-body, Broom (Agonopterix scopariella) NFM 2019
  193. Flat-body, Brown-spot (Agonopterix alstromeriana, Clerck, 1759) NFM 2021
  194. Flat-body, Coastal (Agonopterix yeatiana, Fabricius, 1781) NFM 2019
  195. Flat-body, Long-horned (Carcina quercana, Fabricius, 1775) NFM 2019
  196. Flat-body, Ruddy (Agonopterix subpropinquella f. rhodochrella, Stainton, 1849) NFM 2023
  197. Flat-body, Small Purple (Agonopterix purpurea, Haworth, 1811) NFM 2021 (MYO lure)
  198. Footman, Buff (Eilema depressa, Esper, 1787) NFM 2019
  199. Footman, Common (Eilema lurideola, Zincken, 1817) NFM 2019
  200. Footman, Dingy (Eilema griseola, Hübner, 1803) NFM 2019
  201. Footman, Four-dotted (Cybosia mesomella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2021 Monk’s Wd (NFG 2023)
  202. Footman, Orange (Eilema sororcula, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2020
  203. Footman, Rosy (Miltochrista miniata, Forster, 1771) NFM2022 New For*
  204. Footman, Scarce (Eilema complana, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  205. Frosted Orange (Gortyna flavago, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2019
  206. Bird’s Nest Moth (Tinea trinotella, Thunberg, 1794) NFM 2021
  207. Garden Pebble (Evergestis forficalis, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
  208. Ghost (Female) (Hepialus humuli, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2022
  209. Goat Moth (Cossus cossus, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2025
  210. Gold Spot (Plusia festucae, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  211. Gold Triangle (Hypsopygia costalis, Fabricius, 1775) NFM 2018
  212. Golden Argent (Argyresthia goedartella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2022
  213. Gorse-tip Moth (Agonopterix nervosa, Haworth, 1811) NFM 2024
  214. Gothic, Feathered (Tholera decimalis, Poda, 1761) NFM 2018
  215. Grass-veneer, Chequered (Catoptria falsella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2022
  216. Grass-veneer, Common (Agriphila tristella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2019
  217. Grass-veneer, Elbow-stripe (Agriphila geniculea, Haworth, 1811)
  218. Grass-veneer, Garden (Chrysoteuchia culmella, Linnaeus, 1758)
  219. Grass-veneer, Hook-streak (Crambus lathoniellus, Zincken, 1817)
  220. Grass-veneer, Inlaid (Crambus pascuella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2022
  221. Grass-veneer, Little (Platytes cerussella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2023
  222. Grass-veneer, Pale-streak (Agriphila selasella, Hübner, 1813) NFM 2023
  223. Grass-veneer, Pearl (Catoptria pinella, Linnaeus, 1758)
  224. Grass-veneer, Satin (Crambus perlella, Scopoli, 1763)
  225. Grass-veneer, Straw (Agriphila straminella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2019
  226. Grass-veneer, Wood (Crambus silvella, Hübner, 1813) NFM 2022
  227. Green, Frosted (Polyploca ridens, Fabricius, 1787) NFM2025 Mayford*
  228. Grey, Common (Scoparia ambigualis, Treitschke, 1829)
  229. Grey, Early (Xylocampa areola)
  230. Grey, Ground-moss (Eudonia truncicolella)
  231. Grey, Little (Eudonia lacustrata)
  232. Grey, Meadow (Scoparia pyralella) NFM2022 Monk’s Wood*
  233. Grey, Narrow-winged (Eudonia angustea)
  234. Grey, Poplar (Subacronicta megacephala) NFM 2019
  235. Grey, Small (Eudonia mercurella)
  236. Grain Moth (Nemapogon granella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2025
  237. Groundling, Common (Teleioides vulgella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2024
  238. Groundling, Cypress (Gelechia senticetella, Staudinger, 1859) NFM 2023
  239. Groundling, Dark (Bryotropha affinis, Haworth, 1828) NFM 2022
  240. Groundling, Dusky (Aroga velocella, Zeller, 1839) NFM 2023
  241. Groundling, Mallow (Platyedra subcinerea, Haworth, 1828) NFM 2023
  242.  Groundling, Pointed (Scrobipalpa acuminatella, Sircom, 1850) NFM 2023
  243. Groundling, Thatch (Bryotropha basaltinella, Zeller, 1839) NFM 2023, Could be B. domestica
  244. Groundling, Winter (Scrobipalpa costella, Humphreys & Westwood, 1845) NFM 2019
  245. Hawk-moth, Convolvulus (Agrius convolvuli, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2022
  246. Hawk-moth, Elephant (Deilephila elpenor) NFM 2019
  247. Hawk-moth, Eyed (Smerinthus ocellata) NFM 2019
  248. Hawk-moth, Hummingbird (Macroglossum stellatarum) Cecina, Italy NFM 2004 NFG 2019
  249. Hawk-moth, Lime (Mimas tiliae) NFM 2019
  250. Hawk-moth, Pine (Sphinx pinastri, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2020
  251. Hawk-moth, Poplar (Laothoe populi) NFM 2018 Rob
  252. Hawk-moth, Privet (Sphinx ligustri) (pre-trap) NFG 2019
  253. Hawk-moth, Small Elephant (Deilephila porcellus) NFM 2019
  254. Hawthorn moth (Scythropia crataegella, Linnaeus, 1767)
  255. Hawthorn Shoot Moth (Notocelia trimaculana, Haworth, 1811) NFM 2025
  256. Heart & Club (Agrotis clavis)
  257. Heart & Dart (Agrotis exclamationis)
  258. Heath, Common (Ematurga atomaria, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2022 Devil’s Dyke*
  259. Heath, Latticed (Chiasmia clathrata, Linnaeus, 1758)
  260. Hebrew Character (Orthosia gothica)
  261. Hebrew Character, Setaceous (Xestia c-nigrum) NFM 2018
  262. Herald, The (Scoliopteryx libatrix, Linnaeus, 1758)
  263. Highflyer, May (Hydriomena impluviata, Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) NFM 2020
  264. Hollyhock Seed Moth (Pexicopia malvella, Hübner, 1805) NFM 2023
  265. Hook-tip, Beautiful (Laspeyria flexula, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
  266. Hook-tip, Oak (Watsonalla binaria, Hufnagel, 1767) NFM 2019
  267. Hook-tip, Pebble (Drepana falcataria) NFM 2018 Rob
  268. House Moth, Brown (Hofmannophila pseudospretella)
  269. House Moth, White-shouldered (Endrosis sarcitrella)
  270. Horse Chestnut (Pachycnemia hippocastanaria, Hübner, 1799) NFM2023 Corfe*
  271. Indian Meal Moth (Plodia interpunctella, Hübner, 1813) NFM2023 Mayford*
  272. Kitten, Poplar (Furcula bifida, Brahm, 1787) NFM 2023
  273. Kitten, Sallow (Furcula furcula) NFM 2019
  274. Knot-grass (Acronicta rumicis, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2020
  275. Knot-horn, Beautiful (Rhodophaea Formosa, Haworth, 1811)
  276. Knot-horn, Broad-barred (Acrobasis consociella, Hübner, 1813) NFM 2022
  277. Knot-horn, Chalk (Phycitodes maritima, Tengström, 1848) NFM 2024
  278. Knot-horn, Dark Pine (Dioryctria abietella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2023
  279. Knot-horn, Dotted Oak (Phycita roborella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2022
  280. Knot-horn, Ermine (Phycitodes binaevella, Hübner, 1813) NFM 2023
  281. Knot-horn, Grey (Acrobasis advenella, Zincken, 1818)
  282. Knot-horn, Rosy-striped (Oncocera semirubella, Scopoli, 1763) NFM2021 CherryH Chalkpits*
  283. Knot-horn, Spruce (Dioryctria schuetzeella, Fuchs, 1899) NFM 2023
  284. Knot-horn, Tabby (Euzophera pinguis, Haworth, 1811)
  285. Knot-horn, Thicket (Acrobasis suavella, Zincken, 1818)
  286. Knot-horn, Twin-barred (Homoeosoma sinuella, Fabricius, 1794) NFM 2020
  287. Knot-horn, Warted (Acrobasis repandana, Fabricius, 1798) NFM 2020
  288. Knot-horn, Willow (Sciota adelphella, Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1836)
  289. Lackey, The (Malacosoma neustria, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2020
  290. Large Clothes Moth (Morophaga choragella)
  291. Leaf Miner, Apple (Lyonetia clerkella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2022
  292. Leaf Miner, Horse Chestnut (Cameraria ohridella, Deschka & Dimic  1986) NFM 2023
  293. Leaf Miner, Lilac (Gracillaria syringella, Fabricius, 1794) NFM 2023 AKA Privet Leafminer
  294. Leaf-mining Moth, Pine (Clavigesta purdeyi, Durrant, 1911) NFM 2023
  295. Leek Moth (Acrolepiopsis assectella, Zeller, 1839) NFM 2021
  296. Leopard Moth (Zeuzera pyrina, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2023
  297. Light Brown Apple Moth (Epiphyas postvittana) NFM 2018
  298. Long-horn, Brassy (Nemophora metallica, Poda, 1759) NFM2019/2020? Cottenham Lode*
  299. Long-horn, Green (Adela reaumurella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2020 Long Drove, Cottenham*
  300. Lychnis, The (Hadena bicruris) NFM 2018
  301. Magpie (Abraxas grossulariata, Linnaeus, 1758) Waxham Sands NFM 2019
  302. Magpie, Clouded (Abraxas sylvata, Scopoli, 1763) NFM 2024
  303. Magpie, Small (Anania hortulata) NFM 2019
  304. Maiden’s Blush (Cyclophora punctaria) NFM 2019
  305. Mallow, The (Larentia clavaria, Haworth, 1809)
  306. Many-plume moth (Alucita hexadactyla, Linnaeus, 1758)
  307. Marble, Barred (Celypha striana, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
  308. Marble, Birch (Apotomis betuletana)
  309. Marble, Common (Celypha lacunana)
  310. Marble, Diamond-back (Eudemis profundana, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2020
  311. Marble, Mottled (Bactra furfurana, Haworth, 1811) NFM 2022
  312. Marble, Pine (Piniphila bifasciana, Haworth, 1811) NFM 2023
  313. Marble, Smoky-barred (Lobesia abscisana, Doubleday, 1849) NFM 2023
  314. Marble, Teasel (Endothenia gentianaeana, Hübner, 1799) NFM2025 Over Windmill*
  315. Marble, White-backed (Hedya salicella, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2021
  316. March Moth (Alsophila aescularia) NFM 2019
  317. Meal Moth (Pyralis farinalis, Linnaeus, 1758)
  318. Merveille du Jour (Griposia aprilina, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  319. Miller, The (Acronicta leporina, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  320. Minor, Cloaked (Mesoligia furuncula) NFM 2018
  321. Minor, Tawny/Marbled (agg.) (Oligia latruncula)
  322. Minor, Middle-barred (Oligia fasciuncula, Haworth, 1809)
  323. Mint Moth (Pyrausta aurata) NFM 2018
  324. Mother of Pearl (Pleuroptya ruralis, Scopoli, 1763)
  325. Mother Shipton (Euclidia mi, Clerck, 1759) NFM2022 Devil’s Dyke and Les King*
  326. Mouse Moth (Amphipyra tragopoginis, Clerck, 1759)
  327. Mullein, The (Cucullia verbasci) NFM 2019
  328. Muslin Moth (Diaphora mendica)
  329. Neb, Bracken (Monochroa cytisella, Curtis, 1837) NFM 2024
  330. Neb, Cinerous (Bryotropha terrella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
  331. Neb, House (Bryotropha domestica, Haworth, 1828) NFM 2024 (no photo, ObsID)
  332. Neb, Wainscot (Monochroa palustrellus, Douglas, 1850) NFM 2022
  333. Nettle-tap (Anthophila fabriciana, Linnaeus, 1767) NFM 2025
  334. Nutmeg, The (Anarta trifolii) NFM 2018
  335. Nutmeg, Large (Apamea anceps)
  336. Nycteoline, Oak (Nycteola revayana, Scopoli, 1772) NFM 2022
  337. Oegoconia sp. (Haworth, 1828) NFM 2020
  338. Old Lady (Mormo maura, Linnaeus, 1758)
  339. Parornix sp. NFM 2022
  340. Peacock Moth (Macaria notata, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  341. Peacock, Sharp-angled (Macaria alternata, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM2019 Waxham*
  342. Pearl, Dusky (Udea prunalis, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
  343. Pearl, Elderberry (Phlyctaenia coronata, Hufnagel, 1767)
  344. Pearl, Fenland (Anania perlucidalis, Hübner, 1809)
  345. Pearl, Lesser (Sitochroa verticalis, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2020
  346. Pearl, Olive (Udea olivalis, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
  347. Pearl, Olive-tree  (Palpita vitrealis, Rossi, 1794) (AKA Jasmine Moth) NFM 2024
  348. Pearl, Pale Straw (Udea lutealis, Hübner, 1809) NFM 2021 no photo
  349. Pearl, Rusty Dot (Udea ferrugalis, Hübner, 1796) NFM 2020
  350. Pearl, Straw-barred (Pyrausta despicata, Scopoli, 1763) NFM 2020
  351. Peppered Moth (Biston betularia, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  352. Phoenix, The (Eulithis prunata, Linnaeus, 1758)
  353. Phyllonorycter sp.
  354. Piercer, Acorn (Pammene fasciana, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2024
  355. Piercer, Early Oak (Pammene giganteana, Peyerimhoff, 1863) NFM 2023 to FUN lure
  356. Piercer, Large Beech (Cydia fagiglandana, Zeller, 1841) NFM 2024
  357. Piercer, Northern Crescent (Grapholita lunulana, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM2023* Anglesey
  358. Piercer, Pale-bordered (Grapholita janthinana, Duponchel, 1835) NFM 2022
  359. Piercer, Red (Lathronympha strigana, Fabricius, 1775) NFM 2024
  360. Piercer, Regal (Pammene regiana, Zeller, 1849) NFM 2024
  361. Piercer, Vagrant (Cydia amplana, Hübner, 1799) NFM2022 New For*
  362. Pinion, Brown-spot (Agrochola litura, Linnaeus, 1761)
  363. Pinion, Lesser-spotted (Cosmia affinis, Linnaeus, 1767) NFM 2022
  364. Pinion, Lunar-spotted (Cosmia pyralina, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2019
  365. Pinion, Pale (Lithophane socia) NFM 2018
  366. Pinion, White-spotted (Cosmia diffinis, Linnaeus, 1767)
  367. Plum Fruit Moth (Grapholita funebrana, Treitschke, 1835) NFM 2024 FUN lure
  368. Plume, Beautiful (Amblyptilia acanthadactyla) NFM 2018
  369. Plume, Breckland (Crombrugghia distans, Zeller, 1847) NFM 2023
  370. Plume, Common (Emmelina monodactyla) NFM 2018
  371. Plume, White (Pterophorus pentadactyla, Linnaeus, 1758)
  372. Plusia, Dewick’s (Macdunnoughia confusa, Stephens, 1850) NFM 2019 (also Greece 2019)
  373. Processionary, Pine (Thaumetopoea pityocampa (Denis & Schiff’r, 1775) NFM2023* Menorca
  374. Prominent, Coxcomb (Ptilodon capucina)
  375. Prominent, Great (Peridea anceps, Goeze, 1781)  NFM2025 Mayford*
  376. Prominent, Iron (Notodonta dromedarius) NFM 2018
  377. Prominent, Maple (Ptilodon cucullina, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM2024 Blakeney*
  378. Prominent, Pale (Pterostoma palpina) NFM 2018
  379. Prominent, Pebble (Notodonta ziczac)
  380. Prominent, Swallow (Pheosia tremula)
  381. Prominent, Lesser Swallow (Pheosia gnoma, Fabricius, 1777) NFM2022 New For*
  382. Pug, Bordered (Eupithecia succenturiata, Linnaeus, 1758)
  383. Pug, Brindled (Eupithecia abbreviata, Stephens, 1831) NFM2025 Mayford*
  384. Pug, Common (Eupithecia vulgata, Haworth, 1809)
  385. Pug, Currant (Eupithecia assimilata) NFM 2018
  386. Pug, Cypress (Eupithecia phoeniceata, Rambur, 1834)
  387. Pug, Double-striped (Gymnoscelis rufifasciata)
  388. Pug, Foxglove (Eupithecia pulchellata, Stephens, 1831) NFM 2018
  389. Pug, Freyer’s (Eupithecia intricata, Zetterstedt, 1839) NFM 2019
  390. Pug, Green (Pasiphila rectangulata) NFM 2019
  391. Pug, Grey (Eupithecia subfuscata)
  392. Pug, Lime-speck (Eupithecia centaureata) NFM 2019
  393. Pug, Mottled (Eupithecia exiguata, Hübner, 1813) NFM 2021
  394. Pug, Ochreous (Eupithecia indigata, Hübner, 1813) NFM 2025
  395. Pug, Plain (Eupithecia simpliciata, Haworth, 1809) NFM 2021
  396. Pug, Slender (Eupithecia tenuiata, Hübner, 1813) NFM 2024 (ambiguous)
  397. Pug, Sloe (Pasiphila chloerata, Mabille, 1870) NFM 2021
  398. Pug, Tawny Speckled (Eupithecia icterata fulvata, Villers, 1789) NFM 2022
  399. Pug, Toadflax (Eupithecia linariata, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)  NFM 2020
  400. Pug, White-spotted (Eupithecia tripunctaria, Herrich-Schäffer, 1852) NFM 2022
  401. Pug, Wormwood (Eupithecia absinthiata, Clerck, 1759) NFM 2019
  402. Pug, Yarrow (Eupithecia millefoliata, Rössler, 1866) NFM 2022
  403. Puss Moth (Cerura vinula) NFM 2019
  404. Quaker, Common (Orthosia cerasiu)
  405. Quaker, Powdered (Orthosia gracilis) NFM 2019
  406. Quaker, Red-line (Agrochola lota) NFM 2018
  407. Quaker, Small (Orthosia cruda)
  408. Quaker, Twin-spotted (Anorthoa munda)
  409. Quaker, Yellow-line (Agrochola macilenta) NFM 2018
  410. Ranunculus, Feathered (Polymixis lichenea, Hübner, 1813) NFM2023* Corfe
  411. Ranunculus, Large (Polymixis flavicincta) NFM 2018
  412. Ranunculus, Small (Hecatera dysodea)
  413. Rivulet, Grass (Perizoma albulata, Denis & Schiffermüller 1775) NFM2022 Trumping Meadows*
  414. Rivulet, Small (Perizoma alchemillata, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2022 RSPB Bempton*
  415. Roller, Triangle-marked (Ancylis achatana, Denis & Schiffermüller 1775) NFM 2022
  416. Rustic, Autumnal (Eugnorisma glareosa, Esper, 1788) NFM2023 Corfe*
  417. Rustic, Black (Aporophyla nigra)
  418. Rustic, Brown (Rusina ferruginea, Esper, 1785) NFM 2020
  419. Rustic, Clancy’s (Caradrina kadenii, Freyer, 1836) NFM 2022
  420. Rustic, Common/Lesser agg. (Mesapamea secalis/didyma) NFM 2018 Rob
  421. Rustic, Flounced (Luperina testacea) NFM 2018
  422. Rustic, Heath (Xestia agathina, Duponchel, 1827) NFM2023 Corfe*
  423. Rustic, Hedge (Tholera cespitis, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM2022 New For*
  424. Rustic, Light Feathered (Agrotis cinerea) NFM 2018
  425. Rustic, Mottled (Caradrina morpheus)
  426. Rustic, Rosy (Hydraecia micacea) NFM 2018
  427. Rustic, Six-striped (Xestia sexstrigata, Haworth, 1809) NFM2022 New For*
  428. Rustic, Square-spot (Xestia xanthographa, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2018
  429. Rustic, Vine’s (Hoplodrina ambigua, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2018
  430. Rustic/The Uncertain (Hoplodrina blanda/octogenaria, Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
  431. Sallow, The (Cirrhia icteritia, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2018
  432. Sallow, Barred (Tiliacea aurago, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2018
  433. Sallow, Centre-barred (Atethmia centrago, Haworth, 1809) NFM 2018
  434. Sallow, Dusky (Eremobia ochroleuca, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2018 Rob
  435. Sallow, Orange (Tiliacea citrago, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  436. Sallow, Pink-barred (Xanthia togata, Esper, 1788) NFM 2018
  437. Satellite, The (Eupsilia transversa, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2021
  438. Scalloped Oak (Crocallis elinguaria, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
  439. Scorched Wing (Plagodis dolabraria, Linnaeus, 1767) NFM 2019
  440. Seraphim (Lobophora halterata, Hufnagel, 1767) NFM 2025
  441. Shaded Broad-bar (Scotopteryx chenopodiata, Linnaeus, 1758)
  442. Shark, The (Cucullia umbratica, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  443. Shears, Tawny (Hadena perplexa, Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) NFM 2020
  444. Shears, The (Hada plebeja, Linnaeus, 1761)
  445. Shoot, Brindled (Gypsonoma minutana, Hübner, 1799) NFM 2023
  446. Shoot, Orange-spotted (Rhyacionia pinicolana, Doubleday, 1850) NFM 2020
  447. Shoot, Rosy-cloaked (Gypsonoma aceriana, Duponchel, 1843) NFM 2022
  448. Shoot, Spotted (Rhyacionia pinivorana, Lienig & Zeller, 1846)
  449. Short-cloaked Moth (Nola cucullatella, Linnaeus, 1758)
  450. Shoulder Flame (Ochropleura plecta, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2019
  451. Shoulder-knot, Blair’s (Lithophane leautieri, Boisduval, 1829) NFM 2018
  452. Shoulder-knot, Grey (Lithophane ornitopus, Dadd, 1911) NFM2023 Hayley Wood*
  453. Shoulder-knot, Rustic (Apamea sordens, Hufnagel, 1766)
  454. Signal, Alder (Stathmopoda pedella, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2023
  455. Silver Barred (Deltote bankiana, Fabricius, 1775) NFM2023 Chippenham Fen (no photo)*
  456. Silver Y (Autographa gamma, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
  457. Silver-lines, Green  (Pseudoips prasinana, Linnaeus, 1758)
  458. Silver-lines, Scarce (Bena bicolorana, Fuessly, 1775) NFM 2021
  459. Slender, Blackthorn (Parornix torquillella, Zeller, 1850) NFM 2023
  460. Slender, Little (Calybites phasianipennella, Hübner, 1813) NFM 2024
  461. Slender, New Oak (Caloptilia robustella, Jäckh, 1972) NFM 2024 (ambiguous)
  462. Small Scallop (Idaea emarginata, Linnaeus, 1758)
  463. Smudge, Bitter-cress (Eidophasia messingiella, Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1840) NFM 2022
  464. Smudge, Pied (Ypsolopha sequella, Clerck, 1759) NFM 2022
  465. Smudge, Wainscot (Ypsolopha scabrella, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2019
  466. Snout (Hypena proboscidalis, Linnaeus, 1758)
  467. Snout, Buttoned (Hypena rostralis, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2021
  468. Sober, Acer (Anarsia innoxiella, Gregersen & Karsholt, 2017) NFM 2023
  469. Spectacle, The (Abrostola tripartita, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2018
  470. Spectacle, Dark (Abrostola triplasia, Linnaeus, 1758)
  471. Spinach, The (Eulithis mellinata, Fabricius, 1787)
  472. Spinach, Dark (Pelurga comitata, Linnaeus, 1758)
  473. Sprawler, The (Asteroscopus sphinx, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2021
  474. Square-spot, Double (Xestia triangulum, Hufnagel, 1766)
  475. Square-spot, Small (Diarsia rubi, Vieweg, 1790) NFM 2020
  476. Straw, Barred (Gandaritis pyraliata, Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
  477. Straw, Bordered (Heliothis peltigera, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
  478. Straw, Scarce Bordered (Helicoverpa armigera, Hübner, 1808) NFM 2020 and Menorca
  479. Straw Dot (Rivula sericealis, Scopoli, 1763)
  480. Streak, Ruddy (Tachystola acroxantha, Meyrick, 1885) NFM2022 Corfe*
  481. Streamer, The (Anticlea derivata, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2019
  482. Swallow-tailed Moth (Ourapteryx sambucaria, Linnaeus, 1758)
  483. Swift, Common (Korscheltellus lupulina, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2020
  484. Swift, Orange (Triodia sylvina, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2018
  485. Sword-grass, Dark (Agrotis ipsilon, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2018
  486. Sycamore moth (Acronicta aceris, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2008 Larva, Mundesley*
  487. Tabby, Double-striped (Hypsopygia glaucinalis, Linnaeus, 1758)
  488. Tabby, Large (Aglossa pinguinalis, Linnaeus, 1758)
  489. Tabby, Rosy (Endotricha flammealis, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
  490. Thorn, Canary-shouldered (Ennomos alniaria, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
  491. Thorn, Dusky (Ennomos fuscantaria, Haworth, 1809) NFM2022 NF+Corfe*
  492. Thorn, Early (Selenia dentaria, Fabricius, 1775)
  493. Thorn, Feathered (Colotois pennaria, Linnaeus, 1761)
  494. Thorn, Purple (Selenia tetralunaria, Hufnagel, 1767) NFM 2018 Rob
  495. Tiger, Jersey (Euplagia quadripunctaria, Poda, 1761) NFM 2018
  496. Tiger, Ruby (Phragmatobia fuliginosa, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018 Rob
  497. Tiger, Scarlet (Callimorpha dominula, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2023 Chippenham Fen*
  498. Tissue, Scarce (Hydria cervinalis, Scopoli, 1763) NFM2025 Mayford*
  499. Tortrix, Carnation (Cacoecimorpha pronubana, Hübner, 1799) NFM 2022
  500. Tortrix, Chequered Fruit-tree (Pandemis corylana, Fabricius, 1794) NFM2022 New For*
  501. Tortrix, Chestnut (Cydia splendana, Hübner, 1799) NFM 2024
  502. Tortrix, Dark Fruit-tree (Pandemis heparana, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
  503. Tortrix, Fruitlet Mining (Pammene rhediella, Clerck, 1759) NFM 2023
  504. Tortrix, Garden Rose (Acleris variegana, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
  505. Tortrix, Grey (Cnephasia stephensiana, Doubleday, 1849) NFM 2021
  506. Tortrix, Heather (Argyrotaenia ljungiana, Thunberg, 1797) NFM 2019
  507. Tortrix, Holly (Rhopobota naevana, Hübner, 1817) NFM 2024
  508. Tortrix, Large Fruit-tree, male (Archips podana, Scopoli, 1763)
  509. Tortrix, Large Ivy (Lozotaenia forsterana, Fabricius, 1781) NFM 2020
  510. Tortrix, Marbled Orchard (Hedya nubiferana, Haworth, 1811) NFM 2023
  511. Tortrix, Red-barred (Ditula angustiorana, Haworth, 1811) NFM 2020
  512. Tortrix, Strawberry (Acleris comariana, Lienig & Zeller, 1846) NFM 2023
  513. Tortrix, Timothy (Aphelia paleana, Hübner, 1793) NFM 2022
  514. Tortrix, Variegated Golden (Archips xylosteana, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2022
  515. Treble-bar (Aplocera plagiata, Linnaeus, 1758)
  516. Treble Brown Spot (Idaea trigeminata, Haworth, 1809)
  517. Treble Lines (Charanyca trigrammica, Hufnagel, 1766)
  518. Tubic, Golden-brown (Crassa unitella, Hübner, 1796)
  519. Tubic, Lesser Tawny (Batia lunaris, Haworth, 1828) NFM 2023
  520. Tubic, Sulphur (Esperia sulphurella, Fabricius, 1775) NFM 2021
  521. Turnip Moth (Agrotis segetum, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2018
  522. Tussock, Pale (Calliteara pudibunda, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2005
  523. Tussock, Nut-tree (Colocasia coryli, Linnaeus, 1758)
  524. Twist, Brindled (Ptycholoma lecheana, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM2020 (Les King Wood 23/5/22)*
  525. Twist, Dark-barred (Syndemis musculana, Hübner, 1799) NFM 2023
  526. Twist, Orange-pine (Lozotaeniodes formosana, Frölich, 1830)
  527. Twist, Privet (Clepsis consimilana, Hübner, 1817) NFM 2019
  528. Umber, Dark (Philereme transversata, Hufnagel, 1767) NFM 2021
  529. Umber, Mottled (Erannis defoliaria, Clerck, 1759)
  530. Umber, Waved (Menophra abruptaria, Thunberg, 1792)
  531. Underwing, Broad-bordered Yellow (Noctua fimbriata, Schreber, 1759)
  532. Underwing, Copper (Amphipyra pyramidea, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
  533. Underwing, Dark Crimson (Catocala sponsa, Linnaeus, 1767) NFM 2020
  534. Underwing, Large Yellow (Noctua pronuba, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018 Rob
  535. Underwing, Least Yellow (Noctua interjecta, Hübner, 1803)
  536. Underwing, Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow (Noctua janthe, Borkhausen, 1792) NFM 2018
  537. Underwing, Lesser Yellow (Noctua comes, Hübner, 1813) NFM 2018
  538. Underwing, Light Crimson (Catocala promissa, Denis & Schiffermüller 1775) NFM2022 New For*
  539. Underwing, Lunar (Omphaloscelis lunosa, Haworth, 1809) NFM 2018
  540. Underwing, Red (Catocala nupta, Linnaeus, 1767) NFM 2019
  541. Underwing, Straw (Thalpophila matura, Hufnagel, 1766) NFM 2018
  542. V-Pug (Chloroclystis v-ata, Haworth, 1809) NFM 2024
  543. Vapourer, The (Orgyia antiqua, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
  544. Veneer, Bulrush (Calamotropha paludella, Hübner, 1824) NFM 2024
  545. Veneer, Rush (Nomophila noctuella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2022
  546. Vestal, The (Rhodoveneemetra sacraria, Linnaeus, 1767) NFM 2022
  547. Wainscot, Bulrush (Nonagria typhae, Thunberg, 1784) NFM 2018
  548. Wainscot, Common (Mythimna pallens, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
  549. Wainscot, Large (Rhizedra lutosa, Hübner, 1803) NFM 2018
  550. Wainscot, L-album (Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775Mythimna l-album, Linnaeus, 1767) NFM2022 Corfe* NFG 2024
  551. Wainscot, Mere (Photedes fluxa, Hübner, 1809) NFM 2022
  552. Wainscot, Small (Denticucullus pygmina, Haworth, 1809) NFM 2023
  553. Wainscot, Smoky (Mythimna impura, Hübner, 1808)
  554. Wainscot, Southern (Mythimna straminea, Treitschke, 1825) NFM 2022
  555. Wainscot, Twin-spotted (Lenisa geminipuncta, Haworth, 1809)
  556. Wainscot, Webb’s (Globia sparganii, Esper, 1789)
  557. Water-veneer, Pale (Donacaula forficella, Thunberg, 1794)
  558. Water Veneer (Acentria ephemerella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2018
  559. Water-veneer, Giant (Schoenobius gigantella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2024
  560. Water-veneer, Scarce (Donacaula mucronella, Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) NFM 2021
  561. Wave, Common (Cabera exanthemata, Scopoli, 1763) NFM 2021
  562. Wave, Common White (Cabera pusaria, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2019
  563. Wave, Cream (Scopula floslactata, Haworth, 1809) NFM 2020
  564. Wave, Dwarf Cream (Idaea fuscovenosa, Goeze, 1781)
  565. Wave, Plain (Idaea straminata, Borkhausen, 1794) NFM2022 New For*
  566. Wave, Riband (Idaea aversata and ab remutata, Linnaeus, 1758)
  567. Wave, Satin (Idaea subsericeata, Haworth, 1809)
  568. Wave, Single-dotted (Idaea dimidiata, Hufnagel, 1767)
  569. Wave, Small Dusty (Idaea seriata, Schrank, 1802)
  570. Wave, Small Fan-footed (Idaea biselata, Hufnagel, 1767) NFM 2021
  571. Waved Black (Parascotia fuliginaria, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2018 next sighting Sept 2023
  572. Wax Moth (Galleria mellonella, Linnaeus, 1758)
  573. Webber, Juniper (Dichomeris marginella, Fabricius, 1781) NFM 2020
  574. White Satin Moth (Leucoma salicis, Linnaeus, 1758)
  575. White, Bordered (Bupalus piniaria, Linnaeus, 1758)
  576. White, Broad-barred (Hecatera bicolorata, Hufnagel, 1766)
  577. White-point (Mythimna albipuncta, Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) NFM 2018
  578. Willow, Pale Mottled (Caradrina clavipalpis, Scopoli, 1763) NFM 2018
  579. Winter Moth (Operophtera brumata, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
  580. Wormwood, The (Cucullia absinthii, Linnaeus, 1761) NFM 2020
  581. Yellow Horned (Achlya flavicornis, Linnaeus, 1758)
  582. Yellow, Barred (Cidaria fulvata, Forster, 1771)
  583. Yellow Shell (Camptogramma bilineata, Linnaeus, 1758) NFM 2018
  584. Yellow-tail (Euproctis similis, Füssli,1775)

Stats

Garden total as of 3 May 2025 – 525

*Elsewhere – 58

2018 – 24 Jul to Nov – 127 species, all NFM

2019 – 272 sessions, 12373 moths of 313 species – 125 NFG – 45 specimens per session avg.

2020 – 294 sessions, 8529 moths of 304 species – 36 NFG – 30 s/s avg

2021 – 288 sessions, 7608 moths of 276 species – 39 NFG – 26 s/s avg

2022 – 244 sessions, 7900 moths of 320 species – 46 NFG – 32 s/s avg

2023 – 201 sessions, 8094 moths of 340 garden species – 43 NFG – 40 s/s avg

2024 – 255 sessions, 6200 moths of 344 species – 31 NFG as of 10 Nov – 24 s/s avg

2025 – 97 sessions, 941 moths of 127 species – 9 NFG as of 28 May – 22 s/s/ avg (for May-)

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.