British Moths

Information on Britain's moths, including sightings and discoveries. #teammoth #MothsMatter

[British Moths @BritishMoths]

The #StateOfNature report is clear: our wildlife is in trouble. Moths are in decline. They need help, right now. We don't have time to waste. We can all play a part: in our gardens, on our farms, in our developments. We have to do better https://t.co/bcYv6lOZNW @savebutterflies

[Damian Money @damian_money]

Another Merveille du Jour from my garden last week @BC_Yorkshire @BritishMoths @savebutterflies @teesbirds1 @nybirdnews @teeswildlife

[Terry&JudyWood @jwood_t]

To try to cheer us up on the the 5th November this beautifully marked Mottled Umber (Erannis defoliaria) popped into the bedroom to say hello.

[British Moths @BritishMoths]

@MrMichaelSpicer We approve.

[Antony Wren @BeachHutBirder]

I've been getting Bloxworth Snout, Hypena obsitalis, in the garden for a few years now. Last night I caught 2 in the actinic including this superbly fresh one.
@BC_Suffolk @BritishMoths #MothsMatter

[Tom Lowe @saloplarus]

Welcomed home by a brace of Merveille du Jour and 3 nfg Exapate congelatella amongst 28/13 #mothsmatter

[Ashley Cox @naturecatcher58]

Red Green Carpet delicately presented on a bed of seasonal veg with an exquisitely festered autumnal reduction and a fresh dewdrop jus.
My friendly garden Robin's favourite breakfast 🤨
#mothsmatter
@BritishMoths
@Bc_HertsMiddx

[Rich Andrews @CVLbirding]

Finally... I think I'm the last person in Bristol to trap Spiny Hooktip @BritishMoths #mothbothering

[Paul Wearne Forster. A.R.P.S @paul230156]

Nice to get Merveille du jour recently new one for the garden list
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@BritishMoths
@ynuorg
@clevelandbirds
@teeswildlife
@YWT_North
@YorksWildlife
@insectweek
@InsectsUnlocked
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@BC_Yorkshi #insects @WhitbyNats #moths

[Martin Flack @MartinRFlack]

Another 3 new moths for my Bewdley garden this week in Worcestershire; Olive-tree Pearl (3), Rusty-dot Pearl (2) and Varied Ochre, plus my favourite moth, Merveille du Jour, 3 last night #teammoth #MothsMatter @BritishMoths

[Andrew M Allport @AMAllport]

There's a lot of late moths around. Yesterday I caught a fresh Flame Shoulder. Never even had an October one before. Here it is, on the left, with a Radford's Flame Shoulder (25 Oct) for comparison. Both Driffield, East Yorkshire. @DoubleKidney @BC_Yorkshire @BritishMoths

[WWT Welney @WWTWelney]

Merville de jour amongst the final moth trap finds @WWTWelney today. Also, L-Album Wainscot, Feathered thorn, Angles shades, Red-line quaker, Beaded chestnut, Mallow and a few others.

Let us know what your favourite moth is 🦋

[Andy Marquis 🇺🇦 @AndymarquisH]

A few #moths from the cliff trap in #Guernsey last night, things I don't see so much at home.
Star moths were 4 x Brindled Ochre, 12 x Feathered Brindle, Mallow, 6 Scarce Bordered Straw and 27 Radford's Flame Shoulder. The only micro was Rusty Dot which is a shame.

[Hilary @happyhillers]

Just now on my #AbeliaGrandiflora a beautiful #HummingbirdHawkmoth @DorsetWildlife @BritishMoths @Britnatureguide @savebutterflies

[Martin Flack @MartinRFlack]

Late decision to put out the MV trap last night, 10 species, 2 of which were new for my Bewdley garden; Streak and Frosted Tortrix (Exapate congelatella), two photos of each in different light #teammoth #MothsMatter @BritishMoths

[Yorkshire Eden @SamanthaMay64]

More Merveille du Jour last night in our #Yorkshire garden. Stunning Autumn moths.

[Andrew M Allport @AMAllport]

Radford's Flame Shoulder to light, Driffield, East Yorkshire last night. 78/30 moths. With the first for Yorkshire at Spurn earlier this week and another at N Ferriby last night, how many more are in Yorkshire right now? @DoubleKidney @BC_Yorkshire @BritishMoths @MigrantMothUK

[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

Yin-Yang moths in my Lowestoft Garden last night. Black Rustic and a Delicate... @BC_Suffolk #MothsMatter @BritishMoths @MigrantMothUK

[British Moths @BritishMoths]

@CameraObscura Pale Tussock moth

[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

And I was pleased to catch a Merveille du Jour last night too in my Lowestoft garden. Amazing how a different background changes the moth. @BC_Suffolk @BritishMoths @BeachHutBirder #MothsMatter