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| Moths - 2,500 (approx) UK species Seen and ID-ed: 158 (136) |
| Family: Alucitidae - Many plumed moths (1 species) | |
| Twenty-plume Moth - Alucita hexadactyla Moth Trap (Stables) - also in house  Photographed and first ID 9th April 2026 |
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| Family: Choreutidae - Metal Marks (1 species) | |
| Common Nettle-tap - Anthophila fabriciana Very common, adults and caterpillars seen all over nettles  Photographed 28th August 2024 (First ID 19th August) |
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| Family: Crambidae - Crambid (9 species) | |
| Grey, Garden - Eudonia mercurella Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed 16th August 2024 (first ID 11th July 2024) |
Grey, Tawny - Eudonia lacustrata Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed 12th July 2025 (first ID 11th July 2024) |
| Pearl, Garden - Udea olivalis Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 23rd June 2024 |
Pearl, Rusty Dot - Udea ferrugalis Oak field, on hawthorne  Photographed and first ID 13th August 2024 |
| Veneer, Common Grass - Agriphila tristella Moth trap (Stables)  Photographed 30th August 2025 (photo credit Paul Hopkinson) (first ID 22nd Aug 2024) |
Veneer, Inlaid Grass - Crambus pascuella Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 16th July 2024 |
| Veneer, Rush - Nomophila noctuella Moth trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 14th August 2025 |
Veneer, Straw Grass - Agriphila straminella Oak field grasses, very common  Photographed and first ID 12th August 2024 |
| Small Magpie - Eudonia mercurella Poultry Area  Photographed and first ID 25th July 2024 |
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| Family: Erebidae - Tiger & Tussock moths, Red Underwings & Allies (11 species) | |
| Black Arches - Lymantria monacha Moth Trap (Green lane)  Photographed and first ID 30th August 2024 |
Cinnibar - Tyria jacobaeae Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 26th May 2026 |
| Emine, Buff - Spilosoma lutea Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 19th June 2024 |
Ermine, White- Spilosoma lubricipeda Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 23rd June 2024 |
| Footman, Common - Eilema lurideola Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed 14th August 2025 (first ID 11th July 2024) |
Footman, Rosy - Miltochrista miniata Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed ID 16th August 2024 (first ID 30th July 2024) |
| Herald - Scoliopteryx libatrix Moth Trap (Stables) and hatched from pupa in 'willow' group (Aug/Sept 24)  Photographed 3rd September 2024 (First ID 30th July 2024) |
Muslin - Diaphora mendica Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed 26th April 2026 (first ID 18th April 2026) |
| Pale Tussock - Calliteara pudibunda Moth Trap (Stables and Poultry Corner)  Photographed and first ID 26th May 2026 |
Pinion-streaked Snout- Schrankia costaestrigalis Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 30th August 2025 (photo credit Paul Hopkinson) |
| Ruby Tiger - Phragmatobia fuliginosa Moth Trap (Oak field)  Photographed and first ID 22nd August 2024 |
Straw Dot - Rivula sericealis Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 19th June 2024 |
| The Snout - Hypena proboscidalis Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 23rd June 2024 |
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| Family: Geometridae - Geometrids (45 species) | |
| Blood Vein - Timandra comae Moth Trap (Stables) and Oak field  Photographed 28th August 2024 (First ID 19th June 2024) |
Bordered Beauty - Epione repandaria Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 30th July 2024 |
| Brimstone - Opisthograptis luteolata Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed14th August 2025 (first ID 23rd June 2024) |
Brindled Beauty - Lycia hirtaria Caterpillar seen on purple willow in Oak field, then Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed 28th April 2026 (first ID 23rd June 2025) |
| Carpet, Common - Epirrhoe alternata Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed 30th August 2024 (First ID 23rd June 2024) |
Carpet, Common Marbled - Dysstroma truncata Moth Trap (Green lane)  Photographed and first ID 30th August 2024 |
| Carpet, Flame - Xanthorhoe designata Allotment, on raspberry plants  Photographed 14th August 2025 (first ID 16th August 2024) |
Carpet, Garden - Xanthorhoe fluctuata Hatched from pupa in 'lettuce/salad' group Aug 24  Photographed 21st August 2024 (First ID 19th Aug 2024) |
| Carpet, Green - Colostygia pectinataria Oak field bottom hedgerow and Moth trap (Stables)  Photographed 11th May 2025 (First ID 10th Sept 2024) |
Carpet, Grey Pine - Thera obeliscata Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 29th May 2025 |
| Carpet, Red-green - Chloroclysta siterata Moth trap (Goat field double field shelter)  Photographed and first ID 17th October 2025 |
Carpet, Sharp-angled - Euphyia unangulata Moth trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 12th July 2025 |
| Carpet, Spruce - Thera britannica Moth trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 14th August 2025 |
Carpet, Silver-ground - Xanthorhoe montanata Oak field, bottom hedge  Photographed and first ID 24th May 2025 |
| Carpet, White-banded - Spargania luctuata Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 11th July 2024 |
Clouded Border - Lomaspilis marginata Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 11th July 2024 |
| Early Tooth-striped - Trichopteryx carpinata Moth Trap (Stables and Double Field Shelter)  Photographed and first ID 9th April 2026 |
Highflyer, May - Cyclophora punctaria Moth Trap (Oak field, top)  Photographed and first ID 2nd May 2026 |
| Highflyer, Ruddy - Hydriomena ruberata Moth Trap (Catering area, bottom)  Photographed and first ID 10th May 2026 |
Light Emerald - Campaea margaritata Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed ID 30th July 2024 (first ID 23rd June 2024) |
| Magpie - Abraxas grossulariata Collecting Area and Allotment  Photographed 21st August 2024 (First ID 11th Aug 2024) |
Maiden's Blush - Cyclophora punctaria Moth Trap (Green lane)  Photographed and first ID 30th August 2024 |
| November moth - Epirrita dilutata Moth Trap (Goat field double field shelter)  Photographed and first ID 17th October 2025 |
Peppered moth - Biston betularia Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 10th May 2026 |
| Pug, Common - Eupithecia vulgata Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 11th May 2025 |
Pug, Foxglove - Eupithecia pulchellata Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 11th May 2025 |
| Pug, Marbled - Eupithecia irriguata Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 31st March 26 |
Pug, Mottled - Eupithecia exiguata Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 26th May 2026 |
| Pug, Narrow-winged - Eupithecia nanata Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 11th May 2025 |
Purple Bar - Cosmorhoe ocellata Kitchen  Photographed and first ID 26th Aug 2024 |
| Scalloped Oak - Crocallis elinguaria Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 30th July 2024 |
Scalloped Hazel - Odontopera bidentata Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 3011th May 2025 |
| Scorched Wing - Plagodis dolabraria Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 29th May 2025 |
Sharp-angled Peacock - Macaria alternata Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 14th August 2025 |
| Streamer - Anticlea derivata Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 9th April 2026 |
Silverline, Brown - Petrophora chlorosata Moth Trap (Oak field, top)  Photographed and first ID 2nd May 2026 |
| Small Phoenix - Ecliptopera silaceata Moth Trap (Poultry Corner)  Photographed and first ID 26th April 2026 |
Square Spot - Paradarisa consonaria Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 26th April 2026 |
| Thorn, Early - Selenia dentaria Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed 9th April 2026 (first ID 11th July 2024) |
Thorn, Purple - Selenia tetralunaria Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 9th April 2026 |
| Vestal - Rhodometra sacraria Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 14th August 2025 |
Wave, Common - Cabera exanthemata Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed 14th August 2025 (first ID 23rd June 2024) |
| Wave, Lesser Cream - Scopula immutata Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 29th May 2025 |
Wave, Riband - Idaea aversata Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 12th July 2025 |
| Wave, Single-dotted - Idaea dimidiata Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 12th July 2024 |
Waved Umber - Menophra abruptaria Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 24th April 2026 |
| Family: Hepialidae - Swift Moths (1 species) | |
| Ghost moth - Hepialus humuli Poultry Area  Photographed and first ID 9th Aug 2025 |
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| Family: Lasiocampidae - Eggar Moths (1 species) | |
| Drinker - Euthrix potatoria Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed 14th August 2025 (first ID 30th July 2024) |
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| Family: Noctuidae - Noctuids (45 species) | |
| Barred Sallow - Tiliacea aurago Moth Trap (Goat field double field shelter)  Photographed and first ID 29th September 2025 (photo credit Paul Hopkinson) |
Beaded Chestnut - Agrochola lychnidis Moth Trap (Goat field double field shelter)  Photographed 17th October 2025 (first ID 29th September 2025) |
| Black Rustic - Aporophyla nigra Moth Trap (Goat filed double field shelter)  Photographed and first ID 17th October 2025 |
Clouded Drab - Orthosia incerta Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 21st March 2026 |
| Common Quaker - Orthosia cerasi Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 21st March 2026 |
Dark Arches - Apamea monoglypha Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 11th July 2024 |
| Dark Sword-grass - Agrotis ipsilon Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 12th July 2025 |
Delicate - Mythimna vitellina Moth Trap (Goat field double shelter)  Photographed and first ID 27th September 2025 |
| Early Grey - Xylocampa areola Moth Trap (Stables)  Photogpahed 31st March 2926 (First ID 21st March 2026) |
Ear Moth - Amphipoea oculea Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 16th August 2024 |
| Flame Shoulder - Ochropleura plecta Moth Trap (Stables and Oak field)  Photographed and first ID 16th August 2024 |
Frosted Orange - Gortyna flavago Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 30th August 2025 (photo credit Paul Hopkinson) |
| Green-brindled Crescent - Agrotis exclamationis Moth Trap (Goat field double field shelter)  Photographed and first ID 17th October 2025 |
Hart and Dart - Agrotis exclamationis Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 23rd June 2024 |
| Hebrew Character - Orthosia gothica Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed 9th April 2026 (first ID 21st March 2026) |
Ingrailed Clay - Diarsia mendica Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 26th May 2026 |
| Knot Grass - Acronicta rumicis Allotment, seen occassionally  Photographed and first ID 10th October 2024 |
Middle-barred Minor - Oligia fasciuncula Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 29th May 2025 |
| Pale Pinion - Lithophane socia Moth Trap (Goat field double shelter)  Photographed and first ID 27th September 2025 |
Powdered Quaker - Orthosia gracilis Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 21st March 2026 |
| Red-line Quaker - Leptologia lota Moth Trap (Goat field double shelter)  Photographed and first ID 17th October 2025 |
Rosy Rustic - Hydraecia micacea Bedroom  Photographed and first ID 16th August 2024 |
| Plain Golden Y - Autographa jota Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 12th July 2025 |
Setaceous Hebrew Character - Xestia c-nigrum Moth Trap (Green lane and Stables)  Photographed 14th August 2025 (first ID 30th August 2024) |
| Shoulder-striped Wainscot - Leucania comma Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 29th May 2025 |
Silver Y - Autographa gamma Moth Trap (Stables), hatched from pupa (2024) and seen on land in daytime  Photographed 22nd May 2026 (first ID 19th June 2024) |
| Six-striped Rustic - Xestia sexstrigata Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 14th August 2025 |
Small Angle Shades - Euplexia lucipara Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 19th June 2024 |
| Small Motted Willow - Spodoptera exigua Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 14th August 2025 |
Small Quaker - Orthosia cruda Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 21st March 2026 |
| Small Square-spot - Diarsia rubi Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 19th June 2024 |
Small Wainscot - Denticucullus pygmina Moth Trap (Green lane)  Photographed and first ID 15th August 2024 |
| Square-spot Rustic - Xestia xanthographa Moth Trap (Green lane)  Photographed and first ID 30th August 2025 (photo credit Paul Hopkinson) |
The Lychnis - Hadena bicruris Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 19th June 2024 |
| The Clay - Mythimna ferrago Moth trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 12th July 2025 |
The Mullein - Cucullia verbasci Poultry area, several found on water figwort in June  Photographed and first ID 15th June 2024 |
| Treble Lines - Charanyca trigrammica Moth trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 26th May 2026 |
Underwing, Copper - Amphipyra pyramidea Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first 1D 30th August 2025 |
| Underwing, Large Yellow - Noctua pronuba Moth Trap (Oak field and Stables)  Photographed 12th July 2025 (first ID 22nd August 2024) |
Underwing, Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow - Noctua janthe Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed 14th August 2025 (first ID 16th August 2024) |
| Underwing, Lesser Yellow - Amphipyra berbera Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 30th August 2025 (photo credit Paul Hopkinson) |
Underwing, Lunar- Omphaloscelis lunosa Moth Trap (Stables and Goat field double shelter)  Photographed and first ID 27th September 2025 |
| Underwing, Small Yellow - Panemeria tenebrata Found in grass in Goat field  Photographed and first ID 17th May 2026 |
Underwing, Svensson's Copper - Amphipyra berbera Moth Trap (Green lane)  Photographed and first ID 14th August 2024 |
| White point - Mythimna albipuncta Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 30th August 2025 (photo credit Paul Hopkinson) |
Winter Moth - Operophtera brumata Moth Trap (End of New Barn)  Photographed and first ID 30th October 2025 |
| Yellow Line Quaker - Leptologia macilenta Moth Trap (End of New Barn)  Photographed and first ID 30th October 2025 |
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| Family: Notodontidae - Prominents and Allies (10 species) | |
| Buff Tip- Phalera bucephala Bedroom and Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 12th July 2024 |
Lunar Marbled Brown - Drymonia ruficornis Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 31st March 2026 |
| Marbled Brown - Drymonia dodonaea Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 29th May 2025 |
Nut-tree Tussock - Colocasia coryli Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 24th April 2026 |
| Prominent, Great - Notodonta dromedarius Moth Trap (Poultry Corner)  Photographed and first ID 26th April 2026 |
Prominent, Iron - Notodonta dromedarius Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 9th April 2026 |
| Prominent, Lesser Swallow - Pheosia gnoma Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 10th May 2026 (photo credit Paul Hopkinson) |
Prominent, Pale - Notodonta ziczac Moth Trap (Poultry Corner)  Photographed and first ID 26th April 2026 |
| Prominent, Pebble - Notodonta ziczac Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed 24th April 2026 (first ID 14th August 2025) |
Small Wainscott - Denticucullus pygmina Moth Trap (Stables) Photographed 30th August 2024 (first ID 16th August 2024) |
| Family: Oecophoridae - Tubic Moths (1 species) | |
| White-shouldered House-moth - Endrosis sarcitrella Moth Trap (Green lane)  Photographed and first ID 30th August 2024 |
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| Family: Pterophoridae - Plume Moths (1 species) | |
| White Plume Moth - Pterophorus pentadactyla Seen occassionally in long grasses  Photographed and first ID 13th June 2025 |
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| Family: Sphingdae - Hawk-moths (2 species) | |
| Elephant Hawk-moth - Deilephilia elpenor Moth Trap (Oak field)  Photographed and first ID 22nd August 2024 |
Poplar Hawk-moth - Laothoe populi Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 12th July 2024 |
| Family: Thyatiridae - False owlet (1 species) | |
| Frosted Green - Polyploca ridens Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 9th April 2026 |
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| Family: Tortricidae - Tortrix (5 species) | |
| Bramble Shoot Moth - Notocelia uddmanniana Oak field, on brambles  Photographed and first ID 16th June 2025 |
Common Yellow Conch - Agapeta hamana Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 23rd June 2024 |
| Dark-triangle Button - Acleris laterana (or A. comariana) Moth Trap (Stables)  Photographed and first ID 14th August 2025 |
Dark Strawberry Tortrix - Celypha lacunana Seen occassionally during day when disturbed (Oak field)  Photographed and first ID 24th June 2024 |
| Light Brown Apple Moth - Epiphyas postvittana Moth Trap (Green lane)  Photographed and first ID 30th August 2024 |
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| Family: Zygaeninae - Burnet and Forester moths (2 species) | |
| Five-Spot Burnet - Zygaena trifolii Goat field, in grasses, spotted a few over a week  Photographed 9th July 2025 (first ID 3rd July) |
Narrow-bordered Five-Spot Burnet - Zygaena lonicerae Goat field, in grasses, spotted a few over a week  Photographed and first ID 3rd July 2025 |