moths

Garden Carpet?

Observation of Garden Carpet / Xanthorhoe fluctuata, Invertebrates
By: ErewashValleyWi...
Location: Kimberley, Notts
Observed on: 24th August 2010
Added to iSpot: 28th August 2010
Likely ID: Garden Carpet (Xanthorhoe fluctuata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

longhorn moth

Observation of Adela species, Invertebrates
By: Stuart Reading
Location: Keynsham
Observed on: 23rd May 2010
Added to iSpot: 25th August 2010
Likely ID: Adela species
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: very small moth

grass moth

Observation of Crambus perlella, Invertebrates
By: Stuart Reading
Location: Keynsham
Observed on: 12th July 2010
Added to iSpot: 25th August 2010
Likely ID: Crambus perlella
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: grass moth

Six spot burnet moth

Observation of Six-spot Burnet / Zygaena filipendulae, Invertebrates
By: fh956
S159 Neighbourhood Nature - current student
Location: Portavogie
Observed on: 16th August 2010
Added to iSpot: 17th August 2010
Likely ID: Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 11
Comments: 0
Description: Black moth - six red spots on each wing. Sitting on ragwort - very still, was able to take a number of photos

Two possible sandy carpet moths and one unidentified moth

Observation of Grass Rivulet / Perizoma albulata, Invertebrates
By: Bufo bufo
Location: Burgess Hill
Observed on: 19th June 2010
Added to iSpot: 14th August 2010
Likely ID: Grass Rivulet (Perizoma albulata)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Yellow Underwing - which one please?

Observation of Large Yellow Underwing / Noctua pronuba, Invertebrates
By: Paula Lightfoot
Location: Garden
Observed on: 14th August 2010
Added to iSpot: 14th August 2010
Likely ID: Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0
Description: 2.5cm long moth with chocolate brown forewings with paler circular markings and a dark spot towards the rear of the forewing. Orange hind wings, only visible when it flew.

Orangy moth

Observation of Square-spot Rustic / Xestia xanthographa, Invertebrates
By: JohnS
Location: whaplode drove
Observed on: 1st August 2010
Added to iSpot: 8th August 2010
Likely ID: Square-spot Rustic (Xestia xanthographa)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: medium sized orange coloured moth. Came to light trap in Lincolnshire

Unknown Caterpiller

Observation of Buff-Tip / Phalera bucephala, Invertebrates
By: Jobird
Location: Wakehurst Place, West Sussed
Observed on: 3rd August 2010
Added to iSpot: 4th August 2010
Likely ID: Buff-Tip (Phalera bucephala)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0
Description: Very hairy, found on an Oak tree in Wakehurst Place, Sussex car park

Small white moth

Observation of Udea lutealis, Fish
By: isobell.jackson...
Location: Meadow
Observed on: 23rd July 2010
Added to iSpot: 29th July 2010
Likely ID: Udea lutealis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 1
Description: tiny white moth with lace-like pattern on wings

canary-shouldered thorn Moth

Observation of Canary-Shouldered Thorn, Invertebrates
By: gary.hilton
S159 Neighbourhood Nature - course complete
Location: Horncastle - Garden
Observed on: 24th July 2010
Added to iSpot: 28th July 2010
Likely ID: Canary-Shouldered Thorn
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: Moth with furry bright yellow thorax

Scalloped Oak Moth

Observation of Scalloped Oak, Invertebrates
By: gary.hilton
S159 Neighbourhood Nature - course complete
Location: Horncastle - Garden
Observed on: 24th July 2010
Added to iSpot: 28th July 2010
Likely ID: Scalloped Oak
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0
Description: Light brown moth with dark central bar and darker dots

Brown Moth

Observation of Common Rustic agg. / Mesapamea secalis/didyma, Invertebrates
By: gary.hilton
S159 Neighbourhood Nature - course complete
Location: Horncastle - Garden
Observed on: 24th July 2010
Added to iSpot: 28th July 2010
Likely ID: Common Rustic agg. (Mesapamea secalis/didyma)
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Brown moth, possibly a coronet?

Worn Moth

Observation of Common Rustic agg. / Mesapamea secalis/didyma, Invertebrates
By: gary.hilton
S159 Neighbourhood Nature - course complete
Location: Horncastle - Garden
Observed on: 23rd July 2010
Added to iSpot: 28th July 2010
Likely ID: Common Rustic agg. (Mesapamea secalis/didyma)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Worn brown moth, can anyone help ID?

Cambridge Moth (Crambidae Pyraustinae)

Observation of Pyrausta aurata, Invertebrates
By: forests4ever
Location: Romney Marsh Kent
Observed on: 18th August 2009
Added to iSpot: 27th July 2010
Likely ID: Pyrausta aurata
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 6
Comments: 2
Description: This day flying micro moth was also seen in Spring 2010 in my garden near the sea. I identified it by going on the google images, but I've seen in mothscount.org leaflet and they call it a Mint moth. So there are variations in different areas. It is so tiny I took a photo of it next to my little finger nail. It is also very hairy.

Is this a Nutmeg?

Observation of Nutmeg / Discestra trifolii, Invertebrates
By: Rob Coleman
OPAL iSpot mentor
Location: Itteringham
Observed on: 22nd July 2010
Added to iSpot: 24th July 2010
Likely ID: Nutmeg (Discestra trifolii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Not 100% sure about this moth id, can anyone confirm

unknown noctuid

Observation of Noctuidae, Invertebrates
By: Rob Coleman
OPAL iSpot mentor
Location: Itteringham
Observed on: 22nd July 2010
Added to iSpot: 24th July 2010
Likely ID: Noctuidae
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Can anyone help with this one?

MICRO MOTH

Observation of Aethes cnicana, Invertebrates
By: foxy
Location: AUGHNAGOMAUN
Observed on: 12th July 2010
Added to iSpot: 13th July 2010
Likely ID: Aethes cnicana
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: A whitish micro with brown markings

Poplar Hawk Moth

Observation of Poplar Hawk-moth / Laothoe populi, Invertebrates
By: Norwich Naturalist
Location: Lakenham, Norwich
Observed on: 11th July 2010
Added to iSpot: 13th July 2010
Likely ID: Poplar Hawk-moth (Laothoe populi)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 9
Comments: 0
Description: Having seen many previously, this became the first Hawk Moth to actually come to my moth trap!

White Satin Moth

Observation of White Satin / Leucoma salicis, Invertebrates
By: Norwich Naturalist
Location: Lakenham, Norwich
Observed on: 11th July 2010
Added to iSpot: 13th July 2010
Likely ID: White Satin (Leucoma salicis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 1
Description: Caught using an actinic Skinner trap.

Dot Moth

Observation of Dot Moth / Melanchra persicariae, Invertebrates
By: Norwich Naturalist
Location: Lakenham, Norwich
Observed on: 11th July 2010
Added to iSpot: 13th July 2010
Likely ID: Dot Moth (Melanchra persicariae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Buff Tip

Observation of Buff-Tip / Phalera bucephala, Invertebrates
By: Norwich Naturalist
Location: Lakenham, Norwich
Observed on: 11th July 2010
Added to iSpot: 13th July 2010
Likely ID: Buff-Tip (Phalera bucephala)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0

Poplar Grey Moth?

Observation of Poplar Grey / Acronicta megacephala, Invertebrates
By: Norwich Naturalist
Location: Lakenham, Norwich
Observed on: 11th July 2010
Added to iSpot: 13th July 2010
Likely ID: Poplar Grey (Acronicta megacephala)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: Large grey moth caught using an actinic Skinner trap

Cinnabar moth caterpillars

Observation of Cinnabar / Tyria jacobaeae, Invertebrates
By: Paula Lightfoot
Location: Near Monsal Head, Peak District
Observed on: 8th July 2010
Added to iSpot: 9th July 2010
Likely ID: Cinnabar (Tyria jacobaeae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 12
Comments: 0
Description: Cinnabar moth caterpillars on a ragwort plant in the Peak District

Moths mating?

Observation of Poplar Hawk-moth / Laothoe populi, Invertebrates
By: Balintore Gardens
Location: Balintore, highlands
Observed on: 14th June 2010
Added to iSpot: 4th July 2010
Likely ID: Poplar Hawk-moth (Laothoe populi)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 2
Description: Seen on a warm mid-June evening on a piece of wood next to my front door; moths quite large but very well camouflaged - would like an ID if anyone knows, and which is male/female

British Moth

Observation of a pug moth / Eupithecia spp., Invertebrates
By: gee2010
Location: Brandon
Observed on: 12th June 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd July 2010
Likely ID: a pug moth (Eupithecia spp.)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Moth observed carefully camoflaged during the day. Pue luck I even saw it!!

Another Pug

Observation of Pug, Invertebrates
By: gary.hilton
S159 Neighbourhood Nature - course complete
Location: Horncastle - Garden
Observed on: 25th June 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd July 2010
Likely ID: Pug
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Pug Came to light - can anyone ID to species level from this photo?

Pug

Observation of Pug, Invertebrates
By: gary.hilton
S159 Neighbourhood Nature - course complete
Location: Horncastle - Garden
Observed on: 25th June 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd July 2010
Likely ID: Pug
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Pug came to light

Mother Shipton Moth

Observation of Mother Shipton / Callistege mi, Invertebrates
By: Norwich Naturalist
Location: Foulden Common
Observed on: 31st May 2010
Added to iSpot: 23rd June 2010
Likely ID: Mother Shipton (Callistege mi)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0

Burnet Companion Moth

Observation of Burnet Companion / Euclidia glyphica, Invertebrates
By: Norwich Naturalist
Location: Foulden Common
Observed on: 31st May 2010
Added to iSpot: 23rd June 2010
Likely ID: Burnet Companion (Euclidia glyphica)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0

Dramatic speckled moth

Observation of Garden Tiger / Arctia caja, Invertebrates
By: PaulBowen
Location: Rossilly
Observed on: 19th August 2009
Added to iSpot: 22nd June 2010
Likely ID: Garden Tiger (Arctia caja)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 8
Comments: 0
Description: I found this moth (I think) resting in my car near dunes and marshy ground near Rossilly at the western end of the Gower peninsula. It was about 3cm wingtip to wingtip. Would be nice to know what it's called.

The snout

Observation of Snout / Hypena proboscidalis, Invertebrates
By: Shelley_liz
Location: Garden
Observed on: 13th June 2010
Added to iSpot: 21st June 2010
Likely ID: Snout (Hypena proboscidalis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Moth just having come out of excuvia. Still pumping out wings

Small Magpie

Observation of Small Magpie / Eurrhypara hortulata, Invertebrates
By: Shelley_liz
Location: Garden
Observed on: 20th June 2010
Added to iSpot: 21st June 2010
Likely ID: Small Magpie (Eurrhypara hortulata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0
Description: Sat on sweet william

Small Fanfoot Moth

Observation of Small Fanfoot / Herminia grisealis, Invertebrates
By: Shelley_liz
Location: Garden
Observed on: 20th June 2010
Added to iSpot: 21st June 2010
Likely ID: Small Fanfoot (Herminia grisealis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Small fanfoot moth

is it a lime moth?

Observation of Lime Hawk Moth / Mimas tiliae, Invertebrates
By: Gran
Location: Linton
Observed on: 6th June 2010
Added to iSpot: 20th June 2010
Likely ID: Lime Hawk Moth (Mimas tiliae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 1
Description: quite a large moth with striking colours.

Another Unknown moth

Observation of Rustic Shoulder-knot / Apamea sordens, Invertebrates
By: gary.hilton
S159 Neighbourhood Nature - course complete
Location: Horncastle - Garden
Observed on: 11th June 2010
Added to iSpot: 12th June 2010
Likely ID: Rustic Shoulder-knot (Apamea sordens)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Moth caught in moth trap

Unknown Moth

Observation of Turnip Moth / Agrotis segetum, Invertebrates
By: gary.hilton
S159 Neighbourhood Nature - course complete
Location: Horncastle - Garden
Observed on: 12th June 2010
Added to iSpot: 12th June 2010
Likely ID: Turnip Moth (Agrotis segetum)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Description: Brown Moth caught in light trap

Lime Hawk Moth

Observation of Lime Hawk-Moth / Mimas tiliae, Invertebrates
By: cd5965
S159 Neighbourhood Nature - current student
Location: aldridge
Observed on: 15th May 2010
Added to iSpot: 1st June 2010
Likely ID: Lime Hawk-Moth (Mimas tiliae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0
Description: Large pale furry green body with pale & dark green wings with orange along edge of wings

Poplar Grey Moth

Observation of Poplar Grey / Acronicta megacephala, Invertebrates
By: cd5965
S159 Neighbourhood Nature - current student
Location: aldridge
Observed on: 15th May 2010
Added to iSpot: 1st June 2010
Likely ID: Poplar Grey (Acronicta megacephala)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Grey moth with black & white markings, feathery head & whiteish eye on each wing. Distinctive little black lines along edge of wings.

Moth

Observation of Speckled Wood / Pararge aegeria, Invertebrates
By: OriginalBishi
Location: Oxford
Observed on: 30th May 2010
Added to iSpot: 30th May 2010
Likely ID: Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: A moth sitting in the shade on the back wall of our house

Muslin Moths

Observation of Muslin Moth, Invertebrates
By: gary.hilton
S159 Neighbourhood Nature - course complete
Location: Horncastle - Garden
Observed on: 21st May 2010
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2010
Likely ID: Muslin Moth
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Two brown spotted moths caught in moth trap

Brown moth with spots

Observation of Scalloped Hazel / Odontopera bidentata, Invertebrates
By: cc_atkins
Location: Tilehurst, Berkshire.
Observed on: 19th May 2010
Added to iSpot: 20th May 2010
Likely ID: Scalloped Hazel (Odontopera bidentata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 2
Description: A brown moth with spots which came into our bathroom. About 3cm wingspan.

Brown Tail moth caterpillars

Observation of Brown Tail Moth / Euproctis chysorrhoea, Invertebrates
By: Sue Hendrie
Location: Pagham Harbour
Observed on: 15th May 2010
Added to iSpot: 18th May 2010
Likely ID: Brown Tail Moth (Euproctis chysorrhoea)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 3
Description: Black caterpillars with white side spots, 2 orange spots on back & sandy/orange tufts, hatching in a silk tent.

Unidentified Moth

Observation of Common Quaker / Orthosia cerasi, Invertebrates
By: gary.hilton
S159 Neighbourhood Nature - course complete
Location: Horncastle - Garden
Observed on: 23rd April 2010
Added to iSpot: 25th April 2010
Likely ID: Common Quaker (Orthosia cerasi)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Moth attracted to light trap. Is this a common or small quaker or something else?

Red-green Carpet moth

Observation of Red-green Carpet / Chloroclysta siterata, Invertebrates
By: Rob Coleman
OPAL iSpot mentor
Location: Sheringham Park
Observed on: 6th January 2010
Added to iSpot: 8th January 2010
Likely ID: Red-green Carpet (Chloroclysta siterata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 3
Description: Shaken from hibernation spot during scrub clearance work

GRASS EMERALD MOTH

Observation of Grass Emerald Moth / Pseudoterpna pruinata, Invertebrates
By: foxy
Location: KNOCKNANUSS HORSE & JOCKEY
Observed on: 12th August 2009
Added to iSpot: 28th November 2009
Likely ID: Grass Emerald Moth (Pseudoterpna pruinata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Bluey green moth with dark lines across wings.Found on lawn early morning.

SMALL GREY MOTH

Observation of Red-green Carpet / Chloroclysta siterata, Invertebrates
By: foxy
Location: KNOCKNANUSS HORSE & JOCKEY
Observed on: 24th November 2009
Added to iSpot: 24th November 2009
Likely ID: Red-green Carpet (Chloroclysta siterata)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: A SMALL GREY MOTH CAME TO LIGHT AND WAS CAUGHT IN SPIDERS WEB.IT WAS ABOUT 15MM LONG

SMALL MOTH

Observation of Agonopterix sp. (heracliana or ciliella), Invertebrates
By: foxy
Location: KNOCKNANUSS HORSE & JOCKEY
Observed on: 23rd November 2009
Added to iSpot: 23rd November 2009
Likely ID: Agonopterix sp. (heracliana or ciliella)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2
Description: SMALL MOTH WITH TWIN DOTS ON EACH WING FOUND WHEN IT CAME TO LIGHT.

VAPOURER MOTH

Observation of VAPOURER MOTH / ORGYIA ANTIQUA, Invertebrates
By: foxy
Location: KNOCKNANUSS HORSE & JOCKEY
Observed on: 14th October 2009
Added to iSpot: 7th November 2009
Likely ID: VAPOURER MOTH (ORGYIA ANTIQUA)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 1

Is this a Pale Pinion

Observation of Blair's Shoulder-knot / Lithophane leautieri subsp. hesperica, Invertebrates
By: gary.hilton
S159 Neighbourhood Nature - course complete
Location: Horncastle - Garden
Observed on: 24th October 2009
Added to iSpot: 25th October 2009
Likely ID: Blair's Shoulder-knot (Lithophane leautieri subsp. hesperica)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 2
Description: Grey Mottled moth caught in light trap

Larval tents on Sea Buckthorn

Observation of Brown-tail / Euproctis chryorrhoea, Invertebrates
By: Rob Coleman
OPAL iSpot mentor
Location: Holme-next-the-Sea
Observed on: 26th September 2009
Added to iSpot: 2nd October 2009
Likely ID: Brown-tail (Euproctis chryorrhoea)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1
Description: Lots of these on buckthorn bushes

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