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Nigel Richards
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49.1781070TortricidaeStictea mygindiana
Stictea mygindiana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Bendeallt, East Ross
21 April 2019
Larva excavated from spinning in bearberry (adult male reared and gen. det.)

Ref:37335
Larva 20/11/2023
49.1781070TortricidaeStictea mygindiana
Stictea mygindiana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Bendeallt, East Ross
16 April 2019
Occupied larval spinning in bearberry (adult reared)

Ref:37336
Larva 20/11/2023
49.1781070TortricidaeStictea mygindiana
Stictea mygindiana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Bendeallt, East Ross
14 May 2019
Male, gen. det., FW 9 mm, ex larval spinning in bearberry (one of several collected)

Ref:37337
Adult 20/11/2023
49.0801053TortricidaeAcleris hastiana
Acleris hastiana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
10 November 2023
Male, gen. det., FW 10 mm.

Ref:37239
Adult 14/11/2023
49.0801053TortricidaeAcleris hastiana
Acleris hastiana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
28 September 2023
Male, gen. det., FW 10 mm

Ref:36381
Adult 29/09/2023
70.2771955GeometridaeCabera pusaria
Cabera pusaria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Common White Wave

Kildary, East Ross
13 September 2023
28 mm larva on birch

Ref:36230
Larva Common White Wave13/09/2023
73.1342375NoctuidaeRhizedra lutosa
Rhizedra lutosa (Hübner, [1803]) © Nigel Richards
Large Wainscot

Rosemarkie, Black Isle, East Ross
9 September 2023

Ref:36198
Adult Large Wainscot10/09/2023
14.0100274BucculatricidaeBucculatrix ulmella
Bucculatrix ulmella Zeller, 1848 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
10 September 2023
Pupal cocoons ex larvae on pedunculate oak

Ref:36199
Cocoon 10/09/2023
14.0100274BucculatricidaeBucculatrix ulmella
Bucculatrix ulmella Zeller, 1848 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
10 September 2023
Pupal cocoon ex larva on pedunculate oak

Ref:36200
Cocoon 10/09/2023
73.1932270NoctuidaeAnchoscelis lunosa
Anchoscelis lunosa (Haworth, 1809) © Nigel Richards
Lunar Underwing

Kildary, East Ross
2 September 2023

Ref:36174
Adult Lunar Underwing03/09/2023
72.0422039ErebidaeAtolmis rubricollis
Atolmis rubricollis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Red-necked Footman

Kildary, East Ross
29 August 2023
20 mm larva beaten off hawthorn

Ref:36154
Larva Red-necked Footman29/08/2023
72.0422039ErebidaeAtolmis rubricollis
Atolmis rubricollis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Red-necked Footman

Kildary, East Ross
29 August 2023
15 mm larva beaten off birch

Ref:36155
Larva Red-necked Footman29/08/2023
70.2261906GeometridaeOpisthograptis luteolata
Opisthograptis luteolata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Brimstone Moth

Kildary, East Ross
29 August 2023
27 mm larva beaten off hawthorn

Ref:36156
Larva Brimstone Moth29/08/2023
70.2401920GeometridaeOdontopera bidentata
Odontopera bidentata (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Scalloped Hazel

Kildary, East Ross
29 August 2023
17 mm larva beaten off hawthorn

Ref:36157
Larva Scalloped Hazel29/08/2023
71.0212008NotodontidaePtilodon capucina
Ptilodon capucina (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Coxcomb Prominent

Kildary, East Ross
29 August 2023
16 mm larva beaten off birch

Ref:36158
Larva Coxcomb Prominent29/08/2023
73.0152441NoctuidaeAutographa gamma
Autographa gamma (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Silver Y

Kildary, East Ross
27 August 2023

Ref:36141
Adult Silver Y27/08/2023
71.0122000NotodontidaeNotodonta dromedarius
Notodonta dromedarius (Linnaeus, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Iron Prominent

Kildary, East Ross
26 August 2023
brown colour form larva on birch

Ref:36127
Larva Iron Prominent26/08/2023
71.0122000NotodontidaeNotodonta dromedarius
Notodonta dromedarius (Linnaeus, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Iron Prominent

Kildary, East Ross
26 August 2023
green colour form larva on birch

Ref:36128
Larva Iron Prominent26/08/2023
70.0321677GeometridaeCyclophora albipunctata
Cyclophora albipunctata (Hufnagel, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Birch Mocha

Kildary, East Ross
19 August 2023
ex green form larva on birch

Ref:36087
Pupa Birch Mocha19/08/2023
49.2291154TortricidaeEpinotia caprana
Epinotia caprana (Fabricius, 1798) © Nigel Richards

Raasay, Inner Hebrides, VC104
10 August 2023

Ref:36069
Female 16/08/2023
49.0781043TortricidaeAcleris aspersana
Acleris aspersana (Hübner, [1817]) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
14 August 2023

Ref:36058
Adult 15/08/2023
14.0050268BucculatricidaeBucculatrix humiliella
Bucculatrix humiliella Herrich-Schäffer, 1855 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
ex pupal cocoon on yarrow, adult female emerged 15 August 2023

Ref:36059
Adult 15/08/2023
49.2291154TortricidaeEpinotia caprana
Epinotia caprana (Fabricius, 1798) © Nigel Richards

Raasay, Inner Hebrides
10 August 2023
f. piceana, female, gen. det., FW 9.5 mm

Ref:36063
Adult 15/08/2023
69.0061976SphingidaeSphinx ligustri
Sphinx ligustri Linnaeus, 1758 © Nigel Richards
Privet Hawk-moth

Originally from Radnage, Bucks. Rosemarkie, East Ross
13 August 2023
ca 25 mm larva on ash, provenance as per images 35883/84

Ref:36033
Larva Privet Hawk-moth13/08/2023
14.0050268BucculatricidaeBucculatrix humiliella
Bucculatrix humiliella Herrich-Schäffer, 1855 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
ex pupal cocoon on tansy, adult emerged 13 August 2023

Ref:36036
Adult 13/08/2023
72.0432049ErebidaeEilema depressa
Eilema depressa (Esper, 1787) © Nigel Richards
Buff Footman

Kildary, East Ross
11 August 2023
male

Ref:36022
Adult Buff Footman12/08/2023
17.0120462YpsolophidaeYpsolopha sequella
Ypsolopha sequella (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
11 August 2023

Ref:36023
Adult 12/08/2023
63.0921303CrambidaeAgriphila selasella
Agriphila selasella (Hübner, [1813]) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
11 August 2023

Ref:36024
Adult 12/08/2023
73.3222085NoctuidaeAgrotis vestigialis
Agrotis vestigialis (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Archer's Dart

Kildary, East Ross
11 August 2023
male

Ref:36025
Adult Archer's Dart12/08/2023
70.0321677GeometridaeCyclophora albipunctata
Cyclophora albipunctata (Hufnagel, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Birch Mocha

Kildary, East Ross
12 August 2023
22 mm larva on birch, green form

Ref:36031
Larva Birch Mocha12/08/2023
70.0321677GeometridaeCyclophora albipunctata
Cyclophora albipunctata (Hufnagel, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Birch Mocha

Kildary, East Ross
12 August 2023
22 mm larva on birch, green form

Ref:36032
Larva Birch Mocha12/08/2023
73.3242090NoctuidaeAgrotis trux
Agrotis trux (Hübner, [1824]) © Nigel Richards
Crescent Dart

Portmahomack, East Ross
9 August 2023
male, FW 17 mm

Ref:36002
Adult Crescent Dart10/08/2023
35.0180858GelechiidaeHypatima rhomboidella
Hypatima rhomboidella (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
9 August 2023

Ref:36003
Adult 10/08/2023
72.0452050ErebidaeEilema lurideola
Eilema lurideola (Zincken, 1817) © Nigel Richards
Common Footman

Kildary, East Ross
6 August 2023

Ref:35965
Adult Common Footman07/08/2023
71.0172007NotodontidaePheosia tremula
Pheosia tremula (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Swallow Prominent

Kildary, East Ross
6 August 2023

Ref:35966
Adult Swallow Prominent07/08/2023
73.0322425NoctuidaeColocasia coryli
Colocasia coryli (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Nut-tree Tussock

Kildary, East Ross
7 August 2023
20 mm larva on birch

Ref:35967
Larva Nut-tree Tussock07/08/2023
14.0050268BucculatricidaeBucculatrix humiliella
Bucculatrix humiliella Herrich-Schäffer, 1855 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
ex pupal cocoon on tansy, adult emerged 7 August 2023

Ref:35968
Adult 07/08/2023
14.0050268BucculatricidaeBucculatrix humiliella
Bucculatrix humiliella Herrich-Schäffer, 1855 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
ex pupal cocoon on tansy, adult emerged 7 August 2023

Ref:35969
Adult 07/08/2023
73.3452109NoctuidaeNoctua comes
Noctua comes Hübner, [1813] © Nigel Richards
Lesser Yellow Underwing

Kildary, East Ross
5 September 2011

Ref:35908
Adult Lesser Yellow Underwing03/08/2023
73.3452109NoctuidaeNoctua comes
Noctua comes Hübner, [1813] © Nigel Richards
Lesser Yellow Underwing

Kildary, East Ross
2 August 2023

Ref:35909
Adult Lesser Yellow Underwing03/08/2023
69.0061976SphingidaeSphinx ligustri
Sphinx ligustri Linnaeus, 1758 © Nigel Richards
Privet Hawk-moth

Home bred from eggs originally sent from Radnage, Bucks in 2022. Rosemarkie East ross vc-106. July 1st 2023. 15mm third instar.

Ref:35883
Larva Privet Hawk-moth01/08/2023
69.0061976SphingidaeSphinx ligustri
Sphinx ligustri Linnaeus, 1758 © Nigel Richards
Privet Hawk-moth

Home bred from eggs originally sent from Radnage, Bucks in 2022. Rosemarkie East ross vc-106. July 1st 2023. 10mm second instar.

Ref:35884
Larva Privet Hawk-moth01/08/2023
72.0432049ErebidaeEilema depressa
Eilema depressa (Esper, 1787) © Nigel Richards
Buff Footman

Rosemarkie East Ross vc-106. July 31st 2023

Ref:35896
Adult Buff Footman01/08/2023
45.0121509PterophoridaeStenoptilia pterodactyla
Stenoptilia pterodactyla (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Brown Plume

Kildary, East Ross
29 July 2023

Ref:35858
Adult Brown Plume30/07/2023
35.0960790GelechiidaeChionodes fumatella
Chionodes fumatella (Douglas, 1850) © Nigel Richards

Portmahomack, East Ross
29 July 2023
Male, gen. det., FW 7.5 mm

Ref:35859
Adult 30/07/2023
35.0960790GelechiidaeChionodes fumatella
Chionodes fumatella (Douglas, 1850) © Nigel Richards

Portmahomack, East Ross
29 July 2023
Male, gen. det., FW 7.5 mm

Ref:35860
Adult 30/07/2023
35.0430784GelechiidaeBryotropha galbanella
Bryotropha galbanella (Zeller, 1839) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
30 July 2023
female, gen. det., FW 7 mm

Ref:35874
Adult 30/07/2023
59.0191607NymphalidaeSpeyeria aglaja
Speyeria aglaja (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Dark Green Fritillary

Kildary, East Ross
28 July 2023

Ref:35851
Adult Dark Green Fritillary28/07/2023
72.0172026ErebidaeOrgyia antiqua
Orgyia antiqua (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Vapourer

Kildary, East Ross
24 & 27 July 2023
Early instar larva shown pre-moult and post-moult

Ref:35848
Larva Vapourer27/07/2023
14.0050268BucculatricidaeBucculatrix humiliella
Bucculatrix humiliella Herrich-Schäffer, 1855 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
17 July 2023
Pupal cocoon on tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)

Ref:35722
Cocoon 17/07/2023
49.2571166TortricidaeZeiraphera griseana
Zeiraphera griseana (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards
Larch Tortrix

Kildary, East Ross
14 July 2023
male, gen. det., FW 8 mm

Ref:35700
Adult Larch Tortrix15/07/2023
35.0260855GelechiidaeAcompsia cinerella
Acompsia cinerella (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
12 July 2023

Ref:35680
Adult 13/07/2023
32.0240702DepressariidaeAgonopterix assimilella
Agonopterix assimilella (Treitschke, 1832) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
10 July 2023

Ref:35675
Adult 11/07/2023
70.0161713GeometridaeIdaea aversata
Idaea aversata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Riband Wave

Kildary, East Ross
9 July 2023

Ref:35673
Adult Riband Wave10/07/2023
49.3231283TortricidaeDichrorampha alpestrana
Dichrorampha alpestrana ([Zeller], 1843) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
9 July 2023
male, gen. det., FW 6 mm

Ref:35674
Adult 10/07/2023
37.0150493ColeophoridaeColeophora serratella
Coleophora serratella (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
22 June 2023
female, gen. det., FW 6 mm

Ref:35650
Adult 04/07/2023
72.0022474ErebidaeRivula sericealis
Rivula sericealis (Scopoli, 1763) © Nigel Richards
Straw Dot

Kildary, East Ross
29 June 2023

Ref:35636
Adult Straw Dot30/06/2023
70.1491815GeometridaeEupithecia abietaria
Eupithecia abietaria (Goeze, 1781) © Nigel Richards
Cloaked Pug

Rosemarkie, Black Isle
29 June 2023

Ref:35639
Adult Cloaked Pug30/06/2023
70.1491815GeometridaeEupithecia abietaria
Eupithecia abietaria (Goeze, 1781) © Nigel Richards
Cloaked Pug

Rosemarkie, Black Isle
29 June 2023

Ref:35640
Adult Cloaked Pug30/06/2023
37.0480518ColeophoridaeColeophora mayrella
Coleophora mayrella (Hübner, [1813]) © Nigel Richards

Rosemarkie, Black Isle
29 June 2023

Ref:35641
Adult 30/06/2023
70.2581937GeometridaePeribatodes rhomboidaria
Peribatodes rhomboidaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Willow Beauty

Portmahomack, East Ross
25 June 2023
Male, gen. det. Unusual form, possibly f. deumbrata Lempke, 1953.

Ref:35613
Adult Willow Beauty27/06/2023
63.0931304CrambidaeAgriphila straminella
Agriphila straminella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
27 June 2023

Ref:35618
Adult 27/06/2023
37.0150493ColeophoridaeColeophora serratella
Coleophora serratella (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
25 June 2023
Male, gen. det., FW 6 mm

Ref:35610
Adult 26/06/2023
70.1791830GeometridaeEupithecia absinthiata
Eupithecia absinthiata (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Wormwood Pug

Nigg Bay, East Ross
26 June 2023
ex larva on common knapweed collected 31 August 2022; adult emerged 26 June 2023

Ref:35611
Adult Wormwood Pug26/06/2023
70.1791830GeometridaeEupithecia absinthiata
Eupithecia absinthiata (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Wormwood Pug

Nigg Bay, East Ross
31 August 2022
larva on common knapweed (adult reared)

Ref:35612
Larva Wormwood Pug26/06/2023
65.0131657DrepanidaeOchropacha duplaris
Ochropacha duplaris (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Common Lutestring

Kildary, East Ross
22 June 2023

Ref:35592
Adult Common Lutestring23/06/2023
12.0330247TineidaeTinea trinotella
Tinea trinotella Thunberg, 1794 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
22 June 2023

Ref:35593
Adult 23/06/2023
73.2912199NoctuidaeMythimna pallens
Mythimna pallens (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Common Wainscot

Kildary, East Ross
22 June 2023

Ref:35594
Adult Common Wainscot23/06/2023
70.0161713GeometridaeIdaea aversata
Idaea aversata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Riband Wave

Kildary, East Ross
23 June 2023

Ref:35595
Adult Riband Wave23/06/2023
70.1791830GeometridaeEupithecia absinthiata
Eupithecia absinthiata (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Wormwood Pug

Nigg Bay, East Ross
23 June 2023
ex larva on scabious collected 30 Aug 2022; adult emerged 23 June 2023

Ref:35597
Adult Wormwood Pug23/06/2023
3.0050014HepialidaeHepialus humuli
Hepialus humuli (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Ghost Moth

Kildary, East Ross
20 June 2023
Female & male

Ref:35585
Adult Ghost Moth21/06/2023
49.1711072TortricidaePhiaris metallicana
Phiaris metallicana (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
20 June 2023

Ref:35586
Adult 21/06/2023
72.0382040ErebidaeCybosia mesomella
Cybosia mesomella (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Four-dotted Footman

Kildary, East Ross
20 June 2023

Ref:35587
Adult Four-dotted Footman21/06/2023
16.0230444YponomeutidaeOcnerostoma piniariella
Ocnerostoma piniariella Zeller, 1847 © Nigel Richards

Comparison of saccus:aedeagus ratios between O. piniariella & O. friesei.

Ref:35603
Comparison 20/06/2023
16.0230444YponomeutidaeOcnerostoma piniariella
Ocnerostoma piniariella Zeller, 1847 © Nigel Richards

Comparison of saccus:aedeagus ratios between O. piniariella & O. friesei.

Ref:35604
Comparison 20/06/2023
16.0240445YponomeutidaeOcnerostoma friesei
Ocnerostoma friesei Svensson, 1966 © Nigel Richards

Comparison of saccus:aedeagus ratios between O. piniariella & O. friesei.

Ref:35581
Comparison 20/06/2023
65.0081652DrepanidaeThyatira batis
Thyatira batis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Peach Blossom

Kildary, East Ross
18 June 2023

Ref:35580
Adult Peach Blossom19/06/2023
62.0591484PyralidaePhycitodes saxicola
Phycitodes saxicola (Vaughan, 1870) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
16 June 2023
Male, gen. det.

Ref:35571
Adult 18/06/2023
37.0290511ColeophoridaeColeophora orbitella
Coleophora orbitella Zeller, 1849 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
17 June 2023
Male, gen. det., FW 7 mm

Ref:35572
Adult 18/06/2023
12.0220221TineidaeNemapogon picarella
Nemapogon picarella (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
16 June 2023

Ref:35554
Adult 17/06/2023
73.1592331NoctuidaeApamea unanimis
Apamea unanimis (Hübner, [1813]) © Nigel Richards
Small Clouded Brindle

Kildary, East Ross
14 June 2023

Ref:35533
Adult Small Clouded Brindle15/06/2023
70.1121874GeometridaeEuchoeca nebulata
Euchoeca nebulata (Scopoli, 1763) © Nigel Richards
Dingy Shell

Kildary, East Ross
14 June 2023

Ref:35534
Adult Dingy Shell15/06/2023
70.0671747GeometridaeAnticlea derivata
Anticlea derivata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Streamer

Kildary, East Ross
15 June 2023
25 mm larva on cultivated rose

Ref:35538
Larva Streamer15/06/2023
15.0530332aGracillariidaePhyllonorycter leucographella
Phyllonorycter leucographella (Zeller, 1850) © Nigel Richards
Firethorn Leaf Miner

Kildary, East Ross
14 June 2023
Adult emerged from mine in pyracantha

Ref:35522
Adult Firethorn Leaf Miner14/06/2023
73.0382284NoctuidaeAcronicta psi
Acronicta psi (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Grey Dagger

Portmahomack, East Ross
13 June 2023
Male gen. det.

Ref:35524
Adult Grey Dagger14/06/2023
70.1761827GeometridaeEupithecia intricata
Eupithecia intricata (Zetterstedt, 1839) © Nigel Richards
Freyer's Pug

Tain, East Ross
3 June 2023
Edinburgh Pug - E. intricata intricata
Male, gen. det., FW 10 mm

Ref:35473
Adult Freyer's Pug04/06/2023
52.0070381SesiidaeSynanthedon culiciformis
Synanthedon culiciformis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Large Red-belted Clearwing

Logie Quarry, East Ross
3 June 2023
Female re-alighted after found egg-laying on a birch stump.

Ref:35481
Adult Large Red-belted Clearwing04/06/2023
70.1621857GeometridaeEupithecia tantillaria
Eupithecia tantillaria Boisduval, 1840 © Nigel Richards
Dwarf Pug

Kildary, East Ross
31 May 2023

Ref:35441
Adult Dwarf Pug01/06/2023
65.0051648DrepanidaeDrepana falcataria
Drepana falcataria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Pebble Hook-tip

Kildary, East Ross
31 May 2023
ssp. scotica

Ref:35442
Adult Pebble Hook-tip01/06/2023
61.0101569LycaenidaeCupido minimus
Cupido minimus (Fuessly, 1775) © Nigel Richards
Small Blue

Logie Quarry, East Ross
1 June 2023

Ref:35443
Set Small Blue01/06/2023
63.0641334CrambidaeScoparia ambigualis
Scoparia ambigualis (Treitschke, 1829) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
27 May 2023
Male, FW 10 mm

Ref:35434
Adult 28/05/2023
70.1611851GeometridaeEupithecia virgaureata
Eupithecia virgaureata Doubleday, 1861 © Nigel Richards
Golden-rod Pug

Kildary, East Ross
28 May 2023
Adult female emerged ex larva off hawthorn collected 7 July 2022

Ref:35435
Adult Golden-rod Pug28/05/2023
8.0050128IncurvariidaePhylloporia bistrigella
Phylloporia bistrigella (Haworth, 1828) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
27 May 2023

Ref:35433
Adult 27/05/2023
57.0011532HesperiidaeErynnis tages
Erynnis tages (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Dingy Skipper

Logie Quarry, Kildary, East Ross
24 May 2023
Female left, male right.

Ref:35415
Adult Dingy Skipper25/05/2023
52.0070381SesiidaeSynanthedon culiciformis
Synanthedon culiciformis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Large Red-belted Clearwing

Kildary, East Ross
25 May 2023
1 of 13 to CUL lures

Ref:35428
Adult Large Red-belted Clearwing25/05/2023
7.0120141AdelidaeNematopogon schwarziellus
Nematopogon schwarziellus Zeller, 1839 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
22 May 2023
FW 7 mm

Ref:35397
Adult 23/05/2023
52.0070381SesiidaeSynanthedon culiciformis
Synanthedon culiciformis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Large Red-belted Clearwing

Kildary, East Ross
22 May 2023
to CUL pheromone lure

Ref:35395
Adult Large Red-belted Clearwing22/05/2023
63.0861301CrambidaeCrambus lathoniellus
Crambus lathoniellus (Zincken, 1817) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
20 May 2023

Ref:35390
Adult 21/05/2023
70.1981879GeometridaeLobophora halterata
Lobophora halterata (Hufnagel, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Seraphim

Kildary, East Ross
19 May 2023
Female

Ref:35388
Adult Seraphim20/05/2023
70.1981879GeometridaeLobophora halterata
Lobophora halterata (Hufnagel, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Seraphim

Kildary, East Ross
31 May 2018
female

Ref:35389
Adult Seraphim20/05/2023
70.2111889GeometridaeMacaria notata
Macaria notata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Peacock Moth

Kildary, East Ross
17 May 2023

Ref:35379
Adult Peacock Moth19/05/2023
73.2832171NoctuidaeHadena confusa
Hadena confusa (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Marbled Coronet

Kildary, East Ross
18 May 2023

Ref:35380
Adult Marbled Coronet19/05/2023
40.0100893MomphidaeMompha epilobiella
Mompha epilobiella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Ayrshire, 16 May 2023
Grey hindwing

Ref:35383
Misc 19/05/2023
59.0261597NymphalidaeAglais io
Aglais io (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Peacock

Kildary, East Ross
15 May 2023

Ref:35359
Adult Peacock15/05/2023
49.2011117TortricidaeAncylis unguicella
Ancylis unguicella (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Bendeallt, East Ross
12 May 2019

Ref:35343
Adult 14/05/2023
70.0761779GeometridaeHydriomena ruberata
Hydriomena ruberata (Freyer, [1831]) © Nigel Richards
Ruddy Highflyer

Strath Carnaig, Sutherland
23 May 2018

Ref:35345
Adult Ruddy Highflyer14/05/2023
45.0101497PterophoridaeAmblyptilia acanthadactyla
Amblyptilia acanthadactyla (Hübner, [1813]) © Nigel Richards
Beautiful Plume

Kildary, East Ross
20 July 2018

Ref:35332
Adult Beautiful Plume10/05/2023
45.0111498PterophoridaeAmblyptilia punctidactyla
Amblyptilia punctidactyla (Haworth, 1811) © Nigel Richards
Brindled Plume

Kildary, East Ross
10 May 2023

Ref:35333
Adult Brindled Plume10/05/2023
70.2481927GeometridaeLycia hirtaria
Lycia hirtaria (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Brindled Beauty

Kildary, East Ross
7 May 2023

Ref:35318
Adult Brindled Beauty08/05/2023
70.1981879GeometridaeLobophora halterata
Lobophora halterata (Hufnagel, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Seraphim

Kildary, East Ross
7 May 2023

Ref:35319
Adult Seraphim08/05/2023
49.2401136TortricidaeEpinotia immundana
Epinotia immundana (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1839) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
7 May 2023

Ref:35320
Adult 08/05/2023
70.1031750GeometridaeLampropteryx suffumata
Lampropteryx suffumata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Water Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
30 April 2023

Ref:35284
Adult Water Carpet01/05/2023
66.0071637LasiocampidaeLasiocampa quercus
Lasiocampa quercus (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Oak Eggar

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
24 April 2023
Northern Eggar f. callunae

Ref:35244
Larva Oak Eggar24/04/2023
70.2021881GeometridaeTrichopteryx carpinata
Trichopteryx carpinata (Borkhausen, 1794) © Nigel Richards
Early Tooth-striped

Kildary, East Ross
21 April 2023

Ref:35236
Adult Early Tooth-striped22/04/2023
73.3362139NoctuidaeCerastis rubricosa
Cerastis rubricosa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Red Chestnut

Kildary, East Ross
21 April 2023
Male, gen. det.

Ref:35237
Adult Red Chestnut22/04/2023
49.0871061TortricidaeAcleris literana
Acleris literana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
2 April 2016
f. irrorana

Ref:35238
Adult 22/04/2023
70.2841962GeometridaeHylaea fasciaria
Hylaea fasciaria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Barred Red

Kildary, East Ross
9 April 2023
Larva off Scots Pine

Ref:35225
Larva Barred Red21/04/2023
49.0871061TortricidaeAcleris literana
Acleris literana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
16 April 2023

Ref:35226
Adult 21/04/2023
74.0092423NolidaeNycteola revayana
Nycteola revayana (Scopoli, 1772) © Nigel Richards
Oak Nycteoline

Kildary, East Ross
17 April 2023

Ref:35227
Adult Oak Nycteoline21/04/2023
73.2502189NoctuidaeAnorthoa munda
Anorthoa munda ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Twin-spotted Quaker

Kildary, East Ross
17 April 2023
f. fasciata

Ref:35228
Adult Twin-spotted Quaker21/04/2023
73.2502189NoctuidaeAnorthoa munda
Anorthoa munda ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Twin-spotted Quaker

Kildary, East Ross
17 April 2023
f. rufomaculata

Ref:35229
Adult Twin-spotted Quaker21/04/2023
73.2502189NoctuidaeAnorthoa munda
Anorthoa munda ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Twin-spotted Quaker

Kildary, East Ross
17 April 2023
f. pallida

Ref:35230
Adult Twin-spotted Quaker21/04/2023
73.2462185NoctuidaeOrthosia populeti
Orthosia populeti (Fabricius, 1781) © Nigel Richards
Lead-coloured Drab

Ki\ldary, East Ross
17 April 2023
female (gen det)

Ref:35231
Adult Lead-coloured Drab21/04/2023
73.2462185NoctuidaeOrthosia populeti
Orthosia populeti (Fabricius, 1781) © Nigel Richards
Lead-coloured Drab

Kildary, East Ross
17 April 2023
male (gen det)

Ref:35232
Adult Lead-coloured Drab21/04/2023
73.2012236NoctuidaeLithophane socia
Lithophane socia (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Pale Pinion

Kildary, East Ross
15 April 2023

Ref:35233
Adult Pale Pinion21/04/2023
73.2502189NoctuidaeAnorthoa munda
Anorthoa munda ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Twin-spotted Quaker

Kildary, East Ross
29 March 2023

Ref:35064
Adult Twin-spotted Quaker30/03/2023
70.1561852GeometridaeEupithecia abbreviata
Eupithecia abbreviata Stephens, 1831 © Nigel Richards
Brindled Pug

Kildary, East Ross
25 March 2023
Male found resting on oak trunk. Gen. det., FW 11 mm.

Ref:35037
Adult Brindled Pug25/03/2023
70.1561852GeometridaeEupithecia abbreviata
Eupithecia abbreviata Stephens, 1831 © Nigel Richards
Brindled Pug

Kildary, East Ross
23 March 2023

Ref:35016
Adult Brindled Pug24/03/2023
32.0390670DepressariidaeDepressaria daucella
Depressaria daucella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Argyll, March 2023
Male, gen. det., FW 10.5 mm

Ref:34994
Adult 22/03/2023
15.0530332aGracillariidaePhyllonorycter leucographella
Phyllonorycter leucographella (Zeller, 1850) © Nigel Richards
Firethorn Leaf Miner

Kildary, East Ross
March 2023
Pupal cremaster, dorsal view, from dead pupa in mine in pyracantha

Ref:34995
Pupa Firethorn Leaf Miner22/03/2023
73.2422188NoctuidaeOrthosia incerta
Orthosia incerta (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Clouded Drab

Kildary, East Ross
20 March 2023

Ref:34986
Adult Clouded Drab21/03/2023
62.0281454PyralidaeDioryctria abietella
Dioryctria abietella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Logie Quarry, East Ross
15 March 2023
Larval feeding signs in Scots Pine cone

Ref:34923
Larva 15/03/2023
15.0630341GracillariidaePhyllonorycter maestingella
Phyllonorycter maestingella (Müller, 1764) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
8 March 2023
ex mine in beech

Ref:34844
Adult 08/03/2023
15.0630341GracillariidaePhyllonorycter maestingella
Phyllonorycter maestingella (Müller, 1764) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
7 March 2023
ex mine in beech

Ref:34822
Adult 07/03/2023
35.0260855GelechiidaeAcompsia cinerella
Acompsia cinerella (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
18 July 2013

Ref:34813
Adult 06/03/2023
73.2442187NoctuidaeOrthosia cerasi
Orthosia cerasi (Fabricius, 1775) © Nigel Richards
Common Quaker

Kildary, East Ross
Emerged 4 March 2023
ex larva on ash from 29 June 2022

Ref:34785
Adult Common Quaker04/03/2023
49.0340990aTortricidaeDichelia histrionana
Dichelia histrionana (Frölich, 1828) © Nigel Richards

Rosemarkie, East Ross vc-106. July 27th 2022, Peter Hall

Ref:34577
Adult 15/02/2023
49.0340990aTortricidaeDichelia histrionana
Dichelia histrionana (Frölich, 1828) © Nigel Richards

Rosemarkie, East Ross vc-106. July 27th 2022, Peter Hall

Ref:34578
Adult 15/02/2023
49.2411149TortricidaeEpinotia crenana
Epinotia crenana (Hübner, [1817]) © Nigel Richards

Bogbuie Wood, East Ross vc-106. May 7th 2022. Peter Hall

Ref:34589
Adult 15/02/2023
70.2451663GeometridaeAlsophila aescularia
Alsophila aescularia ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
March Moth

Kildary, East Ross
21 February 2021

Ref:34547
Adult March Moth12/02/2023
70.0781770GeometridaeThera cognata
Thera cognata (Thunberg, 1792) © Nigel Richards
Chestnut-coloured Carpet

Scotsburn Woods, East Ross
July 2013

Ref:34526
Adult Chestnut-coloured Carpet10/02/2023
73.3662103NoctuidaeEugnorisma depuncta
Eugnorisma depuncta (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Plain Clay

Kildary, East Ross
August 2013

Ref:34448
Adult Plain Clay05/02/2023
73.3662103NoctuidaeEugnorisma depuncta
Eugnorisma depuncta (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Plain Clay

Kildary, East Ross
August 2022

Ref:34449
Adult Plain Clay05/02/2023
73.3532130NoctuidaeXestia baja
Xestia baja ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Dotted Clay

Kildary, East Ross
July 2010

Ref:34450
Adult Dotted Clay05/02/2023
73.1872266NoctuidaeAnchoscelis litura
Anchoscelis litura (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Brown-spot Pinion

Kildary, East Ross
30 August 2010

Ref:34464
Adult Brown-spot Pinion05/02/2023
73.1872266NoctuidaeAnchoscelis litura
Anchoscelis litura (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Brown-spot Pinion

Kildary, East Ross
28 August 2011
f. rufa-pallida

Ref:34465
Adult Brown-spot Pinion05/02/2023
73.1872266NoctuidaeAnchoscelis litura
Anchoscelis litura (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Brown-spot Pinion

Kildary, East Ross
4 September 2022
f. rufa-pallida, bred ex larva

Ref:34466
Adult Brown-spot Pinion05/02/2023
70.2471926GeometridaePhigalia pilosaria
Phigalia pilosaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Pale Brindled Beauty

Kildary, East Ross
31 January 2023
Apterous female bred ex larva on hawthorn

Ref:34383
Adult Pale Brindled Beauty01/02/2023
73.1712342NoctuidaeLitoligia literosa
Litoligia literosa (Haworth, 1809) © Nigel Richards
Rosy Minor

Kildary, East Ross
August 2015

Ref:34386
Adult Rosy Minor01/02/2023
73.1312353NoctuidaeLuperina testacea
Luperina testacea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Flounced Rustic

Kildary, East Ross
August 2012

Ref:34387
Adult Flounced Rustic01/02/2023
73.1212364NoctuidaeGortyna flavago
Gortyna flavago ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Frosted Orange

Kildary, East Ross
September 2017

Ref:34388
Adult Frosted Orange01/02/2023
73.0322425NoctuidaeColocasia coryli
Colocasia coryli (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Nut-tree Tussock

Kildary, East Ross
April 2012

Ref:34389
Adult Nut-tree Tussock01/02/2023
73.0322425NoctuidaeColocasia coryli
Colocasia coryli (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Nut-tree Tussock

Kildary, East Ross
March 2020

Ref:34390
Adult Nut-tree Tussock01/02/2023
73.0232440NoctuidaePlusia putnami
Plusia putnami Grote, 1873 © Nigel Richards
Lempke's Gold Spot

Kildary, East Ross
July 2014

Ref:34391
Adult Lempke's Gold Spot01/02/2023
72.0032477ErebidaeHypena proboscidalis
Hypena proboscidalis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Snout

Kildary, East Ross
June 2014

Ref:34392
Adult Snout01/02/2023
70.0971764GeometridaeDysstroma truncata
Dysstroma truncata (Hufnagel, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Common Marbled Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
8 July 2016

Ref:34339
Adult Common Marbled Carpet29/01/2023
70.0981762GeometridaeDysstroma citrata
Dysstroma citrata (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Dark Marbled Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
1 August 2017

Ref:34340
Adult Dark Marbled Carpet29/01/2023
70.0981762GeometridaeDysstroma citrata
Dysstroma citrata (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Dark Marbled Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
1 August 2017

Ref:34341
Adult Dark Marbled Carpet29/01/2023
70.0991774GeometridaeColostygia olivata
Colostygia olivata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Beech-green Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
1 August 2017

Ref:34342
Adult Beech-green Carpet29/01/2023
70.0821771GeometridaeThera juniperata
Thera juniperata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Juniper Carpet

Coul Links, Sutherland
October 2016
bred ex larva

Ref:34343
Adult Juniper Carpet29/01/2023
70.0821771GeometridaeThera juniperata
Thera juniperata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Juniper Carpet

Coul Links, Sutherland
October 2016
bred ex larva

Ref:34344
Adult Juniper Carpet29/01/2023
73.1932270NoctuidaeAnchoscelis lunosa
Anchoscelis lunosa (Haworth, 1809) © Nigel Richards
Lunar Underwing

Kildary, East Ross
15 September 2016

Ref:34345
Adult Lunar Underwing29/01/2023
19.0050395GlyphipterigidaeGlyphipterix haworthana
Glyphipterix haworthana (Stephens, 1834) © Nigel Richards

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
April 2018
Bred ex larval spinning in cottongrass

Ref:34352
Adult 29/01/2023
47.0050483EpermeniidaeEpermenia chaerophyllella
Epermenia chaerophyllella (Goeze, 1783) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
August 2013

Ref:34353
Adult 29/01/2023
37.0610530ColeophoridaeColeophora lixella
Coleophora lixella Zeller, 1849 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
July 2016

Ref:34354
Adult 29/01/2023
70.2561935GeometridaeErannis defoliaria
Erannis defoliaria (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Mottled Umber

Kildary, East Ross
23 January 2023
Selection of male colour forms

Ref:34283
Adult Mottled Umber24/01/2023
2.0080012EriocraniidaeEriocrania sangii
Eriocrania sangii (Wood, 1891) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
11 May 2015
Larva excavated from mine in birch

Ref:34219
Larva 21/01/2023
2.0070013EriocraniidaeEriocrania semipurpurella
Eriocrania semipurpurella (Stephens, 1835) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
15 May 2015
Tenanted mine in birch

Ref:34220
Mine 21/01/2023
2.0070013EriocraniidaeEriocrania semipurpurella
Eriocrania semipurpurella (Stephens, 1835) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
15 May 2015
Immature larva excavated from mine in birch

Ref:34221
Larva 21/01/2023
2.0040009EriocraniidaeEriocrania sparrmannella
Eriocrania sparrmannella (Bosc, 1791) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
7 August 2018
Tenanted mine in birch

Ref:34222
Mine 21/01/2023
2.0040009EriocraniidaeEriocrania sparrmannella
Eriocrania sparrmannella (Bosc, 1791) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
7 August 2018
Excavated larva from mine in birch

Ref:34223
Larva 21/01/2023
49.2521142TortricidaeEpinotia tedella
Epinotia tedella (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
June 2017

Ref:34160
Adult 17/01/2023
73.3522138NoctuidaeAnaplectoides prasina
Anaplectoides prasina ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Green Arches

Kildary, East Ross
June 2011

Ref:34164
Adult Green Arches17/01/2023
73.2542176NoctuidaeCerapteryx graminis
Cerapteryx graminis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Antler Moth

Kildary, East Ross
August 2012

Ref:34165
Adult Antler Moth17/01/2023
70.2401920GeometridaeOdontopera bidentata
Odontopera bidentata (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Scalloped Hazel

Kildary, East Ross
28 April 2021

Ref:34171
Adult Scalloped Hazel17/01/2023
70.2391919GeometridaeSelenia tetralunaria
Selenia tetralunaria (Hufnagel, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Purple Thorn

Kildary, East Ross
May 2017

Ref:34173
Adult Purple Thorn17/01/2023
70.2391919GeometridaeSelenia tetralunaria
Selenia tetralunaria (Hufnagel, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Purple Thorn

Kildary, East Ross
October 2010

Ref:34174
Adult Purple Thorn17/01/2023
70.2951970GeometridaePerconia strigillaria
Perconia strigillaria (Hübner, [1787]) © Nigel Richards
Grass Wave

Near Tain, East Ross
June 2016
Male

Ref:34175
Adult Grass Wave17/01/2023
70.2951970GeometridaePerconia strigillaria
Perconia strigillaria (Hübner, [1787]) © Nigel Richards
Grass Wave

Near Tain, East Ross
June 2016
Female

Ref:34176
Adult Grass Wave17/01/2023
70.2471926GeometridaePhigalia pilosaria
Phigalia pilosaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Pale Brindled Beauty

Kildary, East Ross
12 January 2023

Ref:34088
Adult Pale Brindled Beauty13/01/2023
32.0360672DepressariidaeDepressaria radiella
Depressaria radiella (Goeze, 1783) © Nigel Richards
Parsnip Moth

Kildary, East Ross
12 January 2023
Female, FW 13.5 mm

Ref:34089
Adult Parsnip Moth13/01/2023
18.0060468PlutellidaeRhigognostis incarnatella
Rhigognostis incarnatella (Steudel, 1873) © Nigel Richards

Ayrshire
January 2023
Female, FW 9 mm

Ref:34042
Adult 10/01/2023
65.0051648DrepanidaeDrepana falcataria
Drepana falcataria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Pebble Hook-tip

Kildary, East Ross
September 2018
Larva found on birch

Ref:33769
Larva Pebble Hook-tip24/12/2022
40.0150883MomphidaeMompha raschkiella
Mompha raschkiella (Zeller, 1839) © Nigel Richards

Nigg Bay, East Ross
25 July 2017
Tenanted leaf mine in rosebay willowherb (adult reared)

Ref:33430
Mine 02/12/2022
35.0360747GelechiidaeChrysoesthia sexguttella
Chrysoesthia sexguttella (Thunberg, 1794) © Nigel Richards

Nigg Bay, East Ross
23 August 2019
Tenanted leaf mines in orache sp. (adults reared)

Ref:33431
Mine 02/12/2022
49.0250970TortricidaePandemis cerasana
Pandemis cerasana (Hübner, 1786) © Nigel Richards
Barred Fruit-tree Tortrix

Kildary, East Ross
26 May 2019
22 mm larva on birch (adult emerged 25 June)

Ref:33387
Larva Barred Fruit-tree Tortrix30/11/2022
70.2541933GeometridaeAgriopis aurantiaria
Agriopis aurantiaria (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards
Scarce Umber

Kildary, East Ross
24 November 2022
Brachypterous female ex larva on wild cherry

Ref:33323
Adult Scarce Umber25/11/2022
70.2541933GeometridaeAgriopis aurantiaria
Agriopis aurantiaria (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards
Scarce Umber

Kildary, East Ross
8 June 2022
28 mm larva on wild cherry (adult female reared, emerging 24 November)

Ref:33322
Larva Scarce Umber24/11/2022
70.2541933GeometridaeAgriopis aurantiaria
Agriopis aurantiaria (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards
Scarce Umber

Kildary, East Ross
21 May 2022
18 mm larva on red currant (adult female reared, emerging 23 November)

Ref:33310
Larva Scarce Umber23/11/2022
70.2541933GeometridaeAgriopis aurantiaria
Agriopis aurantiaria (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards
Scarce Umber

Kildary, East Ross
23 November 2022
Brachypterous female ex larva on red currant

Ref:33314
Adult Scarce Umber23/11/2022
70.1051800GeometridaeOperophtera fagata
Operophtera fagata (Scharfenberg, 1805) © Nigel Richards
Northern Winter Moth

Kildary, East Ross
11 November 2022
Gen det

Ref:33192
Adult Northern Winter Moth12/11/2022
70.2541933GeometridaeAgriopis aurantiaria
Agriopis aurantiaria (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards
Scarce Umber

Kildary, East Ross
11 November 2022

Ref:33193
Adult Scarce Umber12/11/2022
15.0630341GracillariidaePhyllonorycter maestingella
Phyllonorycter maestingella (Müller, 1764) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
July 2016
ex mine in beech

Ref:33131
Adult 08/11/2022
15.0760354GracillariidaePhyllonorycter emberizaepenella
Phyllonorycter emberizaepenella (Bouché, 1834) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
April 2016
ex mine in honeysuckle

Ref:33132
Adult 08/11/2022
15.0800358GracillariidaePhyllonorycter froelichiella
Phyllonorycter froelichiella (Zeller, 1839) © Nigel Richards

Fearn, East Ross
February 2019
Ex mine in alder. Cremaster checked.

Ref:33133
Adult 08/11/2022
15.0670345GracillariidaePhyllonorycter rajella
Phyllonorycter rajella (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Fearn, East Ross
December 2018
Ex mine in alder

Ref:33137
Adult 08/11/2022
15.0820360GracillariidaePhyllonorycter klemannella
Phyllonorycter klemannella (Fabricius, 1781) © Nigel Richards

Fearn, East Ross
February 2019
Ex mine in alder. Cremaster checked.

Ref:33138
Adult 08/11/2022
15.0820360GracillariidaePhyllonorycter klemannella
Phyllonorycter klemannella (Fabricius, 1781) © Nigel Richards

Fearn, East Ross
March 2019
Ex mine in alder. Cremaster checked.

Ref:33139
Adult 08/11/2022
15.0580337GracillariidaePhyllonorycter hilarella
Phyllonorycter hilarella (Zetterstedt, 1839) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
April 2020
Ex mine in Salix sp.

Ref:33140
Adult 08/11/2022
15.0580337GracillariidaePhyllonorycter hilarella
Phyllonorycter hilarella (Zetterstedt, 1839) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
March 2020
Ex mine in Salix sp.

Ref:33141
Adult 08/11/2022
15.0560335GracillariidaePhyllonorycter salicicolella
Phyllonorycter salicicolella (Sircom, 1848) © Nigel Richards

Strath Rory, East Ross
March 2020
Ex mine in Salix sp.

Ref:33142
Adult 08/11/2022
49.1501093TortricidaeApotomis betuletana
Apotomis betuletana (Haworth, 1811) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
22 August 2012

Ref:33143
Adult 08/11/2022
49.1491092TortricidaeApotomis turbidana
Apotomis turbidana Hübner, [1825] © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
27 June 2017

Ref:33144
Adult 08/11/2022
49.3711239TortricidaePammene rhediella
Pammene rhediella (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Fruitlet Mining Tortrix

Kildary, East Ross
14 June 2020

Ref:33145
Adult Fruitlet Mining Tortrix08/11/2022
73.0682245NoctuidaeAllophyes oxyacanthae
Allophyes oxyacanthae (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Green-brindled Crescent

Kildary, East Ross
16 September 2016

Ref:33103
Adult Green-brindled Crescent07/11/2022
73.1942258NoctuidaeConistra vaccinii
Conistra vaccinii (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Chestnut

Kildary, East Ross
9 October 2010

Ref:33104
Adult Chestnut07/11/2022
73.0402280NoctuidaeAcronicta leporina
Acronicta leporina (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Miller

Kildary, East Ross
23 June 2014

Ref:33105
Adult Miller07/11/2022
70.2441923GeometridaeColotois pennaria
Colotois pennaria (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Feathered Thorn

Kildary, East Ross
28 October 2022
Female

Ref:32993
Adult Feathered Thorn29/10/2022
70.1091797GeometridaeEpirrita autumnata
Epirrita autumnata (Borkhausen, 1794) © Nigel Richards
Autumnal Moth

Kildary, East Ross
14 May 2022
20 mm larva off hawthorn (adult emerged 20 October)

Ref:32859
Larva Autumnal Moth20/10/2022
70.1951864GeometridaeChesias legatella
Chesias legatella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Streak

Kildary, East Ross
13 October 2022
Adult freshly emerged, bred ex larva

Ref:32746
Adult Streak13/10/2022
70.1871838GeometridaeEupithecia icterata
Eupithecia icterata (Villers, 1789) © Nigel Richards
Tawny Speckled Pug

Inver Bay, East Ross
9 October 2022
24 mm larva on yarrow seedhead

Ref:32655
Larva Tawny Speckled Pug09/10/2022
70.0791769GeometridaeThera britannica
Thera britannica (Turner, 1925) © Nigel Richards
Spruce Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
3 October 2022

Ref:32550
Adult Spruce Carpet04/10/2022
70.2521931GeometridaeBiston betularia
Biston betularia (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Peppered Moth

Kildary, East Ross
3 October 2022
55 mm larva on ornamental cherry

Ref:32515
Larva Peppered Moth03/10/2022
70.2401920GeometridaeOdontopera bidentata
Odontopera bidentata (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Scalloped Hazel

Kildary, East Ross
3 October 2022
45 mm larva on birch

Ref:32516
Larva Scalloped Hazel03/10/2022
70.2261906GeometridaeOpisthograptis luteolata
Opisthograptis luteolata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Brimstone Moth

Kildary, East Ross
3 October 2022
25 mm larva on hawthorn

Ref:32517
Larva Brimstone Moth03/10/2022
21.0040254LyonetiidaeLeucoptera laburnella
Leucoptera laburnella (Stainton, 1851) © Nigel Richards
Laburnum Leaf Miner

Kildary, East Ross
3 October 2022
Tenanted leaf mine in laburnum

Ref:32521
Mine Laburnum Leaf Miner03/10/2022
71.0212008NotodontidaePtilodon capucina
Ptilodon capucina (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Coxcomb Prominent

Logie Quarry, East Ross
3 October 2022
Larva on birch

Ref:32522
Larva Coxcomb Prominent03/10/2022
70.2521931GeometridaeBiston betularia
Biston betularia (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Peppered Moth

Logie Quarry, East Ross
3 October 2022
Larva on birch

Ref:32523
Larva Peppered Moth03/10/2022
70.2401920GeometridaeOdontopera bidentata
Odontopera bidentata (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Scalloped Hazel

Logie Quarry, East Ross
3 October 2022
Larva on birch

Ref:32524
Larva Scalloped Hazel03/10/2022
72.0242064ErebidaePhragmatobia fuliginosa
Phragmatobia fuliginosa (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Ruby Tiger

Logie Quarry, East Ross
3 October 2022
Larva displaced on alder

Ref:32525
Larva Ruby Tiger03/10/2022
70.2651941GeometridaeAlcis repandata
Alcis repandata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Mottled Beauty

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
March 2019

Ref:32487
Larva Mottled Beauty02/10/2022
15.0860364GracillariidaePhyllonorycter geniculella
Phyllonorycter geniculella (Ragonot, 1874) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
October 2018
Tenanted leaf mine in sycamore (adult reared)

Ref:32491
Mine 02/10/2022
15.0160297GracillariidaeEuspilapteryx auroguttella
Euspilapteryx auroguttella Stephens, 1835 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
September 2019
Larval cone on St Jons'-wort (adult reared)

Ref:32492
Mine 02/10/2022
37.0550541ColeophoridaeColeophora pyrrhulipennella
Coleophora pyrrhulipennella Zeller, 1839 © Nigel Richards

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
April 2015
Larval case on bell heather (adult reared)

Ref:32493
Case 02/10/2022
37.0270513ColeophoridaeColeophora potentillae
Coleophora potentillae Elisha, 1885 © Nigel Richards

Coul Links, Sutherland
August 2019
Larval case on meadowsweet

Ref:32494
Case 02/10/2022
4.0410066NepticulidaeStigmella sorbi
Stigmella sorbi (Stainton, 1861) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
June 2021
Leaf mines in rowan

Ref:32495
Mine 02/10/2022
20.0220421ArgyresthiidaeArgyresthia bonnetella
Argyresthia bonnetella (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
August 2015
Netted off hawthorn

Ref:32498
Adult 02/10/2022
28.0040636OecophoridaeDenisia similella
Denisia similella (Hübner, 1796) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
August 2020

Ref:32499
Adult 02/10/2022
19.0050395GlyphipterigidaeGlyphipterix haworthana
Glyphipterix haworthana (Stephens, 1834) © Nigel Richards

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
April 2018
One of several bred ex larval spinnings in cottongrass

Ref:32500
Adult 02/10/2022
72.0162027ErebidaeDicallomera fascelina
Dicallomera fascelina (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Dark Tussock

Croick, East Ross
July 2017
Bred ex larva

Ref:32501
Adult Dark Tussock02/10/2022
72.0252056ErebidaeParasemia plantaginis
Parasemia plantaginis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Wood Tiger

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
July 2012

Ref:32502
Adult Wood Tiger02/10/2022
73.3172089NoctuidaeAgrotis exclamationis
Agrotis exclamationis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Heart & Dart

Kildary, East Ross
May 2017

Ref:32503
Adult Heart & Dart02/10/2022
15.0760354GracillariidaePhyllonorycter emberizaepenella
Phyllonorycter emberizaepenella (Bouché, 1834) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
2015/16
Leaf mines in honeysuckle with excavated larva and pupal cocoon. Adult reared.

Ref:32473
Mine 01/10/2022
70.2261906GeometridaeOpisthograptis luteolata
Opisthograptis luteolata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Brimstone Moth

Kildary, East Ross
1 October 2022
Larva on rowan

Ref:32476
Larva Brimstone Moth01/10/2022
70.2371917GeometridaeSelenia dentaria
Selenia dentaria (Fabricius, 1775) © Nigel Richards
Early Thorn

Kildary, East Ross
1 October 2022
30 mm larva on birch

Ref:32477
Larva Early Thorn01/10/2022
70.2371917GeometridaeSelenia dentaria
Selenia dentaria (Fabricius, 1775) © Nigel Richards
Early Thorn

Kildary, East Ross
1 October 2022
30 mm larva on birch

Ref:32478
Larva Early Thorn01/10/2022
72.0242064ErebidaePhragmatobia fuliginosa
Phragmatobia fuliginosa (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Ruby Tiger

Kildary, East Ross
1 October 2022
Larva on ragwort

Ref:32479
Larva Ruby Tiger01/10/2022
4.0260100NepticulidaeStigmella oxyacanthella
Stigmella oxyacanthella (Stainton, 1854) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
29 September 2022
Tenanted mine in hawthorn

Ref:32439
Mine 30/09/2022
15.0640342GracillariidaePhyllonorycter coryli
Phyllonorycter coryli (Nicelli, 1851) © Nigel Richards
Nut Leaf Blister Moth

Black Isle, East Ross
29 September 2022
Larva within mine on hazel

Ref:32445
Larva Nut Leaf Blister Moth30/09/2022
15.0640342GracillariidaePhyllonorycter coryli
Phyllonorycter coryli (Nicelli, 1851) © Nigel Richards
Nut Leaf Blister Moth

Black Isle, East Ross
29 September 2022
Mine on hazel

Ref:32446
Mine Nut Leaf Blister Moth30/09/2022
73.3422107NoctuidaeNoctua pronuba
Noctua pronuba (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Large Yellow Underwing

Kildary, East Ross
January 2014
Late instar larva

Ref:32402
Larva Large Yellow Underwing27/09/2022
73.3422107NoctuidaeNoctua pronuba
Noctua pronuba (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Large Yellow Underwing

Kildary, East Ross
13 & 27 September 2022
Early & later instars of the same larva on yarrow at 10mm & 17mm.

Ref:32403
Larva Large Yellow Underwing27/09/2022
15.0800358GracillariidaePhyllonorycter froelichiella
Phyllonorycter froelichiella (Zeller, 1839) © Nigel Richards

Fearn, East Ross
September 2018
Mine in alder (adult reared)

Ref:32406
Mine 27/09/2022
15.0820360GracillariidaePhyllonorycter klemannella
Phyllonorycter klemannella (Fabricius, 1781) © Nigel Richards

Fearn, East Ross
September 2018
Mine in alder (adult reared)

Ref:32407
Mine 27/09/2022
35.1380833GelechiidaeCaryocolum junctella
Caryocolum junctella (Douglas, 1851) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
25 September 2022
Male, gen. det., FW 5 mm. Indoors.

Ref:32381
Adult 26/09/2022
73.2242247NoctuidaeGriposia aprilina
Griposia aprilina (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Merveille du Jour

Kildary, East Ross
22 September 2022

Ref:32342
Adult Merveille du Jour23/09/2022
LasiocampidaeMacrothylacia rubi
Macrothylacia rubi (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Fox moth

Coul Links, Sutherland
21 September 2022

Ref:32311
Larva Fox moth22/09/2022
72.0242064ErebidaePhragmatobia fuliginosa
Phragmatobia fuliginosa (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Ruby Tiger

Coul Links, Sutherland
21 September 2022

Ref:32312
Larva Ruby Tiger22/09/2022
66.0101640LasiocampidaeEuthrix potatoria
Euthrix potatoria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Drinker

Coul Links, Sutherland
21 September 2022

Ref:32313
Larva Drinker22/09/2022
70.2401920GeometridaeOdontopera bidentata
Odontopera bidentata (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Scalloped Hazel

Kildary, East Ross
18 September 2022
28 mm larva on birch

Ref:32252
Larva Scalloped Hazel18/09/2022
14.0050268BucculatricidaeBucculatrix humiliella
Bucculatrix humiliella Herrich-Schäffer, 1855 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
13 September 2022
Vacated pupal cocoon on yarrow

Ref:32221
Cocoon 17/09/2022
14.0050268BucculatricidaeBucculatrix humiliella
Bucculatrix humiliella Herrich-Schäffer, 1855 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
13 September 2022
Vacate pupal cocoon on yarrow, with exuviae

Ref:32222
Cocoon 17/09/2022
14.0050268BucculatricidaeBucculatrix humiliella
Bucculatrix humiliella Herrich-Schäffer, 1855 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
13 September 2022
Pupal cremaster, dorsal view

Ref:32223
Pupa 17/09/2022
70.2771955GeometridaeCabera pusaria
Cabera pusaria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Common White Wave

Kildary, East Ross
17 September 2022
26 mm larva on birch

Ref:32224
Larva Common White Wave17/09/2022
70.2771955GeometridaeCabera pusaria
Cabera pusaria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Common White Wave

Kildary, East Ross
17 September 2022
28 mm larva on birch

Ref:32225
Larva Common White Wave17/09/2022
14.0100274BucculatricidaeBucculatrix ulmella
Bucculatrix ulmella Zeller, 1848 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
September 2018
Larva feeding externally on pedunculate oak

Ref:32226
Larva 17/09/2022
14.0080272BucculatricidaeBucculatrix cidarella
Bucculatrix cidarella (Zeller, 1839) © Nigel Richards

Fearn, East Ross
28 September 2018
Pupal cocoon on alder (adult reared)

Ref:32227
Cocoon 17/09/2022
29.0010663ChimabachidaeDiurnea fagella
Diurnea fagella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
17 September 2022
Larva on pedunculate oak

Ref:32232
Larva 17/09/2022
70.1871838GeometridaeEupithecia icterata
Eupithecia icterata (Villers, 1789) © Nigel Richards
Tawny Speckled Pug

Kildary, East Ross
16 September 2022
13 mm larva on yarrow

Ref:32200
Larva Tawny Speckled Pug16/09/2022
74.0082422NolidaePseudoips prasinana
Pseudoips prasinana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Green Silver-lines

Kildary, East Ross
16 September 2022
Larva on pedunculate oak

Ref:32208
Larva Green Silver-lines16/09/2022
74.0082422NolidaePseudoips prasinana
Pseudoips prasinana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Green Silver-lines

Kildary, East Ross
16 September 2022
Larva on pedunculate oak

Ref:32209
Larva Green Silver-lines16/09/2022
70.1871838GeometridaeEupithecia icterata
Eupithecia icterata (Villers, 1789) © Nigel Richards
Tawny Speckled Pug

Kildary, East Ross
13 September 2022
11 mm larva on yarrow

Ref:32185
Larva Tawny Speckled Pug15/09/2022
70.1871838GeometridaeEupithecia icterata
Eupithecia icterata (Villers, 1789) © Nigel Richards
Tawny Speckled Pug

Kildary, East Ross
15 September 2022
14 mm larva on yarrow

Ref:32186
Larva Tawny Speckled Pug15/09/2022
49.1881099TortricidaeEndothenia marginana
Endothenia marginana (Haworth, 1811) © Nigel Richards

Moss of Achnacree, Connel, Argyll (VC98)
29 August 2022, to light
Coll: Carl Farmer
Prep/Det: Nigel G J Richards

Ref:32110
Male 08/09/2022
73.1892263NoctuidaeLeptologia lota
Leptologia lota (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Red-line Quaker

Kildary, East Ross
6 September 2022

Ref:32098
Adult Red-line Quaker07/09/2022
72.0262057ErebidaeArctia caja
Arctia caja (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Garden Tiger

Kildary, East Ross
7 September 2022
Early instar larva (ca 12 mm) on yarrow

Ref:32099
Larva Garden Tiger07/09/2022
72.0262057ErebidaeArctia caja
Arctia caja (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Garden Tiger

Kildary, East Ross
7 September 2022
Early instar larva (approx 12 mm) on yarrow. Dorsal view.

Ref:32100
Larva Garden Tiger07/09/2022
73.3592126NoctuidaeXestia c-nigrum
Xestia c-nigrum (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Setaceous Hebrew Character

Kildary, East Ross
5 September 2022

Ref:32093
Adult Setaceous Hebrew Character06/09/2022
71.0251994NotodontidaePhalera bucephala
Phalera bucephala (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Buff-tip

Kildary, East Ross
3 September 2022
Larva on sallow

Ref:32060
Larva Buff-tip03/09/2022
70.2991666GeometridaeGeometra papilionaria
Geometra papilionaria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Large Emerald

Newmore Wood, East Ross
2 September 2022
12 mm larva on birch in its overwintering stage

Ref:32043
Larva Large Emerald02/09/2022
71.0122000NotodontidaeNotodonta dromedarius
Notodonta dromedarius (Linnaeus, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Iron Prominent

Kildary, East Ross
1 September 2022
Early instar larva on birch

Ref:32036
Larva Iron Prominent01/09/2022
37.1060560ColeophoridaeColeophora paripennella
Coleophora paripennella Zeller, 1839 © Nigel Richards

Nigg Bay. East Ross
31 August 2022
Larval case on common knapweed

Ref:32034
Case 31/08/2022
70.1791830GeometridaeEupithecia absinthiata
Eupithecia absinthiata (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Wormwood Pug

Nigg Bay, East Ross
30 August 2022
Larva on devil's-bit scabious

Ref:32029
Larva Wormwood Pug30/08/2022
70.2771955GeometridaeCabera pusaria
Cabera pusaria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Common White Wave

Kildary, East Ross
27 August 2022
18 mm larva on birch

Ref:31990
Larva Common White Wave27/08/2022
70.0321677GeometridaeCyclophora albipunctata
Cyclophora albipunctata (Hufnagel, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Birch Mocha

Kildary, East Ross
27 August 2022
20 mm larva on birch

Ref:31991
Larva Birch Mocha27/08/2022
73.1272357NoctuidaeAmphipoea lucens
Amphipoea lucens (Freyer, 1845) © Nigel Richards
Large Ear

Kildary, East Ross
25 August 2022
Male, gen. det., FW 15 mm

Ref:31983
Adult Large Ear26/08/2022
73.0612394NoctuidaeStilbia anomala
Stilbia anomala (Haworth, 1812) © Nigel Richards
Anomalous

Kildary, East Ross
25 August 2022
Male

Ref:31984
Adult Anomalous26/08/2022
73.0612394NoctuidaeStilbia anomala
Stilbia anomala (Haworth, 1812) © Nigel Richards
Anomalous

Kildary, East Ross
September 2010
Female

Ref:31985
Adult Anomalous26/08/2022
73.1192368NoctuidaeHelotropha leucostigma
Helotropha leucostigma (Hübner, [1808]) © Nigel Richards
Crescent

Kildary, East Ross
23 August 2022
Ssp. scotica

Ref:31966
Adult Crescent24/08/2022
70.1911866GeometridaeCarsia sororiata
Carsia sororiata (Hübner, [1813]) © Nigel Richards
Manchester Treble-bar

Kildary, East Ross
22 August 2022

Ref:31941
Adult Manchester Treble-bar23/08/2022
73.1192368NoctuidaeHelotropha leucostigma
Helotropha leucostigma (Hübner, [1808]) © Nigel Richards
Crescent

Kildary, East Ross
22 August 2022
Ssp. scotica

Ref:31942
Adult Crescent23/08/2022
32.0010666DepressariidaeSemioscopis avellanella
Semioscopis avellanella (Hübner, 1793) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
18 August 2022
Larva feeding on Common Lime Tilia x europaea, with upper- and lower-surface daytime silk tube habitations.

Ref:31909
Larva 20/08/2022
73.1822274NoctuidaeCirrhia icteritia
Cirrhia icteritia (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Sallow

Kildary, East Ross
17 August 2022

Ref:31901
Adult Sallow18/08/2022
70.0981762GeometridaeDysstroma citrata
Dysstroma citrata (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Dark Marbled Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
15 August 2022

Ref:31882
Adult Dark Marbled Carpet16/08/2022
70.0981762GeometridaeDysstroma citrata
Dysstroma citrata (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Dark Marbled Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
15 August 2022

Ref:31883
Adult Dark Marbled Carpet16/08/2022
70.0981762GeometridaeDysstroma citrata
Dysstroma citrata (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Dark Marbled Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
22 August 2016

Ref:31884
Adult Dark Marbled Carpet16/08/2022
70.0981762GeometridaeDysstroma citrata
Dysstroma citrata (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Dark Marbled Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
4 August 2014

Ref:31885
Adult Dark Marbled Carpet16/08/2022
70.0981762GeometridaeDysstroma citrata
Dysstroma citrata (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Dark Marbled Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
19 August 2016
Erythristic aberration

Ref:31886
Adult Dark Marbled Carpet16/08/2022
73.3422107NoctuidaeNoctua pronuba
Noctua pronuba (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Large Yellow Underwing

Kildary, East Ross
15 August 2022
Male

Ref:31887
Adult Large Yellow Underwing16/08/2022
73.3422107NoctuidaeNoctua pronuba
Noctua pronuba (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Large Yellow Underwing

Kildary, East Ross
15 August 2022
Male

Ref:31888
Adult Large Yellow Underwing16/08/2022
49.0661038TortricidaeAcleris laterana
Acleris laterana (Fabricius, 1794) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
15 August 2022

Ref:31889
Adult 16/08/2022
73.3422107NoctuidaeNoctua pronuba
Noctua pronuba (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Large Yellow Underwing

Kildary, East Ross
13 August 2022
Female

Ref:31878
Adult Large Yellow Underwing14/08/2022
73.3422107NoctuidaeNoctua pronuba
Noctua pronuba (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Large Yellow Underwing

Kildary, East Ross
13 August 2022
Male

Ref:31879
Adult Large Yellow Underwing14/08/2022
70.2341913GeometridaeEnnomos alniaria
Ennomos alniaria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Canary-shouldered Thorn

Kildary, East Ross
12 August 2022

Ref:31865
Adult Canary-shouldered Thorn13/08/2022
73.1822274NoctuidaeCirrhia icteritia
Cirrhia icteritia (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Sallow

Kildary, East Ross
12 August 2022

Ref:31845
Adult Sallow12/08/2022
73.1832275NoctuidaeCirrhia gilvago
Cirrhia gilvago ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Dusky-lemon Sallow

Kildary, East Ross
September 2011

Ref:31846
Adult Dusky-lemon Sallow12/08/2022
63.0921303CrambidaeAgriphila selasella
Agriphila selasella (Hübner, [1813]) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
11 August 2022

Ref:31847
Adult 12/08/2022
70.1681846GeometridaeEupithecia nanata
Eupithecia nanata (Hübner, [1813]) © Nigel Richards
Narrow-winged Pug

Kildary, East Ross
11 August 2022
Female

Ref:31848
Adult Narrow-winged Pug12/08/2022
59.0261597NymphalidaeAglais io
Aglais io (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Peacock

Kildary, East Ross
10 August 2022

Ref:31837
Adult Peacock10/08/2022
61.0011561LycaenidaeLycaena phlaeas
Lycaena phlaeas (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Small Copper

Kildary, East Ross
10 August 2022

Ref:31838
Adult Small Copper10/08/2022
59.0031614NymphalidaePararge aegeria
Pararge aegeria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Speckled Wood

Kildary, East Ross
10 August 2022

Ref:31839
Adult Speckled Wood10/08/2022
73.3662103NoctuidaeEugnorisma depuncta
Eugnorisma depuncta (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Plain Clay

Kildary, East Ross
7 August 2022

Ref:31827
Adult Plain Clay08/08/2022
73.0322425NoctuidaeColocasia coryli
Colocasia coryli (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Nut-tree Tussock

Kildary, East Ross
7 August 2022
Early instar larva, 8 mm.

Ref:31819
Larva Nut-tree Tussock07/08/2022
15.0520332GracillariidaePhyllonorycter corylifoliella
Phyllonorycter corylifoliella (Hübner, 1796) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
August 2019
f. betulae, upper surface mine in birch

Ref:31820
Mine 07/08/2022
15.0520332GracillariidaePhyllonorycter corylifoliella
Phyllonorycter corylifoliella (Hübner, 1796) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
August 2020
f. betulae, upper surface mine in birch

Ref:31821
Mine 07/08/2022
15.0520332GracillariidaePhyllonorycter corylifoliella
Phyllonorycter corylifoliella (Hübner, 1796) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
7 August 2022
f. betulae, upper surface mine in birch

Ref:31822
Mine 07/08/2022
73.3312121NoctuidaeDiarsia dahlii
Diarsia dahlii (Hübner, [1813]) © Nigel Richards
Barred Chestnut

Kildary, East Ross
5 August 2022
male

Ref:31811
Adult Barred Chestnut06/08/2022
15.0100288GracillariidaeCaloptilia stigmatella
Caloptilia stigmatella (Fabricius, 1781) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
4 August 2022
Second adult reared from leaf fold & pupal cocoon on cultivated woolly willow Salix lanata collected 21 July.

Ref:31808
Adult 04/08/2022
49.2491134TortricidaeEpinotia ramella
Epinotia ramella (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
2 August 2022

Ref:31802
Adult 03/08/2022
70.2401920GeometridaeOdontopera bidentata
Odontopera bidentata (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Scalloped Hazel

Kildary, East Ross
15 July 2022
Early instar 10mm larva on red currant (and inset 20mm on 3 August showing rudimentary prolegs)

Ref:31803
Larva Scalloped Hazel03/08/2022
70.2401920GeometridaeOdontopera bidentata
Odontopera bidentata (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Scalloped Hazel

Kildary, East Ross
15 July 2022
Early instar 11mm larva on birch (and inset 15mm on 3 August showing rudimentary prolegs)

Ref:31804
Larva Scalloped Hazel03/08/2022
48.0070389ChoreutidaeChoreutis pariana
Choreutis pariana (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Apple Leaf Skeletoniser

Kildary, East Ross
3 August 2022
ex larva on hawthorn

Ref:31806
Adult Apple Leaf Skeletoniser03/08/2022
73.3332120NoctuidaeDiarsia mendica
Diarsia mendica (Fabricius, 1775) © Nigel Richards
Ingrailed Clay

Kildary, East Ross
1 August 2022

Ref:31794
Adult Ingrailed Clay02/08/2022
17.0110461YpsolophidaeYpsolopha ustella
Ypsolopha ustella (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
March 2012

Ref:31795
Adult 02/08/2022
17.0110461YpsolophidaeYpsolopha ustella
Ypsolopha ustella (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
September 2013

Ref:31796
Adult 02/08/2022
17.0110461YpsolophidaeYpsolopha ustella
Ypsolopha ustella (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
1 August 2022

Ref:31797
Adult 02/08/2022
73.3502137NoctuidaeEurois occulta
Eurois occulta (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Great Brocade

Kildary, East Ross
30 July 2022

Ref:31782
Adult Great Brocade31/07/2022
73.0642299NoctuidaeAmphipyra tragopoginis
Amphipyra tragopoginis (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Mouse Moth

Kildary, East Ross
30 July 2022

Ref:31783
Adult Mouse Moth31/07/2022
63.0601358CrambidaeEvergestis pallidata
Evergestis pallidata (Hufnagel, 1767) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
29 July 2022

Ref:31766
Adult 30/07/2022
70.1581854GeometridaeEupithecia pusillata
Eupithecia pusillata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Juniper Pug

Kildary, East Ross
29 July 2022

Ref:31767
Adult Juniper Pug30/07/2022
73.3612128NoctuidaeXestia triangulum
Xestia triangulum (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Double Square-spot

Kildary, East Ross
29 July 2022

Ref:31768
Adult Double Square-spot30/07/2022
70.1391801GeometridaeMartania taeniata
Martania taeniata (Stephens, 1831) © Nigel Richards
Barred Carpet

Tain, East Ross
29 July 2022

Ref:31776
Adult Barred Carpet30/07/2022
73.3452109NoctuidaeNoctua comes
Noctua comes Hübner, [1813] © Nigel Richards
Lesser Yellow Underwing

Kildary, East Ross
September 2011
Northern form

Ref:31747
Adult Lesser Yellow Underwing29/07/2022
73.3452109NoctuidaeNoctua comes
Noctua comes Hübner, [1813] © Nigel Richards
Lesser Yellow Underwing

Kildary, East Ross
28 July 2022

Ref:31748
Adult Lesser Yellow Underwing29/07/2022
73.3532130NoctuidaeXestia baja
Xestia baja ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Dotted Clay

Kildary, East Ross
August 2010
Variation with black-edged stigmata

Ref:31749
Adult Dotted Clay29/07/2022
73.3532130NoctuidaeXestia baja
Xestia baja ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Dotted Clay

Kildary, East Ross
28 July 2022

Ref:31750
Adult Dotted Clay29/07/2022
73.1682336NoctuidaeLateroligia ophiogramma
Lateroligia ophiogramma (Esper, 1794) © Nigel Richards
Double Lobed

Kildary, East Ross
28 July 2022

Ref:31751
Adult Double Lobed29/07/2022
72.0172026ErebidaeOrgyia antiqua
Orgyia antiqua (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Vapourer

Kildary, East Ross
28 July 2022
Larva on birch

Ref:31743
Larva Vapourer28/07/2022
70.1871838GeometridaeEupithecia icterata
Eupithecia icterata (Villers, 1789) © Nigel Richards
Tawny Speckled Pug

Kildary, East Ross
26 July 2022
f. subfulvata

Ref:31737
Adult Tawny Speckled Pug27/07/2022
70.1871838GeometridaeEupithecia icterata
Eupithecia icterata (Villers, 1789) © Nigel Richards
Tawny Speckled Pug

Kildary, East Ross
26 July 2022
f. cognata

Ref:31738
Adult Tawny Speckled Pug27/07/2022
35.0110853GelechiidaeAnacampsis populella
Anacampsis populella (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards

Gearrchoille Wood, Ardgay, East Ross
2 July 2022
Tenanted transverse leaf roll in aspen (adult emerged 26 July)

Ref:31732
Larva 26/07/2022
35.0110853GelechiidaeAnacampsis populella
Anacampsis populella (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards

Gearrchoille Wood, Ardgay, East Ross
26 July 2022
Bred from transverse leaf roll in aspen collected 2 July

Ref:31733
Adult 26/07/2022
35.0110853GelechiidaeAnacampsis populella
Anacampsis populella (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards

Gearrchoille Wood, Ardgay, East Ross
26 July 2022
Bred from transverse leaf roll in aspen collected 2 July

Ref:31734
Adult 26/07/2022
73.3222085NoctuidaeAgrotis vestigialis
Agrotis vestigialis (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Archer's Dart

Kildary, East Ross
25 July 2022

Ref:31735
Adult Archer's Dart26/07/2022
15.0100288GracillariidaeCaloptilia stigmatella
Caloptilia stigmatella (Fabricius, 1781) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
21 July 2022
Leaf fold and pupal cocoon on cultivated woolly willow Salix lanata. Adult emerged 25 July.

Ref:31714
Larva 25/07/2022
15.0100288GracillariidaeCaloptilia stigmatella
Caloptilia stigmatella (Fabricius, 1781) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
25 July 2022
Adult reared from leaf fold and pupal cocoon on cultivated woolly willow Salix lanata collected 21 July. Male, gen. det., FW 7.5 mm.

Ref:31715
Adult 25/07/2022
16.0100435YponomeutidaeZelleria hepariella
Zelleria hepariella Stainton, 1849 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
23 July 2022
Bred ex larva on Ash collected 29 June.

Ref:31703
Adult 24/07/2022
70.0891754GeometridaeEulithis prunata
Eulithis prunata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Phoenix

Tain, East Ross
23 July 2022

Ref:31705
Adult Phoenix24/07/2022
70.0891754GeometridaeEulithis prunata
Eulithis prunata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Phoenix

Tain, East Ross
23 July 2022

Ref:31706
Adult Phoenix24/07/2022
62.0281454PyralidaeDioryctria abietella
Dioryctria abietella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
22 July 2022
Male, gen. det., FW 15 mm

Ref:31699
Adult 23/07/2022
49.2401136TortricidaeEpinotia immundana
Epinotia immundana (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1839) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
23 July 2022
2nd gen. leaf roll in alder & vacated larva

Ref:31700
Larva 23/07/2022
49.2401136TortricidaeEpinotia immundana
Epinotia immundana (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1839) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
23 July 2022
2nd gen. early leaf roll in alder & extracted immature larva

Ref:31701
Larva 23/07/2022
73.0122434NoctuidaeDiachrysia chrysitis
Diachrysia chrysitis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Burnished Brass

Kildary, East Ross
21 July 2022
Diachrysia chrysitis f. juncta

Ref:31694
Adult Burnished Brass22/07/2022
73.0922387NoctuidaeCaradrina morpheus
Caradrina morpheus (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Mottled Rustic

Portmahomack, East Ross
24 June 2022

Ref:31682
Adult Mottled Rustic20/07/2022
49.2311155TortricidaeEpinotia brunnichana
Epinotia brunnichana (Linnaeus, 1767) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
19 July 2022

Ref:31683
Adult 20/07/2022
73.3532130NoctuidaeXestia baja
Xestia baja ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Dotted Clay

Kildary, East Ross
18 July 2022

Ref:31672
Adult Dotted Clay19/07/2022
62.0351439PyralidaeAcrobasis advenella
Acrobasis advenella (Zincken, 1818) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
18 July 2022

Ref:31673
Adult 19/07/2022
63.0891305CrambidaeAgriphila tristella
Agriphila tristella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
18 July 2022

Ref:31674
Adult 19/07/2022
73.0232440NoctuidaePlusia putnami
Plusia putnami Grote, 1873 © Nigel Richards
Lempke's Gold Spot

Kildary, East Ross
16 July 2022

Ref:31668
Adult Lempke's Gold Spot17/07/2022
63.0931304CrambidaeAgriphila straminella
Agriphila straminella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
16 July 2022

Ref:31669
Adult 17/07/2022
49.2571166TortricidaeZeiraphera griseana
Zeiraphera griseana (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards
Larch Tortrix

Kildary, East Ross
11 July 2022
Female, gen. det., FW 10 mm

Ref:31628
Adult Larch Tortrix12/07/2022
73.0212447NoctuidaeSyngrapha interrogationis
Syngrapha interrogationis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Scarce Silver Y

Kildary, East Ross
11 July 2022

Ref:31629
Adult Scarce Silver Y12/07/2022
48.0070389ChoreutidaeChoreutis pariana
Choreutis pariana (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Apple Leaf Skeletoniser

Kildary, East Ross
12 July 2022
Larva in upper surface web on hawthorn

Ref:31635
Larva Apple Leaf Skeletoniser12/07/2022
73.2612150NoctuidaePolia nebulosa
Polia nebulosa (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Grey Arches

Kildary, East Ross
10 July 2022

Ref:31609
Adult Grey Arches11/07/2022
49.2481139TortricidaeEpinotia tenerana
Epinotia tenerana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Nut Bud Moth

Loch Achnacloich, East Ross
9 July 2022
Female, FW 7.5 mm

Ref:31608
Adult Nut Bud Moth10/07/2022
49.0380994TortricidaeClepsis consimilana
Clepsis consimilana (Hübner, [1817]) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
8 July 2022
Male, gen. det., FW 7.5 mm

Ref:31595
Adult 09/07/2022
70.2641940GeometridaeDeileptenia ribeata
Deileptenia ribeata (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Satin Beauty

Kildary, East Ross
8 July 2022

Ref:31598
Adult Satin Beauty09/07/2022
17.0100460YpsolophidaeYpsolopha parenthesella
Ypsolopha parenthesella (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
9 July 2022
ex larva on birch

Ref:31599
Adult 09/07/2022
17.0100460YpsolophidaeYpsolopha parenthesella
Ypsolopha parenthesella (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
7 July 2022
ex larva on birch

Ref:31565
Adult 07/07/2022
70.1611851GeometridaeEupithecia virgaureata
Eupithecia virgaureata Doubleday, 1861 © Nigel Richards
Golden-rod Pug

Kildary, East Ross
7 July 2022
13 mm larva off hawthorn

Ref:31569
Larva Golden-rod Pug07/07/2022
70.1611851GeometridaeEupithecia virgaureata
Eupithecia virgaureata Doubleday, 1861 © Nigel Richards
Golden-rod Pug

Kildary, East Ross
7 July 2022
13 mm larva off hawthorn

Ref:31571
Larva Golden-rod Pug07/07/2022
62.0071433PyralidaeCryptoblabes bistriga
Cryptoblabes bistriga (Haworth, 1811) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
5 July 2022

Ref:31563
Adult 06/07/2022
49.3751234TortricidaePammene regiana
Pammene regiana (Zeller, 1849) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
6 July 2022
Female, FW 7.5 mm

Ref:31564
Adult 06/07/2022
49.3791272TortricidaePammene aurana
Pammene aurana (Fabricius, 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
4 July 2022

Ref:31557
Adult 04/07/2022
70.1981879GeometridaeLobophora halterata
Lobophora halterata (Hufnagel, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Seraphim

Kildary, East Ross
2 July 2022
22 mm larva on aspen

Ref:31552
Larva Seraphim03/07/2022
70.1981879GeometridaeLobophora halterata
Lobophora halterata (Hufnagel, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Seraphim

Kildary, East Ross
2 July 2022
22 mm larva on aspen

Ref:31553
Larva Seraphim03/07/2022
73.1732337NoctuidaeOligia strigilis
Oligia strigilis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Marbled Minor

Kildary, East Ross
1 July 2022
Female

Ref:31534
Adult Marbled Minor02/07/2022
3.0040016HepialidaePhymatopus hecta
Phymatopus hecta (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Gold Swift

Kildary, East Ross
June 2020
Female

Ref:31544
Adult Gold Swift02/07/2022
3.0040016HepialidaePhymatopus hecta
Phymatopus hecta (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Gold Swift

Ardgay, East Ross
2 July 2022
Male

Ref:31545
Adult Gold Swift02/07/2022
16.0100435YponomeutidaeZelleria hepariella
Zelleria hepariella Stainton, 1849 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
29 June 2022
Occupied larval web on Ash

Ref:31509
Larva 30/06/2022
16.0100435YponomeutidaeZelleria hepariella
Zelleria hepariella Stainton, 1849 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
29 June 2022
Occupied larval web on Ash

Ref:31510
Larva 30/06/2022
70.2001883GeometridaeAcasis viretata
Acasis viretata (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards
Yellow-barred Brindle

Kildary, East Ross
29 June 2022
10 mm larva on hawthorn

Ref:31502
Larva Yellow-barred Brindle29/06/2022
70.2001883GeometridaeAcasis viretata
Acasis viretata (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards
Yellow-barred Brindle

Kildary, East Ross
29 June 2022
10 mm larva on hawthorn

Ref:31503
Larva Yellow-barred Brindle29/06/2022
4.0020116NepticulidaeStigmella lapponica
Stigmella lapponica (Wocke, 1862) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
28 June 2022
Vacated mine in silver birch

Ref:31504
Mine 29/06/2022
8.0050128IncurvariidaePhylloporia bistrigella
Phylloporia bistrigella (Haworth, 1828) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
28 June 2022
Mine and cut-out in downy birch

Ref:31505
Mine 29/06/2022
73.2442187NoctuidaeOrthosia cerasi
Orthosia cerasi (Fabricius, 1775) © Nigel Richards
Common Quaker

Kildary, East Ross
29 June 2022
Larva feeding on ash.

Ref:31506
Larva Common Quaker29/06/2022
49.1711072TortricidaePhiaris metallicana
Phiaris metallicana (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
24 June 2022
Male, gen. det., FW 10 mm.

Ref:31438
Adult 25/06/2022
45.0081504PterophoridaeGillmeria pallidactyla
Gillmeria pallidactyla (Haworth, 1811) © Nigel Richards
Yarrow Plume

Kildary, East Ross
23 June 2022

Ref:31427
Adult Yarrow Plume24/06/2022
49.1330968TortricidaeThyraylia nana
Thyraylia nana (Haworth, 1811) © Nigel Richards

Contin, East Ross
23 June 2022

Ref:31428
Adult 24/06/2022
73.2642158NoctuidaeLacanobia thalassina
Lacanobia thalassina (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Pale-shouldered Brocade

Kildary, East Ross
23 June 2022
Male, gen. det., worn specimen

Ref:31429
Adult Pale-shouldered Brocade24/06/2022
73.1542330NoctuidaeApamea remissa
Apamea remissa (Hübner, [1809]) © Nigel Richards
Dusky Brocade

Kildary, East Ross
23 June 2022
Scottish grey form

Ref:31430
Adult Dusky Brocade24/06/2022
49.1561083TortricidaeHedya nubiferana
Hedya nubiferana (Haworth, 1811) © Nigel Richards
Marbled Orchard Tortrix

Kildary, East Ross
23 June 2022

Ref:31431
Adult Marbled Orchard Tortrix24/06/2022
49.3071212TortricidaeRhyacionia pinivorana
Rhyacionia pinivorana (Lienig & Zeller, 1846) © Nigel Richards
Spotted Shoot Moth

Kildary, East Ross
23 June 2022

Ref:31432
Adult Spotted Shoot Moth24/06/2022
49.1270945TortricidaeAethes cnicana
Aethes cnicana (Westwood, 1854) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
23 June 2022

Ref:31433
Adult 24/06/2022
49.3201274TortricidaeDichrorampha alpinana
Dichrorampha alpinana (Treitschke, 1830) © Nigel Richards

Nr Contin, East Ross
23 June 2022
Male, gen det.

Ref:31437
Adult 24/06/2022
70.1601835GeometridaeEupithecia tripunctaria
Eupithecia tripunctaria Herrich-Schäffer, 1852 © Nigel Richards
White-spotted Pug

Kildary, East Ross
22 June 2022

Ref:31420
Adult White-spotted Pug23/06/2022
69.0171992SphingidaeDeilephila porcellus
Deilephila porcellus (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Small Elephant Hawk-moth

Kildary, East Ross
22 June 2022

Ref:31421
Adult Small Elephant Hawk-moth23/06/2022
63.0641334CrambidaeScoparia ambigualis
Scoparia ambigualis (Treitschke, 1829) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
19 June 2022
Male, FW 9 mm.

Ref:31422
Adult 23/06/2022
63.0741344CrambidaeEudonia mercurella
Eudonia mercurella (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
21 June 2022
Female, gen det, FW 8.5 mm.

Ref:31423
Adult 23/06/2022
63.0671338CrambidaeEudonia lacustrata
Eudonia lacustrata (Panzer, 1804) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
23 June 2022
Female, FW 8 mm.

Ref:31424
Adult 23/06/2022
73.1872266NoctuidaeAnchoscelis litura
Anchoscelis litura (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Brown-spot Pinion

Kildary, East Ross
15 June 2022
20 mm larva (newly moulted) on yellow iris

Ref:31397
Larva Brown-spot Pinion20/06/2022
73.1872266NoctuidaeAnchoscelis litura
Anchoscelis litura (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Brown-spot Pinion

Kildary, East Ross
20 June 2022
30 mm larva on yellow iris (same individual as earlier 20 mm larva)

Ref:31398
Larva Brown-spot Pinion20/06/2022
73.2572142NoctuidaeAnarta myrtilli
Anarta myrtilli (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Beautiful Yellow Underwing

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
August 2014
Swept off heather

Ref:31399
Larva Beautiful Yellow Underwing20/06/2022
49.0250970TortricidaePandemis cerasana
Pandemis cerasana (Hübner, 1786) © Nigel Richards
Barred Fruit-tree Tortrix

Kildary, East Ross
19 June 2022
ex larva on pedunculate oak 31 May, pupated 5 June, adult female emerged 19 June.

Ref:31396
Adult Barred Fruit-tree Tortrix19/06/2022
49.1741074TortricidaePhiaris palustrana
Phiaris palustrana (Lienig & Zeller, 1846) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
18 June 2022
Male, FW 7.5 mm

Ref:31391
Adult 18/06/2022
49.1671068TortricidaeCelypha rivulana
Celypha rivulana (Scopoli, 1763) © Nigel Richards

Belmaduthy Dam SWT reserve, Black Isle, East Ross
21 July 2021

Ref:31392
Adult 18/06/2022
70.1631856GeometridaeEupithecia lariciata
Eupithecia lariciata (Freyer, 1841) © Nigel Richards
Larch Pug

Kildary, East Ross
15 June 2022
Male, gen. det., FW 12 mm

Ref:31371
Adult Larch Pug16/06/2022
49.0250970TortricidaePandemis cerasana
Pandemis cerasana (Hübner, 1786) © Nigel Richards
Barred Fruit-tree Tortrix

Kildary, East Ross
15 June 2022

Ref:31372
Adult Barred Fruit-tree Tortrix16/06/2022
49.1491092TortricidaeApotomis turbidana
Apotomis turbidana Hübner, [1825] © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
15 June 2022

Ref:31373
Adult 16/06/2022
73.1872266NoctuidaeAnchoscelis litura
Anchoscelis litura (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Brown-spot Pinion

Kildary, East Ross
15 June 2022
20 mm green form larva on yellow iris

Ref:31360
Larva Brown-spot Pinion15/06/2022
20.0190418ArgyresthiidaeArgyresthia conjugella
Argyresthia conjugella Zeller, 1839 © Nigel Richards
Apple Fruit Moth

Kildary, East Ross
June 2021
f. aerariella

Ref:31352
Adult Apple Fruit Moth13/06/2022
20.0190418ArgyresthiidaeArgyresthia conjugella
Argyresthia conjugella Zeller, 1839 © Nigel Richards
Apple Fruit Moth

Kildary, East Ross
13 June 2022
f. maculosa

Ref:31353
Adult Apple Fruit Moth13/06/2022
49.3451219TortricidaeLathronympha strigana
Lathronympha strigana (Fabricius, 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
13 June 2022

Ref:31354
Adult 13/06/2022
72.0422039ErebidaeAtolmis rubricollis
Atolmis rubricollis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Red-necked Footman

Kildary, East Ross
12 June 2022

Ref:31347
Adult Red-necked Footman12/06/2022
41.0030874BlastobasidaeBlastobasis lacticolella
Blastobasis lacticolella Rebel, 1940 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
11 June 2022
Male, FW 10 mm

Ref:31348
Adult 12/06/2022
41.0030874BlastobasidaeBlastobasis lacticolella
Blastobasis lacticolella Rebel, 1940 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
11 June 2022
Male, FW 10 mm

Ref:31349
Adult 12/06/2022
16.0230444YponomeutidaeOcnerostoma piniariella
Ocnerostoma piniariella Zeller, 1847 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
Male, gen det. Adult emerged 11 June 2022 from pupa in Scots Pine spinning collected 25 March.

Ref:31337
Adult 11/06/2022
15.0240300GracillariidaeParornix loganella
Parornix loganella (Stainton, 1848) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
9 June 2022

Ref:31321
Adult 10/06/2022
17.0100460YpsolophidaeYpsolopha parenthesella
Ypsolopha parenthesella (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
8 June 2022
15 mm larva off birch

Ref:31314
Larva 09/06/2022
62.0571485PyralidaePhycitodes maritima
Phycitodes maritima (Tengström, 1848) © Nigel Richards

Gaddon Loch, Fife
5 June 2022
Male, gen det.

Ref:31320
Adult 09/06/2022
70.2471926GeometridaePhigalia pilosaria
Phigalia pilosaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Pale Brindled Beauty

Kildary, East Ross
8 June 2022
35 mm larva off hawthorn

Ref:31296
Larva Pale Brindled Beauty08/06/2022
70.1561852GeometridaeEupithecia abbreviata
Eupithecia abbreviata Stephens, 1831 © Nigel Richards
Brindled Pug

Kildary, East Ross
8 June 2022
15 mm larva off pedunculate oak

Ref:31297
Larva Brindled Pug08/06/2022
37.0630544ColeophoridaeColeophora albicosta
Coleophora albicosta (Haworth, 1828) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
6 June 2022
Female, FW 7.5 mm, gen. det.

Ref:31285
Adult 07/06/2022
70.1901837GeometridaeEupithecia subfuscata
Eupithecia subfuscata (Haworth, 1809) © Nigel Richards
Grey Pug

Kildary, East Ross
6 June 2022
Female, FW 10.5 mm, gen. det.

Ref:31286
Adult Grey Pug07/06/2022
63.0641334CrambidaeScoparia ambigualis
Scoparia ambigualis (Treitschke, 1829) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
6 June 2022
Male, FW 9.5 mm

Ref:31274
Adult 06/06/2022
59.0271593NymphalidaeAglais urticae
Aglais urticae (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Small Tortoiseshell

Rockfield, East Ross
4 June 2022
Larvae in web on common nettle

Ref:31258
Larva Small Tortoiseshell04/06/2022
63.0661333CrambidaeScoparia pyralella
Scoparia pyralella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Tarbat Ness, East Ross
3 June 2022
Male, hamus present, FW 9.5 mm

Ref:31255
Adult 03/06/2022
70.1951864GeometridaeChesias legatella
Chesias legatella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Streak

Kildary, East Ross
31 May 2022
24 mm larva off broom (same individual as image Ref.s: 31112 & 31153)

Ref:31234
Larva Streak31/05/2022
16.0230444YponomeutidaeOcnerostoma piniariella
Ocnerostoma piniariella Zeller, 1847 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
28 May 2022
Female (gen. det.) ex pupa from 9 March 2022 in spun Scots pine needles

Ref:31198
Adult 28/05/2022
16.0230444YponomeutidaeOcnerostoma piniariella
Ocnerostoma piniariella Zeller, 1847 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
28 May 2022
Pupal exuvium showing lateral spinulose humps at ventral abdomen end. Female emerged and gen. det.'d

Ref:31199
Pupa 28/05/2022
70.2561935GeometridaeErannis defoliaria
Erannis defoliaria (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Mottled Umber

Kildary, East Ross
July 2016

Ref:31189
Larva Mottled Umber27/05/2022
70.2561935GeometridaeErannis defoliaria
Erannis defoliaria (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Mottled Umber

Kildary, East Ross
27 May 2022
Larva on birch

Ref:31190
Larva Mottled Umber27/05/2022
70.1611851GeometridaeEupithecia virgaureata
Eupithecia virgaureata Doubleday, 1861 © Nigel Richards
Golden-rod Pug

Kildary, East Ross
26 May 2022
Male, FW 11 mm, gen. det.

Ref:31186
Adult Golden-rod Pug26/05/2022
8.0030131IncurvariidaeIncurvaria oehlmanniella
Incurvaria oehlmanniella (Hübner, 1796) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
25 May 2022
Male, FW 6.5 mm, tapped off birch

Ref:31162
Adult 25/05/2022
8.0030131IncurvariidaeIncurvaria oehlmanniella
Incurvaria oehlmanniella (Hübner, 1796) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
25 May 2022
Male, FW 6.5 mm, costal spot absent, tapped off birch

Ref:31163
Adult 25/05/2022
74.0082422NolidaePseudoips prasinana
Pseudoips prasinana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Green Silver-lines

Kildary, East Ross
25 May 2022
Tapped off birch

Ref:31164
Adult Green Silver-lines25/05/2022
49.1420960TortricidaeFalseuncaria ruficiliana
Falseuncaria ruficiliana (Haworth, 1811) © Nigel Richards

Airdens, Sutherland
May 2017

Ref:31181
Adult 25/05/2022
49.1200947TortricidaeAethes smeathmanniana
Aethes smeathmanniana (Fabricius, 1781) © Nigel Richards

Rockfield, East Ross
June 2016

Ref:31182
Adult 25/05/2022
49.0970936TortricidaeCochylimorpha straminea
Cochylimorpha straminea (Haworth, 1811) © Nigel Richards

Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides
June 2018

Ref:31183
Adult 25/05/2022
70.2451663GeometridaeAlsophila aescularia
Alsophila aescularia ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
March Moth

Kildary, East Ross
24 May 2022
13 mm larva off berberis sp.

Ref:31156
Larva March Moth24/05/2022
70.1951864GeometridaeChesias legatella
Chesias legatella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Streak

Kildary, East Ross
23 May 2022
17 mm larva off broom (same individual as image Ref:31112)

Ref:31153
Larva Streak23/05/2022
70.1951864GeometridaeChesias legatella
Chesias legatella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Streak

Kildary, East Ross
23 May 2022
15 mm larva off broom

Ref:31154
Larva Streak23/05/2022
49.0310989TortricidaeZelotherses paleana
Zelotherses paleana (Hübner, 1793) © Nigel Richards
Timothy Tortrix

Tarbat Ness, East Ross
6 May 2019

Ref:31155
Larva Timothy Tortrix23/05/2022
70.2471926GeometridaePhigalia pilosaria
Phigalia pilosaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Pale Brindled Beauty

Kildary, East Ross
22 May 2022
20 mm larva, off birch.

Ref:31149
Larva Pale Brindled Beauty22/05/2022
52.0070381SesiidaeSynanthedon culiciformis
Synanthedon culiciformis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Large Red-belted Clearwing

Kildary, East Ross
22 May 2022
to CUL pheromone lure

Ref:31150
Adult Large Red-belted Clearwing22/05/2022
52.0070381SesiidaeSynanthedon culiciformis
Synanthedon culiciformis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Large Red-belted Clearwing

Kildary, East Ross
22 May 2022
to CUL pheromone lure

Ref:31151
Adult Large Red-belted Clearwing22/05/2022
52.0070381SesiidaeSynanthedon culiciformis
Synanthedon culiciformis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Large Red-belted Clearwing

Kildary, East Ross
22 May 2022
to CUL pheromone lure

Ref:31152
Adult Large Red-belted Clearwing22/05/2022
73.2812173NoctuidaeHadena bicruris
Hadena bicruris (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Lychnis

Kildary, East Ross
19 May 2022

Ref:31145
Adult Lychnis20/05/2022
7.0120141AdelidaeNematopogon schwarziellus
Nematopogon schwarziellus Zeller, 1839 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
19 May 2022
male, gen. det., FW 7.5 mm

Ref:31148
Adult 20/05/2022
70.1001776GeometridaeColostygia pectinataria
Colostygia pectinataria (Knoch, 1781) © Nigel Richards
Green Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
July 2013

Ref:31132
Adult Green Carpet19/05/2022
73.2242247NoctuidaeGriposia aprilina
Griposia aprilina (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Merveille du Jour

Kildary, East Ross
19 May 2022
25 mm larva, off oak.

Ref:31134
Larva Merveille du Jour19/05/2022
73.2242247NoctuidaeGriposia aprilina
Griposia aprilina (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Merveille du Jour

Kildary, East Ross
19 May 2022
25 mm larva, off oak.

Ref:31135
Larva Merveille du Jour19/05/2022
49.3661225TortricidaePammene obscurana
Pammene obscurana (Stephens, 1834) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
18 May 2022
to MOL pheromone lure in birch woods

Ref:31136
Adult 19/05/2022
49.3661225TortricidaePammene obscurana
Pammene obscurana (Stephens, 1834) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
18 May 2022
to MOL pheromone lure in birch woods

Ref:31137
Adult 19/05/2022
49.3661225TortricidaePammene obscurana
Pammene obscurana (Stephens, 1834) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, Eadst Ross
18 May 2022
Upper hindwing showing patch of black scales on basal half of costa.

Ref:31138
Misc 19/05/2022
73.0682245NoctuidaeAllophyes oxyacanthae
Allophyes oxyacanthae (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Green-brindled Crescent

Kildary, East Ross
18 May 2022
18 mm larva, off rowan.

Ref:31127
Larva Green-brindled Crescent18/05/2022
49.0280986TortricidaeSyndemis musculana
Syndemis musculana (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
17 May 2022
Female

Ref:31122
Adult 17/05/2022
70.1091797GeometridaeEpirrita autumnata
Epirrita autumnata (Borkhausen, 1794) © Nigel Richards
Autumnal Moth

Kildary, East Ross
13 May 2020
15 mm larva off birch. Adult reared.

Ref:31116
Larva Autumnal Moth16/05/2022
69.0031981SphingidaeLaothoe populi
Laothoe populi (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Poplar Hawk-moth

Kildary, East Ross
13 May 2022

Ref:31107
Adult Poplar Hawk-moth14/05/2022
70.2471926GeometridaePhigalia pilosaria
Phigalia pilosaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Pale Brindled Beauty

Kildary, East Ross
14 May 2022
10 mm larva off hawthorn

Ref:31110
Larva Pale Brindled Beauty14/05/2022
73.0682245NoctuidaeAllophyes oxyacanthae
Allophyes oxyacanthae (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Green-brindled Crescent

Kildary, East Ross
14 May 2022
13 mm larva off hawthorn

Ref:31111
Larva Green-brindled Crescent14/05/2022
70.1951864GeometridaeChesias legatella
Chesias legatella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Streak

Kildary, East Ross
14 May 2022
10 mm larva off broom

Ref:31112
Larva Streak14/05/2022
70.1051800GeometridaeOperophtera fagata
Operophtera fagata (Scharfenberg, 1805) © Nigel Richards
Northern Winter Moth

Kildary, East Ross
12 May 2022
8 mm larva commencing spinning on silver birch

Ref:31094
Larva Northern Winter Moth13/05/2022
70.1051800GeometridaeOperophtera fagata
Operophtera fagata (Scharfenberg, 1805) © Nigel Richards
Northern Winter Moth

Kildary, East Ross
13 May 2022
8 mm larva on silver birch

Ref:31095
Larva Northern Winter Moth13/05/2022
70.1061799GeometridaeOperophtera brumata
Operophtera brumata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Winter Moth

Kildary, East Ross
5 June 2015
9 mm larva beaten from apple

Ref:31096
Larva Winter Moth13/05/2022
70.1061799GeometridaeOperophtera brumata
Operophtera brumata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Winter Moth

Kildary, East Ross
21 May 2019
16 mm larva beaten off aspen

Ref:31097
Larva Winter Moth13/05/2022
70.0741777GeometridaeHydriomena furcata
Hydriomena furcata (Thunberg, 1784) © Nigel Richards
July Highflyer

Kildary, East Ross
9 May 2022
7 mm larva on bilberry. Lateral view of larva in image ref 31052.

Ref:31099
Larva July Highflyer13/05/2022
70.1051800GeometridaeOperophtera fagata
Operophtera fagata (Scharfenberg, 1805) © Nigel Richards
Northern Winter Moth

Kildary, East Ross
13 May 2022
10 mm larva in web on silver birch

Ref:31100
Larva Northern Winter Moth13/05/2022
70.1051800GeometridaeOperophtera fagata
Operophtera fagata (Scharfenberg, 1805) © Nigel Richards
Northern Winter Moth

Kildary, East Ross
13 May 2022
10 mm larva uncovered from web on silver birch

Ref:31101
Larva Northern Winter Moth13/05/2022
40.0080892MomphidaeMompha subbistrigella
Mompha subbistrigella (Haworth, 1828) © Nigel Richards

Ayrshire
May 2022
Male, FW 5.5 mm, Gen. det.

Ref:31090
Adult 12/05/2022
73.0012450NoctuidaeAbrostola tripartita
Abrostola tripartita (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Spectacle

Kildary, East Ross
July 2015

Ref:31046
Adult Spectacle09/05/2022
73.0012450NoctuidaeAbrostola tripartita
Abrostola tripartita (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Spectacle

Kildary, East Ross
5 August 2015
20 mm larva on nettle

Ref:31047
Larva Spectacle09/05/2022
70.0741777GeometridaeHydriomena furcata
Hydriomena furcata (Thunberg, 1784) © Nigel Richards
July Highflyer

Kildary, East Ross
9 May 2022
7 mm larva on bilberry

Ref:31052
Larva July Highflyer09/05/2022
73.0442288*NoctuidaeAcronicta cinerea
Acronicta cinerea (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Sweet Gale Moth

Kildary, East Ross
23 May 2010

Ref:31030
Adult Sweet Gale Moth08/05/2022
73.0422286NoctuidaeAcronicta menyanthidis
Acronicta menyanthidis (Esper, 1798) © Nigel Richards
Light Knot Grass

Kildary, East Ross
5 June 2010

Ref:31031
Adult Light Knot Grass08/05/2022
73.3562135NoctuidaeXestia agathina
Xestia agathina (Duponchel, 1827) © Nigel Richards
Heath Rustic

Struie Hill, East Ross
8 May 2022

Ref:31035
Larva Heath Rustic08/05/2022
70.2411921GeometridaeCrocallis elinguaria
Crocallis elinguaria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Scalloped Oak

Struie Hill, East Ross
8 May 2022

Ref:31036
Larva Scalloped Oak08/05/2022
70.2411921GeometridaeCrocallis elinguaria
Crocallis elinguaria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Scalloped Oak

Struie Hill, East Ross
8 May 2022

Ref:31037
Larva Scalloped Oak08/05/2022
70.0971764GeometridaeDysstroma truncata
Dysstroma truncata (Hufnagel, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Common Marbled Carpet

Struie Hill, East Ross
8 May 2022

Ref:31038
Larva Common Marbled Carpet08/05/2022
70.1771828GeometridaeEupithecia satyrata
Eupithecia satyrata (Hübner, [1813]) © Nigel Richards
Satyr Pug

Struie Hill, East Ross
8 May 2022

Ref:31039
Adult Satyr Pug08/05/2022
61.0051555LycaenidaeCallophrys rubi
Callophrys rubi (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Green Hairstreak

Struie Hill, East Ross
8 May 2022

Ref:31040
Adult Green Hairstreak08/05/2022
61.0051555LycaenidaeCallophrys rubi
Callophrys rubi (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Green Hairstreak

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
5 May 2017
pair in cop

Ref:31041
Adult Green Hairstreak08/05/2022
70.2141893GeometridaeMacaria liturata
Macaria liturata (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Tawny-barred Angle

Kildary, East Ross
June 2016

Ref:31008
Adult Tawny-barred Angle07/05/2022
70.0811768GeometridaeThera obeliscata
Thera obeliscata (Hübner, [1787]) © Nigel Richards
Grey Pine Carpet

Kildary, East Ross

Ref:31009
Adult Grey Pine Carpet07/05/2022
70.0821771GeometridaeThera juniperata
Thera juniperata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Juniper Carpet

Coul Links, Sutherland
October 2016
bred ex larva

Ref:31010
Adult Juniper Carpet07/05/2022
70.0791769GeometridaeThera britannica
Thera britannica (Turner, 1925) © Nigel Richards
Spruce Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
September 2013

Ref:31011
Adult Spruce Carpet07/05/2022
70.0791769GeometridaeThera britannica
Thera britannica (Turner, 1925) © Nigel Richards
Spruce Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
October 2015

Ref:31012
Adult Spruce Carpet07/05/2022
70.0791769GeometridaeThera britannica
Thera britannica (Turner, 1925) © Nigel Richards
Spruce Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
May 2017

Ref:31013
Adult Spruce Carpet07/05/2022
49.0280986TortricidaeSyndemis musculana
Syndemis musculana (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
April 2015
female

Ref:31018
Adult 07/05/2022
49.0280986TortricidaeSyndemis musculana
Syndemis musculana (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
May 2018
female

Ref:31019
Adult 07/05/2022
49.0280986TortricidaeSyndemis musculana
Syndemis musculana (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
May 2021
male

Ref:31020
Adult 07/05/2022
49.0280986TortricidaeSyndemis musculana
Syndemis musculana (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
May 2016
male

Ref:31021
Adult 07/05/2022
49.0280986TortricidaeSyndemis musculana
Syndemis musculana (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
7 May 2022
pair in cop, male on right

Ref:31022
Adult 07/05/2022
49.0200974TortricidaeArgyrotaenia ljungiana
Argyrotaenia ljungiana (Thunberg, 1797) © Nigel Richards

Bendeallt, Glen Glass, East Ross
May 2019
male

Ref:31023
Adult 07/05/2022
74.0092423NolidaeNycteola revayana
Nycteola revayana (Scopoli, 1772) © Nigel Richards
Oak Nycteoline

Kildary, East Ross
5 May 2022

Ref:30991
Adult Oak Nycteoline06/05/2022
73.2012236NoctuidaeLithophane socia
Lithophane socia (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Pale Pinion

Kildary, East Ross
March 2019

Ref:30992
Adult Pale Pinion06/05/2022
49.3081213TortricidaeRhyacionia logaea
Rhyacionia logaea Durrant, 1911 © Nigel Richards
Elgin Shoot Moth

Kildary, East Ross
March 2012

Ref:31005
Adult Elgin Shoot Moth06/05/2022
49.3071212TortricidaeRhyacionia pinivorana
Rhyacionia pinivorana (Lienig & Zeller, 1846) © Nigel Richards
Spotted Shoot Moth

Kildary, East Ross
July 2021

Ref:31006
Adult Spotted Shoot Moth06/05/2022
71.0172007NotodontidaePheosia tremula
Pheosia tremula (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Swallow Prominent

Kildary, East Ross
August 2010

Ref:30978
Adult Swallow Prominent05/05/2022
71.0182006NotodontidaePheosia gnoma
Pheosia gnoma (Fabricius, [1777]) © Nigel Richards
Lesser Swallow Prominent

Kildary, East Ross
July 2015

Ref:30979
Adult Lesser Swallow Prominent05/05/2022
71.0122000NotodontidaeNotodonta dromedarius
Notodonta dromedarius (Linnaeus, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Iron Prominent

Kildary, East Ross
July 2010

Ref:30980
Adult Iron Prominent05/05/2022
71.0051997NotodontidaeFurcula furcula
Furcula furcula (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Sallow Kitten

Kildary, East Ross
June 2013

Ref:30981
Adult Sallow Kitten05/05/2022
72.0192061ErebidaeSpilosoma lutea
Spilosoma lutea (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Buff Ermine

Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides
June 2018

Ref:30982
Adult Buff Ermine05/05/2022
73.3112083NoctuidaeEuxoa cursoria
Euxoa cursoria (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Coast Dart

Inver Bay, East Ross
August 2013

Ref:30983
Adult Coast Dart05/05/2022
73.3132081NoctuidaeEuxoa tritici
Euxoa tritici (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
White-line Dart

Inver Bay, East Ross
July 2013

Ref:30984
Adult White-line Dart05/05/2022
73.3142082NoctuidaeEuxoa nigricans
Euxoa nigricans (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Garden Dart

Edinburgh
August 2019

Ref:30985
Adult Garden Dart05/05/2022
73.3252092NoctuidaeAgrotis puta
Agrotis puta (Hübner, [1803]) © Nigel Richards
Shuttle-shaped Dart

Edinburgh
July 2019

Ref:30986
Adult Shuttle-shaped Dart05/05/2022
73.3272091NoctuidaeAgrotis ipsilon
Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Dark Sword-grass

Kildary, East Ross
September 2010

Ref:30987
Adult Dark Sword-grass05/05/2022
73.3432110NoctuidaeNoctua fimbriata
Noctua fimbriata (Schreber, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing

Kildary, East Ross
July 2010

Ref:30988
Adult Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing05/05/2022
73.3432110NoctuidaeNoctua fimbriata
Noctua fimbriata (Schreber, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing

Kildary, East Ross
August 2010
female

Ref:30989
Adult Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing05/05/2022
73.3482111NoctuidaeNoctua janthe
Noctua janthe (Borkhausen, 1792) © Nigel Richards
Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing

Kildary, East Ross
July 2010

Ref:30990
Adult Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing05/05/2022
32.0240702DepressariidaeAgonopterix assimilella
Agonopterix assimilella (Treitschke, 1832) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
July 2012

Ref:30948
Adult 03/05/2022
32.0300706DepressariidaeAgonopterix nervosa
Agonopterix nervosa (Haworth, 1811) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
July 2021

Ref:30949
Adult 03/05/2022
32.0170697DepressariidaeAgonopterix arenella
Agonopterix arenella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
August 2016

Ref:30950
Adult 03/05/2022
32.0110704DepressariidaeAgonopterix scopariella
Agonopterix scopariella (Heinemann, 1870) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
April 2020

Ref:30951
Adult 03/05/2022
32.0070701DepressariidaeAgonopterix ocellana
Agonopterix ocellana (Fabricius, 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
September 2017

Ref:30952
Adult 03/05/2022
32.0380674DepressariidaeDepressaria badiella
Depressaria badiella (Hübner, 1796) © Nigel Richards

Glen Orrin, East Ross
September 2018

Ref:30953
Adult 03/05/2022
32.0180688DepressariidaeAgonopterix heracliana
Agonopterix heracliana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
September 2010

Ref:30954
Adult 03/05/2022
32.0190689DepressariidaeAgonopterix ciliella
Agonopterix ciliella (Stainton, 1849) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
August 2017

Ref:30955
Adult 03/05/2022
73.3432110NoctuidaeNoctua fimbriata
Noctua fimbriata (Schreber, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing

Kildary, East Ross
3 May 2022
25 mm larva, newly moulted to final instar, feeding in the wild on sheep's sorrel.

Ref:30956
Larva Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing03/05/2022
32.0360672DepressariidaeDepressaria radiella
Depressaria radiella (Goeze, 1783) © Nigel Richards
Parsnip Moth

Kildary, East Ross
October 2011
FW 13 mm

Ref:30958
Adult Parsnip Moth03/05/2022
18.0060468PlutellidaeRhigognostis incarnatella
Rhigognostis incarnatella (Steudel, 1873) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
1 May 2022
female, FW 9 mm

Ref:30938
Adult 02/05/2022
70.1031750GeometridaeLampropteryx suffumata
Lampropteryx suffumata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Water Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
30 April 2022

Ref:30925
Adult Water Carpet01/05/2022
70.1031750GeometridaeLampropteryx suffumata
Lampropteryx suffumata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Water Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
May 2010
f. piceata

Ref:30926
Adult Water Carpet01/05/2022
70.0401733GeometridaeScotopteryx mucronata
Scotopteryx mucronata (Scopoli, 1763) © Nigel Richards
Lead Belle

Glen Orrin, East Ross
June 2019
Female, gen. det.

Ref:30927
Adult Lead Belle01/05/2022
70.0411734GeometridaeScotopteryx luridata
Scotopteryx luridata (Hufnagel, 1767) © Nigel Richards
July Belle

Tarbat Ness, East Ross
June 2014

Ref:30928
Adult July Belle01/05/2022
70.1511817GeometridaeEupithecia pulchellata
Eupithecia pulchellata Stephens, 1831 © Nigel Richards
Foxglove Pug

Kildary, East Ross
29 April 2022

Ref:30915
Adult Foxglove Pug30/04/2022
15.0100288GracillariidaeCaloptilia stigmatella
Caloptilia stigmatella (Fabricius, 1781) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
29 April 2022

Ref:30916
Adult 30/04/2022
66.0071637LasiocampidaeLasiocampa quercus
Lasiocampa quercus (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Oak Eggar

Croick, East Ross
29 April 2022
Northern Eggar f. callunae

Ref:30908
Larva Oak Eggar29/04/2022
66.0101640LasiocampidaeEuthrix potatoria
Euthrix potatoria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Drinker

Croick, East Ross
29 April 2022

Ref:30909
Larva Drinker29/04/2022
70.2491929GeometridaeLycia lapponaria
Lycia lapponaria (Boisduval, 1840) © Nigel Richards
Rannoch Brindled Beauty

Garve, East Ross
April 2017

Ref:30901
Adult Rannoch Brindled Beauty28/04/2022
70.1611851GeometridaeEupithecia virgaureata
Eupithecia virgaureata Doubleday, 1861 © Nigel Richards
Golden-rod Pug

Kildary, East Ross
24 April 2022

Ref:30868
Adult Golden-rod Pug25/04/2022
73.0532214NoctuidaeCucullia chamomillae
Cucullia chamomillae ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Chamomile Shark

Portmahomack, East Ross
21 April 2022

Ref:30854
Adult Chamomile Shark22/04/2022
70.0951760GeometridaeChloroclysta siterata
Chloroclysta siterata (Hufnagel, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Red-green Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
20 April 2022
over-wintered females

Ref:30846
Adult Red-green Carpet21/04/2022
70.0461719GeometridaeOrthonama vittata
Orthonama vittata (Borkhausen, 1794) © Nigel Richards
Oblique Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
July 2017

Ref:30815
Adult Oblique Carpet20/04/2022
70.0461719GeometridaeOrthonama vittata
Orthonama vittata (Borkhausen, 1794) © Nigel Richards
Oblique Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
July 2017

Ref:30816
Adult Oblique Carpet20/04/2022
70.0511724GeometridaeXanthorhoe spadicearia
Xanthorhoe spadicearia ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Red Twin-spot Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
June 2016

Ref:30817
Adult Red Twin-spot Carpet20/04/2022
70.0511724GeometridaeXanthorhoe spadicearia
Xanthorhoe spadicearia ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Red Twin-spot Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
June 2016

Ref:30818
Adult Red Twin-spot Carpet20/04/2022
70.0491728GeometridaeXanthorhoe fluctuata
Xanthorhoe fluctuata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Garden Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
May 2018

Ref:30819
Adult Garden Carpet20/04/2022
70.0491728GeometridaeXanthorhoe fluctuata
Xanthorhoe fluctuata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Garden Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
May 2018

Ref:30820
Adult Garden Carpet20/04/2022
70.0531722GeometridaeXanthorhoe designata
Xanthorhoe designata (Hufnagel, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Flame Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
May 2020

Ref:30821
Adult Flame Carpet20/04/2022
70.0511724GeometridaeXanthorhoe spadicearia
Xanthorhoe spadicearia ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Red Twin-spot Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
May 2012

Ref:30822
Adult Red Twin-spot Carpet20/04/2022
70.0941759GeometridaeEcliptopera silaceata
Ecliptopera silaceata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Small Phoenix

Kildary, East Ross
June 2016

Ref:30823
Adult Small Phoenix20/04/2022
73.1312353NoctuidaeLuperina testacea
Luperina testacea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Flounced Rustic

Kildary, East Ross
July 2018

Ref:30824
Adult Flounced Rustic20/04/2022
49.0831044TortricidaeAcleris ferrugana
Acleris ferrugana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
19 April 2022
female, gen det

Ref:30825
Adult 20/04/2022
49.0841045TortricidaeAcleris notana
Acleris notana (Donovan, 1806) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
November 2019
male, gen det

Ref:30826
Adult 20/04/2022
49.1721073TortricidaePhiaris schulziana
Phiaris schulziana (Fabricius, [1777]) © Nigel Richards

Reiff peninsula, Wester Ross
June 2012

Ref:30828
Adult 20/04/2022
49.1741074TortricidaePhiaris palustrana
Phiaris palustrana (Lienig & Zeller, 1846) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
June 2013

Ref:30829
Adult 20/04/2022
49.1641067TortricidaeCelypha cespitana
Celypha cespitana (Hübner, [1817]) © Nigel Richards

Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides
June 2018

Ref:30830
Adult 20/04/2022
49.1671068TortricidaeCelypha rivulana
Celypha rivulana (Scopoli, 1763) © Nigel Richards

Coul Links, Sutherland
July 2017

Ref:30831
Adult 20/04/2022
49.1661076TortricidaeCelypha lacunana
Celypha lacunana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Rockfield, East Ross
July 2011

Ref:30832
Adult 20/04/2022
49.1801079TortricidaePiniphila bifasciana
Piniphila bifasciana (Haworth, 1811) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
July 2017

Ref:30833
Adult 20/04/2022
49.1561083TortricidaeHedya nubiferana
Hedya nubiferana (Haworth, 1811) © Nigel Richards
Marbled Orchard Tortrix

Kildary, East Ross
July 2010

Ref:30834
Adult Marbled Orchard Tortrix20/04/2022
49.1571082TortricidaeHedya pruniana
Hedya pruniana (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards
Plum Tortrix

Rockfield, East Ross
June 2017

Ref:30835
Adult Plum Tortrix20/04/2022
49.1541087TortricidaeOrthotaenia undulana
Orthotaenia undulana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
June 2020

Ref:30836
Adult 20/04/2022
49.1501093TortricidaeApotomis betuletana
Apotomis betuletana (Haworth, 1811) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
July 2013

Ref:30837
Adult 20/04/2022
49.2651201TortricidaeEucosma cana
Eucosma cana (Haworth, 1811) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
June 2020

Ref:30838
Adult 20/04/2022
49.2861184aTortricidaeEpiblema cirsiana
Epiblema cirsiana (Zeller, 1843) © Nigel Richards

Rockfield, East Ross
June 2016
male, gen. det.

Ref:30839
Adult 20/04/2022
49.2921174TortricidaeNotocelia cynosbatella
Notocelia cynosbatella (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Coul Links, Sutherland
May 2020

Ref:30840
Adult 20/04/2022
49.2851184TortricidaeEpiblema scutulana
Epiblema scutulana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Fearn, East Ross
June 2018

Ref:30841
Adult 20/04/2022
49.2981176TortricidaeNotocelia trimaculana
Notocelia trimaculana (Haworth, 1811) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
June 2018

Ref:30842
Adult 20/04/2022
73.0692243NoctuidaeXylocampa areola
Xylocampa areola (Esper, 1789) © Nigel Richards
Early Grey

Kildary, East Ross
April 2018

Ref:30792
Adult Early Grey19/04/2022
73.0692243NoctuidaeXylocampa areola
Xylocampa areola (Esper, 1789) © Nigel Richards
Early Grey

Kildary, East Ross
April 2019

Ref:30794
Adult Early Grey19/04/2022
70.0671747GeometridaeAnticlea derivata
Anticlea derivata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Streamer

Kildary, East Ross
March 2019

Ref:30795
Adult Streamer19/04/2022
70.0671747GeometridaeAnticlea derivata
Anticlea derivata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Streamer

Kildary, East Ross
18 April 2022

Ref:30796
Adult Streamer19/04/2022
2.0080012EriocraniidaeEriocrania sangii
Eriocrania sangii (Wood, 1891) © Nigel Richards

Hindwing scales of E. sangii. Hindwing scales of E. semipurpurella are the same structure.

Ref:30809
Misc 19/04/2022
2.0030008EriocraniidaeHeringocrania unimaculella
Heringocrania unimaculella (Zetterstedt, 1839) © Nigel Richards

Hindwing scales of H. unimaculella.

Ref:30810
Misc 19/04/2022
2.0040009EriocraniidaeEriocrania sparrmannella
Eriocrania sparrmannella (Bosc, 1791) © Nigel Richards

Hindwing scales of E. sparrmannella.

Ref:30811
Misc 19/04/2022
2.0060011EriocraniidaeEriocrania cicatricella
Eriocrania cicatricella (Zetterstedt, 1839) © Nigel Richards

Hindwing scales of E. cicatricella.

Ref:30812
Misc 19/04/2022
70.1411862GeometridaeGymnoscelis rufifasciata
Gymnoscelis rufifasciata (Haworth, 1809) © Nigel Richards
Double-striped Pug

Kildary, East Ross
17 April 2022

Ref:30789
Adult Double-striped Pug18/04/2022
70.1561852GeometridaeEupithecia abbreviata
Eupithecia abbreviata Stephens, 1831 © Nigel Richards
Brindled Pug

Kildary, East Ross
17 April 2022

Ref:30790
Adult Brindled Pug18/04/2022
29.0010663ChimabachidaeDiurnea fagella
Diurnea fagella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
17 April 2022
female

Ref:30781
Adult 17/04/2022
73.2462185NoctuidaeOrthosia populeti
Orthosia populeti (Fabricius, 1781) © Nigel Richards
Lead-coloured Drab

Kildary, East Ross
15 April 2022

Ref:30776
Adult Lead-coloured Drab16/04/2022
49.0801053TortricidaeAcleris hastiana
Acleris hastiana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
15 April 2022
Male, gen det

Ref:30777
Adult 16/04/2022
63.0661333CrambidaeScoparia pyralella
Scoparia pyralella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Tarbat Ness, East Ross
June 2016

Ref:30760
Adult 15/04/2022
63.0641334CrambidaeScoparia ambigualis
Scoparia ambigualis (Treitschke, 1829) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
May 2020

Ref:30761
Adult 15/04/2022
63.0651335CrambidaeScoparia ancipitella
Scoparia ancipitella (La Harpe, 1855) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
June 2012

Ref:30762
Adult 15/04/2022
63.0671338CrambidaeEudonia lacustrata
Eudonia lacustrata (Panzer, 1804) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
June 2021

Ref:30763
Adult 15/04/2022
63.0671338CrambidaeEudonia lacustrata
Eudonia lacustrata (Panzer, 1804) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
July 2020

Ref:30764
Adult 15/04/2022
63.0731340CrambidaeEudonia truncicolella
Eudonia truncicolella (Stainton, 1849) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
July 2015

Ref:30765
Adult 15/04/2022
63.0731340CrambidaeEudonia truncicolella
Eudonia truncicolella (Stainton, 1849) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
August 2020

Ref:30766
Adult 15/04/2022
63.0691342CrambidaeEudonia angustea
Eudonia angustea (Curtis, 1827) © Nigel Richards

Glen Orrin, East Ross
August 2017

Ref:30767
Adult 15/04/2022
63.0741344CrambidaeEudonia mercurella
Eudonia mercurella (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
July 2015

Ref:30768
Adult 15/04/2022
70.2741951GeometridaeAethalura punctulata
Aethalura punctulata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Grey Birch

Kildary, East Ross
April 2019
pair in cop

Ref:30746
Adult Grey Birch14/04/2022
70.2291909GeometridaePseudopanthera macularia
Pseudopanthera macularia (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Speckled Yellow

Glen Orrin, East Ross
June 2016

Ref:30747
Adult Speckled Yellow14/04/2022
70.2481927GeometridaeLycia hirtaria
Lycia hirtaria (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Brindled Beauty

Kildary, East Ross
April 2018
pair in cop

Ref:30748
Adult Brindled Beauty14/04/2022
70.2481927GeometridaeLycia hirtaria
Lycia hirtaria (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Brindled Beauty

Kildary, East Ross
April 2010

Ref:30749
Adult Brindled Beauty14/04/2022
32.0020667DepressariidaeSemioscopis steinkellneriana
Semioscopis steinkellneriana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
April 2019

Ref:30750
Adult 14/04/2022
32.0010666DepressariidaeSemioscopis avellanella
Semioscopis avellanella (Hübner, 1793) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
March 2020

Ref:30751
Adult 14/04/2022
32.0010666DepressariidaeSemioscopis avellanella
Semioscopis avellanella (Hübner, 1793) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
March 2017

Ref:30752
Adult 14/04/2022
49.1110954TortricidaeEupoecilia angustana
Eupoecilia angustana (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards

Tarbat Ness, East Ross
June 2013

Ref:30753
Adult 14/04/2022
49.1330968TortricidaeCochylis nana
Cochylis nana (Haworth, 1811) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
May 2017

Ref:30754
Adult 14/04/2022
49.0091007TortricidaeCapua vulgana
Capua vulgana (Frölich, 1828) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
June 2014
pair in cop

Ref:30755
Adult 14/04/2022
72.0312069ErebidaeTyria jacobaeae
Tyria jacobaeae (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Cinnabar

April 2019
Bred ex larva

Ref:30756
Adult Cinnabar14/04/2022
73.3322122NoctuidaeDiarsia brunnea
Diarsia brunnea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Purple Clay

Kildary, East Ross
July 2015

Ref:30720
Adult Purple Clay13/04/2022
73.2612150NoctuidaePolia nebulosa
Polia nebulosa (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Grey Arches

Kildary, East Ross
June 2017

Ref:30721
Adult Grey Arches13/04/2022
73.3322122NoctuidaeDiarsia brunnea
Diarsia brunnea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Purple Clay

Kildary, East Ross
July 2015

Ref:30722
Adult Purple Clay13/04/2022
73.3602127NoctuidaeXestia ditrapezium
Xestia ditrapezium ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Triple-spotted Clay

Kildary, East Ross
August 2013

Ref:30723
Adult Triple-spotted Clay13/04/2022
73.3312121NoctuidaeDiarsia dahlii
Diarsia dahlii (Hübner, [1813]) © Nigel Richards
Barred Chestnut

Kildary, East Ross
August 2010

Ref:30724
Adult Barred Chestnut13/04/2022
70.1731825GeometridaeEupithecia centaureata
Eupithecia centaureata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Lime-speck Pug

Edinburgh
August 2020

Ref:30728
Adult Lime-speck Pug13/04/2022
70.1541822GeometridaeEupithecia pygmaeata
Eupithecia pygmaeata (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards
Marsh Pug

Tarbat Ness, East Ross
July 2012

Ref:30729
Adult Marsh Pug13/04/2022
70.1771828GeometridaeEupithecia satyrata
Eupithecia satyrata (Hübner, [1813]) © Nigel Richards
Satyr Pug

Bendeallt, East Ross
June 2017

Ref:30730
Adult Satyr Pug13/04/2022
70.1621857GeometridaeEupithecia tantillaria
Eupithecia tantillaria Boisduval, 1840 © Nigel Richards
Dwarf Pug

Kildary, East Ross
May 2019

Ref:30731
Adult Dwarf Pug13/04/2022
70.1561852GeometridaeEupithecia abbreviata
Eupithecia abbreviata Stephens, 1831 © Nigel Richards
Brindled Pug

Kildary, East Ross
April 2011

Ref:30732
Adult Brindled Pug13/04/2022
70.1611851GeometridaeEupithecia virgaureata
Eupithecia virgaureata Doubleday, 1861 © Nigel Richards
Golden-rod Pug

Kildary, East Ross
April 2011

Ref:30733
Adult Golden-rod Pug13/04/2022
70.1871838GeometridaeEupithecia icterata
Eupithecia icterata (Villers, 1789) © Nigel Richards
Tawny Speckled Pug

Kildary, East Ross
August 2020
f. subfulvata

Ref:30734
Adult Tawny Speckled Pug13/04/2022
70.1901837GeometridaeEupithecia subfuscata
Eupithecia subfuscata (Haworth, 1809) © Nigel Richards
Grey Pug

Kildary, East Ross
June 2017

Ref:30735
Adult Grey Pug13/04/2022
70.1831834GeometridaeEupithecia vulgata
Eupithecia vulgata (Haworth, 1809) © Nigel Richards
Common Pug

Kildary, East Ross
May 2020

Ref:30736
Adult Common Pug13/04/2022
70.1711844GeometridaeEupithecia indigata
Eupithecia indigata (Hübner, [1813]) © Nigel Richards
Ochreous Pug

Kildary, East Ross
May 2010

Ref:30737
Adult Ochreous Pug13/04/2022
70.1581854GeometridaeEupithecia pusillata
Eupithecia pusillata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Juniper Pug

Kildary, East Ross
August 2010

Ref:30738
Adult Juniper Pug13/04/2022
73.2422188NoctuidaeOrthosia incerta
Orthosia incerta (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Clouded Drab

Kildary, East Ross
March 2016

Ref:30714
Adult Clouded Drab13/04/2022
73.2422188NoctuidaeOrthosia incerta
Orthosia incerta (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Clouded Drab

Kildary, East Ross
March 2011

Ref:30715
Adult Clouded Drab13/04/2022
73.0532214NoctuidaeCucullia chamomillae
Cucullia chamomillae ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Chamomile Shark

Nigg Bay, East Ross
Adult emerged March 2015 ex larva collected July 2014

Ref:30718
Adult Chamomile Shark13/04/2022
73.2322231aNoctuidaeAporophyla lueneburgensis
Aporophyla lueneburgensis (Freyer, 1848) © Nigel Richards
Northern Deep-brown Dart

Coul Links, Sutherland
August 2019

Ref:30719
Adult Northern Deep-brown Dart13/04/2022
73.2422188NoctuidaeOrthosia incerta
Orthosia incerta (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Clouded Drab

Kildary, East Ross
March 2011

Ref:30706
Adult Clouded Drab12/04/2022
73.2422188NoctuidaeOrthosia incerta
Orthosia incerta (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Clouded Drab

Kildary, East Ross
February 2017

Ref:30707
Adult Clouded Drab12/04/2022
73.3362139NoctuidaeCerastis rubricosa
Cerastis rubricosa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Red Chestnut

Kildary, East Ross
April 2011

Ref:30708
Adult Red Chestnut12/04/2022
73.3362139NoctuidaeCerastis rubricosa
Cerastis rubricosa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Red Chestnut

Kildary, East Ross
April 2018

Ref:30709
Adult Red Chestnut12/04/2022
73.2502189NoctuidaeAnorthoa munda
Anorthoa munda ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Twin-spotted Quaker

Kildary, East Ross
March 2014

Ref:30710
Adult Twin-spotted Quaker12/04/2022
73.2502189NoctuidaeAnorthoa munda
Anorthoa munda ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Twin-spotted Quaker

Kildary, East Ross
March 2015

Ref:30711
Adult Twin-spotted Quaker12/04/2022
63.0801293CrambidaeChrysoteuchia culmella
Chrysoteuchia culmella (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Garden Grass-veneer

Kildary, East Ross
May 2011

Ref:30661
Adult Garden Grass-veneer09/04/2022
63.0801293CrambidaeChrysoteuchia culmella
Chrysoteuchia culmella (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Garden Grass-veneer

Kildary, East Ross
June 2015

Ref:30662
Adult Garden Grass-veneer09/04/2022
69.0031981SphingidaeLaothoe populi
Laothoe populi (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Poplar Hawk-moth

Scotsburn wood, East Ross
24 August 2020
On grey willow.

Ref:30608
Larva Poplar Hawk-moth06/04/2022
73.2492190NoctuidaeOrthosia gothica
Orthosia gothica (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Hebrew Character

Kildary, East Ross
!6 July 2016
37 mm larva on yellow iris.

Ref:30609
Larva Hebrew Character06/04/2022
73.0682245NoctuidaeAllophyes oxyacanthae
Allophyes oxyacanthae (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Green-brindled Crescent

Kildary, East Ross
22 May 2018
16 mm larva

Ref:30610
Larva Green-brindled Crescent06/04/2022
73.0682245NoctuidaeAllophyes oxyacanthae
Allophyes oxyacanthae (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Green-brindled Crescent

Kildary, East Ross
28 June 2016
30 mm larva.

Ref:30611
Larva Green-brindled Crescent06/04/2022
69.0161991SphingidaeDeilephila elpenor
Deilephila elpenor (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Elephant Hawk-moth

Scotsburn wood, East Ross
August 2020

Ref:30614
Larva Elephant Hawk-moth06/04/2022
72.0262057ErebidaeArctia caja
Arctia caja (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Garden Tiger

Strath Rory, East Ross
September 2014
Early instar larva on ragwort

Ref:30615
Larva Garden Tiger06/04/2022
72.0262057ErebidaeArctia caja
Arctia caja (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Garden Tiger

Glen Orrin, East Ross
May 2018

Ref:30616
Larva Garden Tiger06/04/2022
73.2492190NoctuidaeOrthosia gothica
Orthosia gothica (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Hebrew Character

Kildary, East Ross
March 2019

Ref:30577
Adult Hebrew Character05/04/2022
73.2492190NoctuidaeOrthosia gothica
Orthosia gothica (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Hebrew Character

Kildary, East Ross
March 2012
f. gothicina

Ref:30578
Adult Hebrew Character05/04/2022
73.2492190NoctuidaeOrthosia gothica
Orthosia gothica (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Hebrew Character

Kildary, East Ross
March 2014
f. obsoleta

Ref:30579
Adult Hebrew Character05/04/2022
73.2502189NoctuidaeAnorthoa munda
Anorthoa munda ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Twin-spotted Quaker

Kildary, East Ross
March 2021

Ref:30580
Adult Twin-spotted Quaker05/04/2022
73.2452182NoctuidaeOrthosia cruda
Orthosia cruda ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Small Quaker

Kildary, East Ross
April 2020

Ref:30581
Adult Small Quaker05/04/2022
73.2462185NoctuidaeOrthosia populeti
Orthosia populeti (Fabricius, 1781) © Nigel Richards
Lead-coloured Drab

Kildary, East Ross
March 2019

Ref:30582
Adult Lead-coloured Drab05/04/2022
70.2021881GeometridaeTrichopteryx carpinata
Trichopteryx carpinata (Borkhausen, 1794) © Nigel Richards
Early Tooth-striped

Kildary, East Ross
April 2016
f. fasciata

Ref:30583
Adult Early Tooth-striped05/04/2022
70.2001883GeometridaeAcasis viretata
Acasis viretata (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards
Yellow-barred Brindle

Kildary, East Ross
April 2018

Ref:30584
Adult Yellow-barred Brindle05/04/2022
70.2391919GeometridaeSelenia tetralunaria
Selenia tetralunaria (Hufnagel, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Purple Thorn

Kildary, East Ross
May 2017

Ref:30585
Adult Purple Thorn05/04/2022
70.2431922GeometridaeOurapteryx sambucaria
Ourapteryx sambucaria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Swallow-tailed Moth

Emerged April 2020
Female, bred ex larva

Ref:30586
Adult Swallow-tailed Moth05/04/2022
58.0071550PieridaePieris rapae
Pieris rapae (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Small White

Kildary, East Ross
June 2020

Ref:30554
Adult Small White03/04/2022
58.0031553PieridaeAnthocharis cardamines
Anthocharis cardamines (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Orange-tip

Kildary, East Ross
May 2021
Female

Ref:30555
Adult Orange-tip03/04/2022
59.0041628NymphalidaeCoenonympha tullia
Coenonympha tullia (Müller, 1764) © Nigel Richards
Large Heath

Struie, East Ross
August 2019
ssp. scotica

Ref:30556
Adult Large Heath03/04/2022
59.0091629NymphalidaeAphantopus hyperantus
Aphantopus hyperantus (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Ringlet

Nigg Bay, East Ross
June 2012

Ref:30557
Adult Ringlet03/04/2022
59.0091629NymphalidaeAphantopus hyperantus
Aphantopus hyperantus (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Ringlet

Nigg Bay, East Ross
July 2019

Ref:30558
Adult Ringlet03/04/2022
61.0181574LycaenidaePolyommatus icarus
Polyommatus icarus (Rottemburg, 1775) © Nigel Richards
Common Blue

Logie Quarry, East Ross
August 2021
Female

Ref:30559
Adult Common Blue03/04/2022
61.0101569LycaenidaeCupido minimus
Cupido minimus (Fuessly, 1775) © Nigel Richards
Small Blue

Logie Quarry, East Ross
May 2014

Ref:30560
Adult Small Blue03/04/2022
57.0011532HesperiidaeErynnis tages
Erynnis tages (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Dingy Skipper

Logie Quarry, East Ross
May 2019

Ref:30561
Adult Dingy Skipper03/04/2022
70.2651941GeometridaeAlcis repandata
Alcis repandata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Mottled Beauty

Kildary, East Ross
July 2013

Ref:30539
Adult Mottled Beauty01/04/2022
70.2651941GeometridaeAlcis repandata
Alcis repandata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Mottled Beauty

Kildary, East Ross
June 2018
f. conversaria

Ref:30540
Adult Mottled Beauty01/04/2022
Alcis repandata
Alcis repandata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Mottled Beauty

Kildary, East Ross
July 2020
f. muraria

Ref:30541
Adult Mottled Beauty01/04/2022
29.0010663ChimabachidaeDiurnea fagella
Diurnea fagella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
26 March 2022
Male resting in the wild on silver birch trunk.

Ref:30506
Adult 27/03/2022
29.0010663ChimabachidaeDiurnea fagella
Diurnea fagella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
23 March 2022
Male resting in the wild on silver birch trunk.

Ref:30496
Adult 23/03/2022
59.0231590NymphalidaeVanessa atalanta
Vanessa atalanta (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Red Admiral

Kildary, East Ross
20 March 2022
Faded, post hibernation.

Ref:30474
Adult Red Admiral20/03/2022
29.0010663ChimabachidaeDiurnea fagella
Diurnea fagella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
19 March 2022
Male resting in the wild on mountain ash trunk.

Ref:30470
Adult 19/03/2022
49.0441025TortricidaeTortricodes alternella
Tortricodes alternella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
6 March 2022

Ref:30353
Adult 06/03/2022
66.0101640LasiocampidaeEuthrix potatoria
Euthrix potatoria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Drinker

Croick, East Ross
April 2014

Ref:30208
Larva Drinker23/02/2022
66.0101640LasiocampidaeEuthrix potatoria
Euthrix potatoria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Drinker

Croick, East Ross
April 2017

Ref:30209
Larva Drinker23/02/2022
66.0101640LasiocampidaeEuthrix potatoria
Euthrix potatoria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Drinker

Croick, East Ross
June 2021
40 mm long

Ref:30210
Cocoon Drinker23/02/2022
71.0251994NotodontidaePhalera bucephala
Phalera bucephala (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Buff-tip

Kildary, East Ross
August 2015

Ref:30211
Larva Buff-tip23/02/2022
71.0251994NotodontidaePhalera bucephala
Phalera bucephala (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Buff-tip

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
August 2020

Ref:30212
Larva Buff-tip23/02/2022
19.0050395GlyphipterigidaeGlyphipterix haworthana
Glyphipterix haworthana (Stephens, 1834) © Nigel Richards

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
April 2018
Feeding in cotton-grass, adult reared

Ref:30215
Larva 23/02/2022
17.0030453YpsolophidaeYpsolopha dentella
Ypsolopha dentella (Fabricius, 1775) © Nigel Richards
Honeysuckle Moth

Kildary, East Ross
June 2015
Feeding on honeysuckle, 7 mm.

Ref:30216
Larva Honeysuckle Moth23/02/2022
17.0030453YpsolophidaeYpsolopha dentella
Ypsolopha dentella (Fabricius, 1775) © Nigel Richards
Honeysuckle Moth

Kildary, East Ross
June 2015
Feeding on honeysuckle, 14 mm.

Ref:30217
Larva Honeysuckle Moth23/02/2022
49.0280986TortricidaeSyndemis musculana
Syndemis musculana (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
March 2021
From spinning in rose, post hibernation, 10 mm. Adult reared.

Ref:30218
Larva 23/02/2022
29.0010663ChimabachidaeDiurnea fagella
Diurnea fagella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
December 2017
Pupa (13 mm) from larval spinning in Salix cinerea, adult reared

Ref:30219
Pupa 23/02/2022
70.1511817GeometridaeEupithecia pulchellata
Eupithecia pulchellata Stephens, 1831 © Nigel Richards
Foxglove Pug

Kildary, East Ross
July 2015

Ref:30188
Larva Foxglove Pug23/02/2022
70.1511817GeometridaeEupithecia pulchellata
Eupithecia pulchellata Stephens, 1831 © Nigel Richards
Foxglove Pug

Kildary, East Ross
July 2015

Ref:30189
Larva Foxglove Pug23/02/2022
70.1681846GeometridaeEupithecia nanata
Eupithecia nanata (Hübner, [1813]) © Nigel Richards
Narrow-winged Pug

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
September 2016
Adult reared

Ref:30190
Larva Narrow-winged Pug23/02/2022
70.1681846GeometridaeEupithecia nanata
Eupithecia nanata (Hübner, [1813]) © Nigel Richards
Narrow-winged Pug

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
September 2015
Adult reared

Ref:30191
Larva Narrow-winged Pug23/02/2022
70.1681846GeometridaeEupithecia nanata
Eupithecia nanata (Hübner, [1813]) © Nigel Richards
Narrow-winged Pug

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
December 2015
Ex larva, adult reared

Ref:30192
Pupa Narrow-winged Pug23/02/2022
70.1561852GeometridaeEupithecia abbreviata
Eupithecia abbreviata Stephens, 1831 © Nigel Richards
Brindled Pug

Kildary, East Ross
June 2018
Tapped off pedunculate oak

Ref:30193
Larva Brindled Pug23/02/2022
70.1411862GeometridaeGymnoscelis rufifasciata
Gymnoscelis rufifasciata (Haworth, 1809) © Nigel Richards
Double-striped Pug

Kildary, East Ross
September 2015
Feeding on garden mint

Ref:30194
Larva Double-striped Pug23/02/2022
70.1581854GeometridaeEupithecia pusillata
Eupithecia pusillata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Juniper Pug

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
May 2015
Tapped off juniper

Ref:30196
Larva Juniper Pug23/02/2022
70.1581854GeometridaeEupithecia pusillata
Eupithecia pusillata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Juniper Pug

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
May 2015
Tapped off juniper

Ref:30197
Larva Juniper Pug23/02/2022
70.1581854GeometridaeEupithecia pusillata
Eupithecia pusillata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Juniper Pug

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
June 2015
Tapped off juniper

Ref:30198
Larva Juniper Pug23/02/2022
70.0681748GeometridaeMesoleuca albicillata
Mesoleuca albicillata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Beautiful Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
October 2019
On bramble, adult reared

Ref:30199
Larva Beautiful Carpet23/02/2022
70.0681748GeometridaeMesoleuca albicillata
Mesoleuca albicillata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Beautiful Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
January 2020
Ex larva, adult reared

Ref:30200
Pupa Beautiful Carpet23/02/2022
65.0161659DrepanidaeAchlya flavicornis
Achlya flavicornis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Yellow Horned

Strath Carnaig, Sutherland
August 2016

Ref:30201
Larva Yellow Horned23/02/2022
70.2841962GeometridaeHylaea fasciaria
Hylaea fasciaria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Barred Red

Kildary, East Ross
April 2018
On Scots Pine

Ref:30202
Larva Barred Red23/02/2022
68.0011643SaturniidaeSaturnia pavonia
Saturnia pavonia (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Emperor Moth

Croick, East Ross
August 2015

Ref:30204
Larva Emperor Moth23/02/2022
68.0011643SaturniidaeSaturnia pavonia
Saturnia pavonia (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Emperor Moth

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
September 2012

Ref:30205
Larva Emperor Moth23/02/2022
68.0011643SaturniidaeSaturnia pavonia
Saturnia pavonia (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Emperor Moth

Croick, East Ross
May 2019

Ref:30206
Cocoon Emperor Moth23/02/2022
66.0101640LasiocampidaeEuthrix potatoria
Euthrix potatoria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Drinker

Croick, East Ross
May 2011

Ref:30207
Larva Drinker23/02/2022
49.2461130TortricidaeEpinotia pygmaeana
Epinotia pygmaeana (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
25 April 2021
Male, tapped from Norway spruce

Ref:29934
Adult 09/02/2022
44.0011288AlucitidaeAlucita hexadactyla
Alucita hexadactyla Linnaeus, 1758 © Nigel Richards
Twenty-plume Moth

Kildary, East Ross
9 February 2022

Ref:29935
Adult Twenty-plume Moth09/02/2022
21.0050256LyonetiidaeLeucoptera spartifoliella
Leucoptera spartifoliella (Hübner, [1813]) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
8 February 2022
Mines in broom, initially mining upwards and interestingly with pale egg cases sometimes still not fallen off. Head of extracted yellowish larva inset.

Ref:29926
Mine 08/02/2022
15.0610340GracillariidaePhyllonorycter scopariella
Phyllonorycter scopariella (Zeller, 1846) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
2015 & 2018
Males, gen. det.

Ref:29902
Adult 07/02/2022
15.0610340GracillariidaePhyllonorycter scopariella
Phyllonorycter scopariella (Zeller, 1846) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
13 March 2019
Mine in broom with pupal exuviae and pupal cremaster inset

Ref:29903
Mine 07/02/2022
62.0071433PyralidaeCryptoblabes bistriga
Cryptoblabes bistriga (Haworth, 1811) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
21 August 2015

Ref:29883
Adult 06/02/2022
62.0071433PyralidaeCryptoblabes bistriga
Cryptoblabes bistriga (Haworth, 1811) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
15 July 2017

Ref:29884
Adult 06/02/2022
70.2551934GeometridaeAgriopis marginaria
Agriopis marginaria (Fabricius, [1777]) © Nigel Richards
Dotted Border

Kildary, East Ross
2 February 2022

Ref:29842
Adult Dotted Border03/02/2022
33.0050722EthmiidaeEthmia pyrausta
Ethmia pyrausta (Pallas, 1771) © Nigel Richards

Strathcarron, East Ross
28 April 2014
Adults found sitting openly on still brown vegetation with larval pabulum Thalictrum alpinum only just breaking through.

Ref:29753
Habitat 29/01/2022
63.1001314CrambidaeCatoptria margaritella
Catoptria margaritella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Pearl-band Grass-veneer

Kildary, East Ross
August 2019

Ref:29756
Adult Pearl-band Grass-veneer29/01/2022
63.1001314CrambidaeCatoptria margaritella
Catoptria margaritella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Pearl-band Grass-veneer

Kildary, East Ross
August 2019

Ref:29757
Adult Pearl-band Grass-veneer29/01/2022
63.1141345CrambidaeElophila nymphaeata
Elophila nymphaeata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Brown China-mark

Kildary, East Ross
June 2011

Ref:29758
Adult Brown China-mark29/01/2022
12.0220221TineidaeNemapogon picarella
Nemapogon picarella (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards

Little Scatwell, East Ross
June 2018

Ref:29765
Adult 29/01/2022
15.0460326GracillariidaePhyllonorycter blancardella
Phyllonorycter blancardella (Fabricius, 1781) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
Bred ex mine in apple (2017)

Ref:29766
Adult 29/01/2022
33.0050722EthmiidaeEthmia pyrausta
Ethmia pyrausta (Pallas, 1771) © Nigel Richards

Strathcarron, East Ross
April 2014
Female

Ref:29738
Adult 28/01/2022
33.0050722EthmiidaeEthmia pyrausta
Ethmia pyrausta (Pallas, 1771) © Nigel Richards

Strathcarron, East Ross
May 2017
Pair in cop

Ref:29739
Adult 28/01/2022
73.0262412NoctuidaeDeltote uncula
Deltote uncula (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Silver Hook

Little Scatwell, Strathconon
July 2018

Ref:29706
Adult Silver Hook27/01/2022
72.0842462ErebidaeCallistege mi
Callistege mi (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Mother Shipton

Dornoch Point, Sutherland
June 2013

Ref:29708
Adult Mother Shipton27/01/2022
72.0012469ErebidaeScoliopteryx libatrix
Scoliopteryx libatrix (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Herald

Kildary, East Ross
April 2018

Ref:29710
Adult Herald27/01/2022
72.0042480ErebidaeHypena rostralis
Hypena rostralis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Buttoned Snout

Tamasi, Hungary
December 2013

Ref:29713
Adult Buttoned Snout27/01/2022
73.0212447NoctuidaeSyngrapha interrogationis
Syngrapha interrogationis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Scarce Silver Y

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
August 2013

Ref:29716
Adult Scarce Silver Y27/01/2022
73.0172443NoctuidaeAutographa jota
Autographa jota (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Plain Golden Y

Kildary, East Ross
July 2020

Ref:29717
Adult Plain Golden Y27/01/2022
73.0232440NoctuidaePlusia putnami
Plusia putnami Grote, 1873 © Nigel Richards
Lempke's Gold Spot

Kildary, East Ross
July 2014

Ref:29718
Adult Lempke's Gold Spot27/01/2022
74.0092423NolidaeNycteola revayana
Nycteola revayana (Scopoli, 1772) © Nigel Richards
Oak Nycteoline

Kildary, East Ross
March 2014

Ref:29719
Adult Oak Nycteoline27/01/2022
74.0092423NolidaeNycteola revayana
Nycteola revayana (Scopoli, 1772) © Nigel Richards
Oak Nycteoline

Kildary, East Ross
March 2017

Ref:29720
Adult Oak Nycteoline27/01/2022
32.0240702DepressariidaeAgonopterix assimilella
Agonopterix assimilella (Treitschke, 1832) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
26 January 2020
Initial tenanted mine in broom

Ref:29686
Mine 26/01/2022
32.0240702DepressariidaeAgonopterix assimilella
Agonopterix assimilella (Treitschke, 1832) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
26 January 2020
Larva from initial mine in broom

Ref:29687
Larva 26/01/2022
49.1781070TortricidaeStictea mygindiana
Stictea mygindiana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Bendeallt, Glen Glass, East Ross
June 2016
Bred ex larval spinning in cowberry

Ref:29688
Adult 26/01/2022
49.1591085TortricidaeHedya atropunctana
Hedya atropunctana (Zetterstedt, 1839) © Nigel Richards

Strath Carnaig, Sutherland
May 2021
Bred ex larval spinning in bog-myrtle

Ref:29689
Adult 26/01/2022
49.1851109TortricidaeLobesia littoralis
Lobesia littoralis (Westwood & Humphreys, 1845) © Nigel Richards

Tarbat Ness, East Ross
June 2013

Ref:29690
Adult 26/01/2022
49.3451219TortricidaeLathronympha strigana
Lathronympha strigana (Fabricius, 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
June 2020
Bred ex larva on St John's-wort

Ref:29691
Adult 26/01/2022
65.0121656DrepanidaeTetheella fluctuosa
Tetheella fluctuosa (Hübner, [1803]) © Nigel Richards
Satin Lutestring

Kildary, East Ross
June 2018

Ref:29692
Adult Satin Lutestring26/01/2022
65.0081652DrepanidaeThyatira batis
Thyatira batis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Peach Blossom

Kildary, East Ross
June 2016

Ref:29693
Adult Peach Blossom26/01/2022
72.0232059ErebidaeDiacrisia sannio
Diacrisia sannio (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Clouded Buff

Glen Orrin, East Ross
June 2013

Ref:29609
Adult Clouded Buff24/01/2022
74.0042078NolidaeNola confusalis
Nola confusalis (Herrich-Schäffer, 1847) © Nigel Richards
Least Black Arches

Kildary, East Ross
April 2020

Ref:29610
Adult Least Black Arches24/01/2022
73.3222085NoctuidaeAgrotis vestigialis
Agrotis vestigialis (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Archer's Dart

Kildary, East Ross
August 2010

Ref:29611
Adult Archer's Dart24/01/2022
73.0952389NoctuidaeCaradrina clavipalpis
Caradrina clavipalpis (Scopoli, 1763) © Nigel Richards
Pale Mottled Willow

Kildary, East Ross
September 2010

Ref:29613
Adult Pale Mottled Willow24/01/2022
73.0612394NoctuidaeStilbia anomala
Stilbia anomala (Haworth, 1812) © Nigel Richards
Anomalous

Kildary, East Ross
August 2016

Ref:29614
Adult Anomalous24/01/2022
70.2471926GeometridaePhigalia pilosaria
Phigalia pilosaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Pale Brindled Beauty

Kildary, East Ross
22 January 2022

Ref:29574
Adult Pale Brindled Beauty23/01/2022
70.2481927GeometridaeLycia hirtaria
Lycia hirtaria (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Brindled Beauty

Kildary, East Ross
July 2016
20 mm larva

Ref:29585
Larva Brindled Beauty23/01/2022
70.2481927GeometridaeLycia hirtaria
Lycia hirtaria (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Brindled Beauty

Kildary, East Ross
August 2015
52 mm larva

Ref:29586
Larva Brindled Beauty23/01/2022
70.2561935GeometridaeErannis defoliaria
Erannis defoliaria (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Mottled Umber

Kildary, East Ross
1 January 2022

Ref:29277
Adult Mottled Umber02/01/2022
17.0130463YpsolophidaeYpsolopha vittella
Ypsolopha vittella (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
12 August 2016

Ref:29141
Adult 25/12/2021
17.0130463YpsolophidaeYpsolopha vittella
Ypsolopha vittella (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
1 August 2020

Ref:29142
Adult 25/12/2021
17.0130463YpsolophidaeYpsolopha vittella
Ypsolopha vittella (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
22 August 2021

Ref:29143
Adult 25/12/2021
17.0100460YpsolophidaeYpsolopha parenthesella
Ypsolopha parenthesella (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
17 July 2014

Ref:29144
Adult 25/12/2021
17.0120462YpsolophidaeYpsolopha sequella
Ypsolopha sequella (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards

Edinburgh
August 2019

Ref:29145
Adult 25/12/2021
73.2982193NoctuidaeMythimna ferrago
Mythimna ferrago (Fabricius, 1787) © Nigel Richards
Clay

Kildary, East Ross
June 2010
Male underside

Ref:28735
Adult Clay30/11/2021
73.2912199NoctuidaeMythimna pallens
Mythimna pallens (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Common Wainscot

Nigg Bay, East Ross
July 2017

Ref:28736
Adult Common Wainscot30/11/2021
73.3012205NoctuidaeLeucania comma
Leucania comma (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Shoulder-striped Wainscot

Kildary, East Ross
June 2018

Ref:28737
Adult Shoulder-striped Wainscot30/11/2021
73.2342229NoctuidaeDasypolia templi
Dasypolia templi (Thunberg, 1792) © Nigel Richards
Brindled Ochre

Kildary, East Ross
March 2016

Ref:28738
Adult Brindled Ochre30/11/2021
70.1011775GeometridaeColostygia multistrigaria
Colostygia multistrigaria (Haworth, 1809) © Nigel Richards
Mottled Grey

Kildary, East Ross
March 2013

Ref:28739
Adult Mottled Grey30/11/2021
72.0242064ErebidaePhragmatobia fuliginosa
Phragmatobia fuliginosa (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Ruby Tiger

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
May 2015

Ref:28740
Adult Ruby Tiger30/11/2021
73.3512114NoctuidaeGraphiphora augur
Graphiphora augur (Fabricius, 1775) © Nigel Richards
Double Dart

Fearn, East Ross
July 2014

Ref:28741
Adult Double Dart30/11/2021
50.0010162CossidaeCossus cossus
Cossus cossus (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Goat Moth

Little Scatwell, East Ross
June 2018

Ref:28742
Adult Goat Moth30/11/2021
50.0010162CossidaeCossus cossus
Cossus cossus (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Goat Moth

Little Scatwell. East Ross
July 2017
Goat moth tree (silver birch) with larval holes

Ref:28743
Larva Goat Moth30/11/2021
52.0030371SesiidaeSesia bembeciformis
Sesia bembeciformis (Hübner, [1806]) © Nigel Richards
Lunar Hornet Moth

Logie Quarry, East Ross
March 2020
Larval bore holes in cut salix sp

Ref:28744
Larva Lunar Hornet Moth30/11/2021
21.0050256LyonetiidaeLeucoptera spartifoliella
Leucoptera spartifoliella (Hübner, [1813]) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
April 2021
Pupal cocoon on broom (reared to adult)

Ref:28705
Cocoon 29/11/2021
49.2071119TortricidaeAncylis geminana
Ancylis geminana (Donovan, 1806) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
May 2018

Ref:28706
Adult 29/11/2021
48.0070389ChoreutidaeChoreutis pariana
Choreutis pariana (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Apple Leaf Skeletoniser

Kildary, East Ross
August 2016
Bred ex larva on apple

Ref:28707
Adult Apple Leaf Skeletoniser29/11/2021
73.2332232NoctuidaeAporophyla nigra
Aporophyla nigra (Haworth, 1809) © Nigel Richards
Black Rustic

Kildary, East Ross
August 2010

Ref:28708
Adult Black Rustic29/11/2021
73.1562326NoctuidaeApamea crenata
Apamea crenata (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Clouded-bordered Brindle

Kildary, East Ross
June 2017

Ref:28709
Adult Clouded-bordered Brindle29/11/2021
70.2071887GeometridaeLomaspilis marginata
Lomaspilis marginata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Clouded Border

Kildary, East Ross
July 2017

Ref:28710
Adult Clouded Border29/11/2021
70.2541933GeometridaeAgriopis aurantiaria
Agriopis aurantiaria (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards
Scarce Umber

Kildary, East Ross
November 2016

Ref:28711
Adult Scarce Umber29/11/2021
59.0031614NymphalidaePararge aegeria
Pararge aegeria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Speckled Wood

Kildary, East Ross
May 2015

Ref:28712
Larva Speckled Wood29/11/2021
70.2051884GeometridaeAbraxas grossulariata
Abraxas grossulariata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Magpie

Strath Rory, East Ross
May 2017
15 mm larva on heather

Ref:28715
Larva Magpie29/11/2021
70.2371917GeometridaeSelenia dentaria
Selenia dentaria (Fabricius, 1775) © Nigel Richards
Early Thorn

Kildary, East Ross
September 2018

Ref:28717
Larva Early Thorn29/11/2021
71.0232010NotodontidaeOdontosia carmelita
Odontosia carmelita (Esper, [1798]) © Nigel Richards
Scarce Prominent

Kildary, East Ross
April 2018

Ref:28718
Adult Scarce Prominent29/11/2021
73.1762340NoctuidaeOligia fasciuncula
Oligia fasciuncula (Haworth, 1809) © Nigel Richards
Middle-barred Minor

Kildary, East Ross
July 2014

Ref:28723
Adult Middle-barred Minor29/11/2021
73.1442350NoctuidaeDenticucullus pygmina
Denticucullus pygmina (Haworth, 1809) © Nigel Richards
Small Wainscot

Kildary, East Ross
October 2013

Ref:28724
Adult Small Wainscot29/11/2021
73.1442350NoctuidaeDenticucullus pygmina
Denticucullus pygmina (Haworth, 1809) © Nigel Richards
Small Wainscot

Kildary, East Ross
September 2010

Ref:28725
Adult Small Wainscot29/11/2021
73.1272357NoctuidaeAmphipoea lucens
Amphipoea lucens (Freyer, 1845) © Nigel Richards
Large Ear

Kildary, East Ross
August 2011
Male, gen. det.

Ref:28726
Adult Large Ear29/11/2021
73.1272357NoctuidaeAmphipoea lucens
Amphipoea lucens (Freyer, 1845) © Nigel Richards
Large Ear

Kildary, East Ross
August 2021
Male, gen. det.

Ref:28727
Adult Large Ear29/11/2021
73.1212364NoctuidaeGortyna flavago
Gortyna flavago ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Frosted Orange

Kildary, East Ross
September 2018

Ref:28728
Adult Frosted Orange29/11/2021
73.3522138NoctuidaeAnaplectoides prasina
Anaplectoides prasina ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Green Arches

Kildary, East Ross
August 2011
Worn, faded specimen

Ref:28731
Adult Green Arches29/11/2021
73.2712163NoctuidaeCeramica pisi
Ceramica pisi (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Broom Moth

Logie Quarry, East Ross
June 2016

Ref:28732
Adult Broom Moth29/11/2021
73.2762166NoctuidaeSideridis rivularis
Sideridis rivularis (Fabricius, 1775) © Nigel Richards
Campion

Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides
June 2018

Ref:28733
Adult Campion29/11/2021
73.2412179NoctuidaePanolis flammea
Panolis flammea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Pine Beauty

Kildary, East Ross
March 2017

Ref:28734
Adult Pine Beauty29/11/2021
72.0032477ErebidaeHypena proboscidalis
Hypena proboscidalis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Snout

Kildary, East Ross
May 2015

Ref:28674
Larva Snout28/11/2021
74.0082422NolidaePseudoips prasinana
Pseudoips prasinana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Green Silver-lines

Kildary, East Ross
August 2014

Ref:28675
Larva Green Silver-lines28/11/2021
73.0452289NoctuidaeAcronicta rumicis
Acronicta rumicis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Knot Grass

Kildary, East Ross
May 2017

Ref:28676
Adult Knot Grass28/11/2021
73.0452289NoctuidaeAcronicta rumicis
Acronicta rumicis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Knot Grass

Kildary, East Ross
May 2018

Ref:28677
Adult Knot Grass28/11/2021
73.0642299NoctuidaeAmphipyra tragopoginis
Amphipyra tragopoginis (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Mouse Moth

Kildary, East Ross
September 2015

Ref:28678
Adult Mouse Moth28/11/2021
73.2112313NoctuidaeEnargia paleacea
Enargia paleacea (Esper, 1791) © Nigel Richards
Angle-striped Sallow

Kildary, East Ross
August 2010

Ref:28679
Adult Angle-striped Sallow28/11/2021
8.0020130IncurvariidaeIncurvaria masculella
Incurvaria masculella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
May 2020

Ref:28700
Adult 28/11/2021
70.1631856GeometridaeEupithecia lariciata
Eupithecia lariciata (Freyer, 1841) © Nigel Richards
Larch Pug

Kildary, East Ross
May 2020

Ref:28672
Adult Larch Pug27/11/2021
70.2491929GeometridaeLycia lapponaria
Lycia lapponaria (Boisduval, 1840) © Nigel Richards
Rannoch Brindled Beauty

Garve, East Ross
April 2017

Ref:28673
Adult Rannoch Brindled Beauty27/11/2021
72.0672470ErebidaePhytometra viridaria
Phytometra viridaria (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Small Purple-barred

Coul Links, Dornoch Firth, Sutherland
May 2013

Ref:28652
Adult Small Purple-barred27/11/2021
70.0841766GeometridaePlemyria rubiginata
Plemyria rubiginata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Blue-bordered Carpet

Talich SWT reserve, East Ross
August 2017

Ref:28653
Adult Blue-bordered Carpet27/11/2021
70.0811768GeometridaeThera obeliscata
Thera obeliscata (Hübner, [1787]) © Nigel Richards
Grey Pine Carpet

Kildary, East Ross
May 2017
ab. medionigricans

Ref:28654
Adult Grey Pine Carpet27/11/2021
66.0081638LasiocampidaeMacrothylacia rubi
Macrothylacia rubi (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Fox Moth

Kildary, East Ross
May 2018

Ref:28655
Adult Fox Moth27/11/2021
65.0051648DrepanidaeDrepana falcataria
Drepana falcataria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Pebble Hook-tip

Kildary, East Ross
June 2015

Ref:28656
Adult Pebble Hook-tip27/11/2021
70.2171896GeometridaeMacaria brunneata
Macaria brunneata (Thunberg, 1784) © Nigel Richards
Rannoch Looper

Little Scatwell, East Ross
July 2017

Ref:28657
Adult Rannoch Looper27/11/2021
71.0132003NotodontidaeNotodonta ziczac
Notodonta ziczac (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Pebble Prominent

Logie Quarry, East Ross
August 2020
on salix sp.

Ref:28662
Larva Pebble Prominent27/11/2021
70.2401920GeometridaeOdontopera bidentata
Odontopera bidentata (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Scalloped Hazel

Kildary, East Ross
October 2020
Well-camouflaged lichened form on birch

Ref:28663
Larva Scalloped Hazel27/11/2021
70.1761827GeometridaeEupithecia intricata
Eupithecia intricata (Zetterstedt, 1839) © Nigel Richards
Freyer's Pug

Kildary, East Ross
May 2020
Edinburgh Pug - E. intricata intricata

Ref:28669
Adult Freyer's Pug27/11/2021
70.1631856GeometridaeEupithecia lariciata
Eupithecia lariciata (Freyer, 1841) © Nigel Richards
Larch Pug

Kildary, East Ross
June 2012

Ref:28670
Adult Larch Pug27/11/2021
70.1631856GeometridaeEupithecia lariciata
Eupithecia lariciata (Freyer, 1841) © Nigel Richards
Larch Pug

Kildary, East Ross
June 2015

Ref:28671
Adult Larch Pug27/11/2021
72.0172026ErebidaeOrgyia antiqua
Orgyia antiqua (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Vapourer

Kildary, East Ross
August 2016

Ref:28630
Adult Vapourer26/11/2021
72.0422039ErebidaeAtolmis rubricollis
Atolmis rubricollis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Red-necked Footman

Kildary, East Ross
Emerged April 2020 (reared ex larva collected October 2019)

Ref:28631
Adult Red-necked Footman26/11/2021
72.0202060ErebidaeSpilosoma lubricipeda
Spilosoma lubricipeda (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
White Ermine

Kildary, East Ross
July 2015

Ref:28632
Adult White Ermine26/11/2021
72.0202060ErebidaeSpilosoma lubricipeda
Spilosoma lubricipeda (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
White Ermine

Kildary, East Ross
May 2012

Ref:28633
Adult White Ermine26/11/2021
3.0030018HepialidaeKorscheltellus fusconebulosa
Korscheltellus fusconebulosa (De Geer, 1778) © Nigel Richards
Map-winged Swift

Kildary, East Ross
June 2010
f. gallicus

Ref:28634
Adult Map-winged Swift26/11/2021
70.0931758GeometridaeGandaritis pyraliata
Gandaritis pyraliata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Barred Straw

Kildary, East Ross
July 2014

Ref:28635
Adult Barred Straw26/11/2021
49.0901015TortricidaeEulia ministrana
Eulia ministrana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Logie Quarry, East Ross
June 2017
Dark form

Ref:28636
Adult 26/11/2021
49.0631035TortricidaeAcleris bergmanniana
Acleris bergmanniana (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Coul Links, Dornoch Firth, Sutherland
July 2017

Ref:28637
Adult 26/11/2021
4.0680046NepticulidaeTrifurcula immundella
Trifurcula immundella (Zeller, 1839) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
August 2016

Ref:28638
Adult 26/11/2021
49.2691197TortricidaeEucosma campoliliana
Eucosma campoliliana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
June 2020

Ref:28639
Adult 26/11/2021
32.0130708DepressariidaeAgonopterix carduella
Agonopterix carduella (Hübner, [1817]) © Nigel Richards

Scottish Borders (VC81)
November 2021
Female (gen. det.), FW 7.5 mm

Ref:28582
Adult 19/11/2021
32.0130708DepressariidaeAgonopterix carduella
Agonopterix carduella (Hübner, [1817]) © Nigel Richards

Female, underside of hindwing showing two dark cilial lines and heavy dark spotting.
November 2021
Scottish Borders (VC81)

Ref:28583
Misc 19/11/2021
12.0300245TineidaeTinea pallescentella
Tinea pallescentella Stainton, 1851 © Nigel Richards
Large Pale Clothes Moth

Black Isle, East Ross
October 2021

Ref:28216
Adult Large Pale Clothes Moth20/10/2021
12.0300245TineidaeTinea pallescentella
Tinea pallescentella Stainton, 1851 © Nigel Richards
Large Pale Clothes Moth

Black Isle, East Ross
October 2021

Ref:28217
Male Large Pale Clothes Moth20/10/2021
73.1702343aNoctuidaeMesapamea didyma
Mesapamea didyma (Esper, 1788) © Nigel Richards
Lesser Common Rustic

Kildary, East Ross
26 July 2021
Mesapamea didyma (Esper) f. cometes f. nov.
Female, gen. det.. FW 16 mm

Ref:27900
Adult Lesser Common Rustic05/10/2021
71.0251994NotodontidaePhalera bucephala
Phalera bucephala (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Buff-tip

Kildary, East Ross
24 September 2021
Larva 55 mm.

Ref:27804
Larva Buff-tip24/09/2021
73.1182367NoctuidaeCelaena haworthii
Celaena haworthii (Curtis, 1829) © Nigel Richards
Haworth's Minor

Reiff, Ruhba Mor peninsular, Wester Ross
1 September 2021

Ref:27805
Adult Haworth's Minor24/09/2021
59.0231590NymphalidaeVanessa atalanta
Vanessa atalanta (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Red Admiral

Kildary, East Ross
24 September 2021

Ref:27806
Adult Red Admiral24/09/2021
63.0841298CrambidaeCrambus ericella
Crambus ericella (Hübner, [1813]) © Nigel Richards

Loch Fannich, East Ross
17 July 2016

Ref:27742
Adult 19/09/2021
72.0422039ErebidaeAtolmis rubricollis
Atolmis rubricollis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Red-necked Footman

Shandwick woods, East Ross
14 September 2021
Larva (20 mm) on birch

Ref:27738
Larva Red-necked Footman14/09/2021
32.0190689DepressariidaeAgonopterix ciliella
Agonopterix ciliella (Stainton, 1849) © Nigel Richards

RSPB Nigg Bay reserve, East Ross
Male, FW 10.5 mm, bred ex larva collected 3 August 2021, adult emerged 12 September 2021

Ref:27719
Adult 12/09/2021
49.0701042TortricidaeAcleris rhombana
Acleris rhombana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Rhomboid Tortrix

Kildary, East Ross
11 September 2021

Ref:27708
Adult Rhomboid Tortrix11/09/2021
73.1882265NoctuidaeAgrochola helvola
Agrochola helvola (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Flounced Chestnut

Kildary, East Ross
11 September 2021

Ref:27709
Adult Flounced Chestnut11/09/2021
32.0190689DepressariidaeAgonopterix ciliella
Agonopterix ciliella (Stainton, 1849) © Nigel Richards

RSPB Nigg Bay reserve, East Ross
Male, FW 11.5 mm, bred ex larva collected 3 August 2021, adult emerged 8 September 2021

Ref:27685
Adult 09/09/2021
73.1292359NoctuidaeAmphipoea crinanensis
Amphipoea crinanensis (Burrows, 1908) © Nigel Richards
Crinan Ear

Kildary, East Ross
24 August 2021
Male, gen. det., FW 15 mm

Ref:27567
Adult Crinan Ear24/08/2021
73.1292359NoctuidaeAmphipoea crinanensis
Amphipoea crinanensis (Burrows, 1908) © Nigel Richards
Crinan Ear

Kilday, East Ross
22 August 2021
Female, gen. det., FW 14 mm

Ref:27554
Adult Crinan Ear22/08/2021
47.0050483EpermeniidaeEpermenia chaerophyllella
Epermenia chaerophyllella (Goeze, 1783) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
22 August 2021

Ref:27555
Adult 22/08/2021
59.0081618NymphalidaeErebia aethiops
Erebia aethiops (Esper, 1777) © Nigel Richards
Scotch Argus

Loch Ussie, East Ross
12 August 2021

Ref:27532
Adult Scotch Argus18/08/2021
48.0020388ChoreutidaeProchoreutis myllerana
Prochoreutis myllerana (Fabricius, 1794) © Nigel Richards

Raasay, Inner Hebrides
14 August 2021
Female, gen. det.

Ref:27531
Adult 17/08/2021
73.0452289NoctuidaeAcronicta rumicis
Acronicta rumicis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Knot Grass

Kildary, East Ross
16 August 2021
(on crocosmia)

Ref:27525
Larva Knot Grass16/08/2021
73.0322425NoctuidaeColocasia coryli
Colocasia coryli (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Nut-tree Tussock

Kildary, East Ross
16 August 2021
(on salix sp.)

Ref:27526
Larva Nut-tree Tussock16/08/2021
48.0030387ChoreutidaeProchoreutis sehestediana
Prochoreutis sehestediana (Fabricius, [1777]) © Nigel Richards

Loch Ussie, East Ross
12 August 2021
Female, FW 5.5 mm, gen. det.

Ref:27510
Adult 12/08/2021
72.0172026ErebidaeOrgyia antiqua
Orgyia antiqua (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Vapourer

Kildary, East Ross
11 August 2021
Larva (12 mm) on red currant

Ref:27509
Larva Vapourer11/08/2021
16.0050428YponomeutidaeYponomeuta rorrella
Yponomeuta rorrella (Hübner, 1796) © Nigel Richards
Willow Ermine

Portmahomack, East Ross
9 August 2021

Ref:27505
Adult Willow Ermine09/08/2021
49.0330988TortricidaeAphelia viburnana
Aphelia viburnana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Bilberry Tortrix

Glen Affric NNR, East Inverness-shire
26 June 2019
Larva (16 mm) on birch. Adult female (gen. det.) emerged 18 July 2019.

Ref:27495
Larva Bilberry Tortrix06/08/2021
63.0741344CrambidaeEudonia mercurella
Eudonia mercurella (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
Larva (12 mm) collected 19 March 2021. Adult emerged 7 July 2021.

Ref:27494
Larva 05/08/2021
32.0190689DepressariidaeAgonopterix ciliella
Agonopterix ciliella (Stainton, 1849) © Nigel Richards

RSPB Nigg Bay reserve, East Ross
3 August 2021
feeding in flowerhead of wild angelica

Ref:27472
Larva 03/08/2021
73.0382284NoctuidaeAcronicta psi
Acronicta psi (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Grey Dagger

Kildary, East Ross
31 July 2021
on birch

Ref:27464
Larva Grey Dagger02/08/2021
32.0360672DepressariidaeDepressaria radiella
Depressaria radiella (Goeze, 1783) © Nigel Richards
Parsnip Moth

Kildary, East Ross
31 July 2021
on hogweed

Ref:27465
Larva Parsnip Moth02/08/2021
49.0511021TortricidaeCnephasia asseclana
Cnephasia asseclana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Flax Tortrix

Kildary, East Ross
31 July 2021
Female, gen. det., FW 8 mm.

Ref:27466
Adult Flax Tortrix02/08/2021
70.2841962GeometridaeHylaea fasciaria
Hylaea fasciaria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Barred Red

Kildary, East Ross
24 July 2021
Probable f. grisearia Fuchs, 1877

Ref:27374
Adult Barred Red24/07/2021
63.0741344CrambidaeEudonia mercurella
Eudonia mercurella (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
7 July 2021
Male, no hamus, FW 8 mm. Bred ex larva.

Ref:27267
Adult 08/07/2021
38.0160621ElachistidaeElachista subalbidella
Elachista subalbidella Schläger, 1847 © Nigel Richards

Mull VC103
16 June 2021

Ref:27226
Female 02/07/2021
49.3231283TortricidaeDichrorampha montanana
Dichrorampha montanana (Duponchel, 1843) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
30 June 2021
Male, short costal fold, gen. det., FW 7 mm

Ref:27212
Adult 30/06/2021
35.1590760GelechiidaeExoteleia dodecella
Exoteleia dodecella (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
28 June 2021

Ref:27201
Adult 29/06/2021
59.0191607NymphalidaeSpeyeria aglaja
Speyeria aglaja (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Dark Green Fritillary

Loch Fleet, Sutherland
24 June 2021

Ref:27185
Adult Dark Green Fritillary26/06/2021
49.3111287TortricidaeDichrorampha aeratana
Dichrorampha aeratana (Pierce & Metcalfe, 1915) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
26 June 2021
Male, gen. det., FW 7 mm, netted off ox-eye daisies.

Ref:27194
Adult 26/06/2021
4.0770043NepticulidaeEctoedemia weaveri
Ectoedemia weaveri (Stainton, 1855) © Nigel Richards

Scotsburn Woods, East Ross
Ex mine in cowberry collected 10 April 2021. Adult emerged 25 June 2021.

Ref:27171
Adult 25/06/2021
8.0030131IncurvariidaeIncurvaria oehlmanniella
Incurvaria oehlmanniella (Hübner, 1796) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
13 June 2021
Male, FW 6 mm, gen. det.

Ref:27032
Adult 13/06/2021
73.3312121NoctuidaeDiarsia dahlii
Diarsia dahlii (Hübner, [1813]) © Nigel Richards
Barred Chestnut

Strathcarron, East Ross
12 June 2021

Ref:27025
Larva Barred Chestnut12/06/2021
49.1771071TortricidaeArgyroploce arbutella
Argyroploce arbutella (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Nr Tairbeart, Raasay VC104
Leaf spinning in bearberry 17 April 2021. Adult emerged 7 June 2021
Female, FW 6.5 mm
Coll: Stephen Bungard
Det. & photo: Nigel G J Richards

Ref:26985
Adult 09/06/2021
73.2562144NoctuidaeAnarta melanopa
Anarta melanopa (Thunberg, 1791) © Nigel Richards
Broad-bordered White Underwing

Little Wyvis, East Ross
2 June 2021
Nectaring on trailing azalea at approx 700 metres altitude.

Ref:26951
Adult Broad-bordered White Underwing02/06/2021
7.0150140AdelidaeNematopogon swammerdamella
Nematopogon swammerdamella (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Little Scatwell, East Ross
29 May 2021

Ref:26927
Female 30/05/2021
16.0150437YponomeutidaeSwammerdamia caesiella
Swammerdamia caesiella (Hübner, 1796) © Nigel Richards

Strath Carnaig, Sutherland
22 May 2021
Male (FW 6 mm) newly emerged from larval spinning in birch collected 21 September 2020

Ref:26859
Adult 22/05/2021
16.0150437YponomeutidaeSwammerdamia caesiella
Swammerdamia caesiella (Hübner, 1796) © Nigel Richards

Strath Carnaig, Sutherland
21 May 2021
Female (FW 6 mm) newly emerged from larval spinning in birch collected 21 September 2020.

Ref:26850
Adult 21/05/2021
15.0480328GracillariidaePhyllonorycter junoniella
Phyllonorycter junoniella (Zeller, 1846) © Nigel Richards

Scotsburn Woods, East Ross
21 May 2021
Adult emerged from mine in cowberry collected 3 April 2021

Ref:26854
Adult 21/05/2021
70.1201787GeometridaeRheumaptera hastata
Rheumaptera hastata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Argent & Sable

Strath Carnaig, Sutherland
13 May 2021
Adult newly emerged from larval spinning in bog-myrtle collected 20 August 2020

Ref:26823
Adult Argent & Sable13/05/2021
49.1591085TortricidaeHedya atropunctana
Hedya atropunctana (Zetterstedt, 1839) © Nigel Richards

Logie Quarry, East Ross
8 May 2021
Adult emerged ex larval spinning in birch collected 18 July 2020.

Ref:26810
Adult 09/05/2021
35.1510770GelechiidaeCarpatolechia proximella
Carpatolechia proximella (Hübner, 1796) © Nigel Richards

Strath Carnaig, Sutherland
8 May 2021
Adult (male, FW 7.5 mm) emerged from larval spinning in birch collected 21 Sept 2020

Ref:26809
Adult 08/05/2021
15.0340315GracillariidaePhyllonorycter harrisella
Phyllonorycter harrisella (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
6 May 2021
Adult emerged ex mine in oak collected 20 August 2020

Ref:26790
Adult 06/05/2021
49.2401136TortricidaeEpinotia immundana
Epinotia immundana (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1839) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
3 May 2021

Ref:26754
Female 04/05/2021
49.2401136TortricidaeEpinotia immundana
Epinotia immundana (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1839) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
4 May 2021
Male, FW 6 mm

Ref:26757
Adult 04/05/2021
49.2401136TortricidaeEpinotia immundana
Epinotia immundana (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1839) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
3 May 2021
Female, FW 6 mm

Ref:26745
Adult 03/05/2021
73.2082242NoctuidaeXylena exsoleta
Xylena exsoleta (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Sword-grass

Kildary, East Ross
29 March 2021

Ref:26581
Adult Sword-grass18/04/2021
20.0240423ArgyresthiidaeArgyresthia semitestacella
Argyresthia semitestacella (Curtis, 1833) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
20 August 2013
Tapped from beech, FW 7 mm.

Ref:26559
Adult 16/04/2021
4.0770043NepticulidaeEctoedemia weaveri
Ectoedemia weaveri (Stainton, 1855) © Nigel Richards

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
12 April 2021
Tenanted leaf mine in cowberry

Ref:26551
Mine 14/04/2021
49.2221158TortricidaeRhopobota ustomaculana
Rhopobota ustomaculana (Curtis, 1831) © Nigel Richards

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
3 April 2021
Early mines in cowberry (one tenanted) before the larvae exit to feed in spun leaves.

Ref:26446
Mine 03/04/2021
49.0101009TortricidaePhiledonides lunana
Philedonides lunana (Thunberg, 1784) © Nigel Richards

Bendeallt, Glenglass, East Ross
1 April 2021
Female, recently emerged

Ref:26417
Adult 01/04/2021
49.0101009TortricidaePhiledonides lunana
Philedonides lunana (Thunberg, 1784) © Nigel Richards

Bendeallt, Glenglass, East Ross
1 April 2021
Male

Ref:26418
Adult 01/04/2021
49.0101009TortricidaePhiledonides lunana
Philedonides lunana (Thunberg, 1784) © Nigel Richards

Bendeallt, Glenglass, East Ross
1 April 2021
Male

Ref:26419
Adult 01/04/2021
15.0860364GracillariidaePhyllonorycter geniculella
Phyllonorycter geniculella (Ragonot, 1874) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
30 March 2021
ex mine in sycamore

Ref:26413
Adult 30/03/2021
29.0010663ChimabachidaeDiurnea fagella
Diurnea fagella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
23 March 2021
Male

Ref:26376
Adult 23/03/2021
70.2471926GeometridaePhigalia pilosaria
Phigalia pilosaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Pale Brindled Beauty

Kildary, East Ross
18 January 2019
Apterous female

Ref:26139
Adult Pale Brindled Beauty25/02/2021
70.1061799GeometridaeOperophtera brumata
Operophtera brumata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Winter Moth

Kildary, East Ross
27 November 2019
Pair in cop

Ref:26140
Adult Winter Moth25/02/2021
70.2551934GeometridaeAgriopis marginaria
Agriopis marginaria (Fabricius, [1777]) © Nigel Richards
Dotted Border

Kildary, East Ross
22 February 2021
Brachypterous female

Ref:26137
Adult Dotted Border24/02/2021
70.2551934GeometridaeAgriopis marginaria
Agriopis marginaria (Fabricius, [1777]) © Nigel Richards
Dotted Border

Kildary, East Ross
22 February 2021
Pair in cop

Ref:26138
Adult Dotted Border24/02/2021
70.2561935GeometridaeErannis defoliaria
Erannis defoliaria (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Mottled Umber

Kildary, East Ross
25 December 2020

Ref:25163
Adult Mottled Umber26/12/2020
70.2541933GeometridaeAgriopis aurantiaria
Agriopis aurantiaria (Hübner, [1799]) © Nigel Richards
Scarce Umber

Kildary, East Ross
1 December 2020
Adult female ex larva off silver birch collected 23 May 2020

Ref:24847
Adult Scarce Umber01/12/2020
70.1051800GeometridaeOperophtera fagata
Operophtera fagata (Scharfenberg, 1805) © Nigel Richards
Northern Winter Moth

Kildary, East Ross
29 November 2020
Ova on birch ex mated pair

Ref:24831
Egg Northern Winter Moth29/11/2020
73.1942258NoctuidaeConistra vaccinii
Conistra vaccinii (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Chestnut

Kildary, East Ross
10 November 2020
Male gen. prep.

Ref:24817
Male Chestnut25/11/2020
73.1132306NoctuidaePhlogophora meticulosa
Phlogophora meticulosa (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Angle Shades

Kildary, East Ross
23 November 2020

Ref:24818
Adult Angle Shades25/11/2020
70.1051800GeometridaeOperophtera fagata
Operophtera fagata (Scharfenberg, 1805) © Nigel Richards
Northern Winter Moth

Kildary, East Ross
15 November 2020
Pair in cop

Ref:24772
Adult Northern Winter Moth15/11/2020
70.1051800GeometridaeOperophtera fagata
Operophtera fagata (Scharfenberg, 1805) © Nigel Richards
Northern Winter Moth

Kildary, East Ross
15 November 2020
Pair in cop

Ref:24773
Adult Northern Winter Moth15/11/2020
70.1051800GeometridaeOperophtera fagata
Operophtera fagata (Scharfenberg, 1805) © Nigel Richards
Northern Winter Moth

Kildary, East Ross
14 November 2020
Pair in cop

Ref:24768
Adult Northern Winter Moth14/11/2020
4.0450050NepticulidaeStigmella aurella
Stigmella aurella (Fabricius, 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
26 October 2020
Formerly tenanted mine in 'evergreen' bramble with resultant pupal cocoon.

Ref:24732
Mine 09/11/2020
4.0450050NepticulidaeStigmella aurella
Stigmella aurella (Fabricius, 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
26 October 2020
Formerly tenanted mine in 'evergreen' bramble with resultant pupal cocoon.

Ref:24733
Mine 09/11/2020
73.1942258NoctuidaeConistra vaccinii
Conistra vaccinii (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Chestnut

Kildary, East Ross
7 November 2020

Ref:24734
Female Chestnut09/11/2020
4.0100111NepticulidaeStigmella microtheriella
Stigmella microtheriella (Stainton, 1854) © Nigel Richards

Nigg village, East Ross
5 November 2020
Yellowish brown pupal cocoon ex leaf mine in hazel

Ref:24707
Cocoon 05/11/2020
4.0320075NepticulidaeStigmella floslactella
Stigmella floslactella (Haworth, 1828) © Nigel Richards

Nigg village, East Ross
28 June 2017
White pupal cocoons ex leaf mines in hazel, reared to adults.

Ref:24633
Cocoon 23/10/2020
4.0550081NepticulidaeStigmella hemargyrella
Stigmella hemargyrella (Kollar, 1832) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
7 October 2016
Vacated leaf mine in beech.

Ref:24635
Mine 23/10/2020
4.0890037NepticulidaeEctoedemia albifasciella
Ectoedemia albifasciella (Heinemann, 1871) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
20 October 2020
Tenanted mine in pedunculate oak

Ref:24610
Mine 20/10/2020
70.1091797GeometridaeEpirrita autumnata
Epirrita autumnata (Borkhausen, 1794) © Nigel Richards
Autumnal Moth

Kildary, East Ross
11 October 2020
Male

Ref:24500
Adult Autumnal Moth11/10/2020
59.0081618NymphalidaeErebia aethiops
Erebia aethiops (Esper, 1777) © Nigel Richards
Scotch Argus

Croick, Sutherland
30 August 2018

Ref:24459
Adult Scotch Argus08/10/2020
59.0081618NymphalidaeErebia aethiops
Erebia aethiops (Esper, 1777) © Nigel Richards
Scotch Argus

Croick, Sutherland
5 August 2011

Ref:24460
Adult Scotch Argus08/10/2020
58.0061549PieridaePieris brassicae
Pieris brassicae (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Large White

Nigg Bay, East Ross
22 July 2018

Ref:24461
Adult Large White08/10/2020
58.0061549PieridaePieris brassicae
Pieris brassicae (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Large White

Nigg Bay, East Ross
3 June 2020

Ref:24462
Adult Large White08/10/2020
59.0031614NymphalidaePararge aegeria
Pararge aegeria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Speckled Wood

Kildary, East Ross
15 August 2019

Ref:24463
Adult Speckled Wood08/10/2020
58.0081551PieridaePieris napi
Pieris napi (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Green-veined White

Kildary, East Ross
28 May 2019
(together with Glyphipterix simpliciella)

Ref:24465
Adult Green-veined White08/10/2020
58.0081551PieridaePieris napi
Pieris napi (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Green-veined White

Kildary, East Ross
21 August 2018

Ref:24466
Adult Green-veined White08/10/2020
4.0510059NepticulidaeStigmella poterii
Stigmella poterii (Stainton, 1857) © Nigel Richards

Ben Wyvis, East Ross
25 July 2018
Stigmella poterii f. tengstroemi (ABH 4.0511 BF 60) mine in cloudberry (Rubus chamaemorus)

Ref:24372
Mine 30/09/2020
14.0030267BucculatricidaeBucculatrix maritima
Bucculatrix maritima Stainton, 1851 © Nigel Richards

Nigg Bay, East Ross
11 August 2019
Cocoon attached to grass amongst sea aster (adult reared)

Ref:24373
Cocoon 30/09/2020
73.0212447NoctuidaeSyngrapha interrogationis
Syngrapha interrogationis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Scarce Silver Y

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
29 April 2015

Ref:24374
Larva Scarce Silver Y30/09/2020
73.2102256NoctuidaeEupsilia transversa
Eupsilia transversa (Hufnagel, 1766) © Nigel Richards
Satellite

Kildary, East Ross
May 2015
Early instar larva

Ref:24375
Larva Satellite30/09/2020
66.0071637LasiocampidaeLasiocampa quercus
Lasiocampa quercus (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Oak Eggar

Croick, Sutherland
30 May 2014
Northern Eggar f. callunae pair in cop

Ref:24338
Adult Oak Eggar29/09/2020
66.0071637LasiocampidaeLasiocampa quercus
Lasiocampa quercus (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Oak Eggar

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
29 September 2020
Northern Eggar f. callunae early instar larva

Ref:24339
Larva Oak Eggar29/09/2020
72.0242064ErebidaePhragmatobia fuliginosa
Phragmatobia fuliginosa (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Ruby Tiger

Nigg Bay, East Ross
July 2018
Early instar larva, 14 mm

Ref:24340
Larva Ruby Tiger29/09/2020
72.0242064ErebidaePhragmatobia fuliginosa
Phragmatobia fuliginosa (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Ruby Tiger

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
September 2014

Ref:24341
Larva Ruby Tiger29/09/2020
72.0242064ErebidaePhragmatobia fuliginosa
Phragmatobia fuliginosa (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Ruby Tiger

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
April 2015
Adult reared

Ref:24342
Cocoon Ruby Tiger29/09/2020
72.0242064ErebidaePhragmatobia fuliginosa
Phragmatobia fuliginosa (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Ruby Tiger

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
May 2017
Adult newly emerged from cocoon

Ref:24343
Adult Ruby Tiger29/09/2020
49.3201274TortricidaeDichrorampha alpinana
Dichrorampha alpinana (Treitschke, 1830) © Nigel Richards

Kintyre, Argyll and Bute (VC101)
July 2020 (off ox-eye daisy)
Insets: adult male specimen and distal end of aedeagus
Coll: Gordon Hunter
Prep/Det: Nigel Richards

Ref:24265
Male 26/09/2020
71.0122000NotodontidaeNotodonta dromedarius
Notodonta dromedarius (Linnaeus, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Iron Prominent

Kildary, East Ross
25 September 2020
33 mm larva on birch

Ref:24247
Larva Iron Prominent25/09/2020
70.2521931GeometridaeBiston betularia
Biston betularia (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Peppered Moth

Kildary, East Ross
25 September 2020
45 mm larva on birch

Ref:24248
Larva Peppered Moth25/09/2020
70.2771955GeometridaeCabera pusaria
Cabera pusaria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Common White Wave

Kildary, East Ross
25 September 2020
28 mm larva on birch

Ref:24249
Larva Common White Wave25/09/2020
71.0122000NotodontidaeNotodonta dromedarius
Notodonta dromedarius (Linnaeus, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Iron Prominent

Kildary, East Ross
25 September 2020
30 mm larva on birch

Ref:24250
Larva Iron Prominent25/09/2020
70.2771955GeometridaeCabera pusaria
Cabera pusaria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Common White Wave

Kildary, East Ross
25 September 2020
28 mm larva on birch (brown/grey colour form)

Ref:24251
Larva Common White Wave25/09/2020
73.2242247NoctuidaeGriposia aprilina
Griposia aprilina (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Merveille du Jour

Kildary, East Ross
16 September 2020

Ref:24208
Adult Merveille du Jour24/09/2020
71.0212008NotodontidaePtilodon capucina
Ptilodon capucina (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Coxcomb Prominent

Kildary, East Ross
24 September 2020
30 mm larva on hawthorn

Ref:24209
Larva Coxcomb Prominent24/09/2020
70.0861773GeometridaeElectrophaes corylata
Electrophaes corylata (Thunberg, 1792) © Nigel Richards
Broken-barred Carpet

Strath Carnaig, Sutherland
21 September 2020
Larva found on downy birch but later photographed on silver birch.

Ref:24118
Larva Broken-barred Carpet21/09/2020
71.0212008NotodontidaePtilodon capucina
Ptilodon capucina (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Coxcomb Prominent

Strath Carnaig, Sutherland
21 September 2020
Larva on birch

Ref:24119
Larva Coxcomb Prominent21/09/2020
63.0741344CrambidaeEudonia mercurella
Eudonia mercurella (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
17 September 2020

Ref:24066
Adult 17/09/2020
16.0210442YponomeutidaeCedestis gysseleniella
Cedestis gysseleniella Zeller, 1839 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
30 June 2020

Ref:24035
Adult 13/09/2020
70.2401920GeometridaeOdontopera bidentata
Odontopera bidentata (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Scalloped Hazel

Kildary, East Ross
9 September 2020
Lichened form on birch, 25 mm, showing two pairs of vestigial prolegs

Ref:23992
Larva Scalloped Hazel09/09/2020
49.0771048TortricidaeAcleris variegana
Acleris variegana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Garden Rose Tortrix

Kildary, East Ross
7 September 2020

Ref:23990
Adult Garden Rose Tortrix08/09/2020
19.0080392GlyphipterigidaeGlyphipterix schoenicolella
Glyphipterix schoenicolella Boyd, 1858 © Nigel Richards

Grey Hills Grasslands SWT reserve, Girvan, Ayrshire (VC75)
24 August 2020
Female specimen, wing length 4 mm.
Insets: hindwings and gen prep
Coll: Gill Smart
Prep/Det: Nigel Richards

Ref:23991
Adult 08/09/2020
70.1101798GeometridaeEpirrita filigrammaria
Epirrita filigrammaria (Herrich-Schäffer, 1846) © Nigel Richards
Small Autumnal Moth

Kildary, East Ross
5 September 2020
Male, gen. det., 8/9 hairs on cristae

Ref:23970
Adult Small Autumnal Moth05/09/2020
19.0080392GlyphipterigidaeGlyphipterix schoenicolella
Glyphipterix schoenicolella Boyd, 1858 © Nigel Richards

Grey Hill Grasslands SWT reserve, Girvan, Ayrshire (VC75)
24 August 2020
Female, wing length 4 mm
Coll: Gill Smart
Prep/Det: Nigel Richards

Ref:23973
Female 05/09/2020
70.2521931GeometridaeBiston betularia
Biston betularia (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Peppered Moth

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
29 August 2020
30 mm larva on sallow

Ref:23936
Larva Peppered Moth29/08/2020
71.0051997NotodontidaeFurcula furcula
Furcula furcula (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Sallow Kitten

Logie Quarry, Kildary, East Ross
28 August 2020
20 mm (incl tail) larva on sallow

Ref:23937
Larva Sallow Kitten29/08/2020
70.2751952GeometridaeEmaturga atomaria
Ematurga atomaria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Common Heath

Strath Rory, East Ross
24 August 2020
Larva resting on moorland sallow bush

Ref:23938
Larva Common Heath29/08/2020
73.0322425NoctuidaeColocasia coryli
Colocasia coryli (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Nut-tree Tussock

Logie Quarry, Kildary, East Ross
26 August 2020
Larva feeding on birch

Ref:23929
Larva Nut-tree Tussock26/08/2020
35.1510770GelechiidaeCarpatolechia proximella
Carpatolechia proximella (Hübner, 1796) © Nigel Richards

Loch Sheilah, Strath Rory, East Ross
24 August 2020
Larval spinning in birch (larva accidentally vacated)

Ref:23921
Larva 25/08/2020
70.2751952GeometridaeEmaturga atomaria
Ematurga atomaria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Common Heath

Strath Rory, East Ross
24 August 2020
Larva resting on moorland sallow bush

Ref:23922
Larva Common Heath25/08/2020
72.0262057ErebidaeArctia caja
Arctia caja (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Garden Tiger

Strath Rory, East Ross
24 August 2020
Early instar larva (approx 5 mm) on sallow

Ref:23923
Larva Garden Tiger25/08/2020
73.0422286NoctuidaeAcronicta menyanthidis
Acronicta menyanthidis (Esper, 1798) © Nigel Richards
Light Knot Grass

Strath Rory, East Ross
24 August 2020
Larva on moorland sallow bush

Ref:23924
Larva Light Knot Grass25/08/2020
73.0322425NoctuidaeColocasia coryli
Colocasia coryli (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Nut-tree Tussock

Strath Rory, East Ross
24 August 2020
Larva on sallow

Ref:23925
Larva Nut-tree Tussock25/08/2020
66.0081638LasiocampidaeMacrothylacia rubi
Macrothylacia rubi (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Fox Moth

Croick, East Ross
23 August 2011
Early instar larva

Ref:23926
Larva Fox Moth25/08/2020
66.0081638LasiocampidaeMacrothylacia rubi
Macrothylacia rubi (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Fox Moth

Strath Rory, East Ross
24 August 2020
Early instar larva

Ref:23927
Larva Fox Moth25/08/2020
49.2301151TortricidaeEpinotia trigonella
Epinotia trigonella (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
21 August 2020

Ref:23904
Adult 21/08/2020
73.0382284NoctuidaeAcronicta psi
Acronicta psi (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Grey Dagger

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
October 2015

Ref:23909
Larva Grey Dagger21/08/2020
40.0040888MomphidaeMompha propinquella
Mompha propinquella (Stainton, 1851) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
August 2020
Male aedeagus showing 'antlers' and two cornuti, one longish & thin and one broader & gently curved.

Ref:23900
Other 20/08/2020
73.1272357NoctuidaeAmphipoea lucens
Amphipoea lucens (Freyer, 1845) © Nigel Richards
Large Ear

Kildary, East Ross
August 2020

Ref:23894
Female Large Ear18/08/2020
35.0430784GelechiidaeBryotropha galbanella
Bryotropha galbanella (Zeller, 1839) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
August 2020
Male, gen. det., wing length 8 mm

Ref:23889
Adult 16/08/2020
35.0460782GelechiidaeBryotropha senectella
Bryotropha senectella (Zeller, 1839) © Nigel Richards

Nigg Bay, East Ross
August 2015
Male, gen. det., wing length 5 mm

Ref:23890
Adult 16/08/2020
35.0430784GelechiidaeBryotropha galbanella
Bryotropha galbanella (Zeller, 1839) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, East Ross
August 2011
Male, gen. det., wing length 7.5 mm

Ref:23891
Adult 16/08/2020
73.0322425NoctuidaeColocasia coryli
Colocasia coryli (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Nut-tree Tussock

Kildary, East Ross
September 2019

Ref:23879
Larva Nut-tree Tussock12/08/2020
70.2801958GeometridaeLomographa temerata
Lomographa temerata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Clouded Silver

Kildary, East Ross
August 2020

Ref:23880
Larva Clouded Silver12/08/2020
73.2092241NoctuidaeXylena vetusta
Xylena vetusta (Hübner, [1813]) © Nigel Richards
Red Sword-grass

East Ross
June 2018
45 mm larva

Ref:23866
Larva Red Sword-grass09/08/2020
73.0532214NoctuidaeCucullia chamomillae
Cucullia chamomillae ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Chamomile Shark

Nigg Bay, East Ross
July 2014
Late instar larva on mayweed

Ref:23867
Larva Chamomile Shark09/08/2020
73.0532214NoctuidaeCucullia chamomillae
Cucullia chamomillae ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Chamomile Shark

Nigg Bay, East Ross
July 2014
Late instar larva on mayweed

Ref:23868
Larva Chamomile Shark09/08/2020
73.0532214NoctuidaeCucullia chamomillae
Cucullia chamomillae ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Chamomile Shark

Loch Fleet, Sutherland
July 2015
Early instar larva on mayweed

Ref:23869
Larva Chamomile Shark09/08/2020
73.0382284NoctuidaeAcronicta psi
Acronicta psi (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Grey Dagger

Kildary, East Ross
August 2016
Early instar 11 mm larva on apple

Ref:23870
Larva Grey Dagger09/08/2020
73.0382284NoctuidaeAcronicta psi
Acronicta psi (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Grey Dagger

Scotsburn Wood, East Ross
September 2014
Final instar larva on birch

Ref:23871
Larva Grey Dagger09/08/2020
72.0162027ErebidaeDicallomera fascelina
Dicallomera fascelina (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Dark Tussock

Croick, East Ross
May 2013

Ref:23872
Larva Dark Tussock09/08/2020
72.0232059ErebidaeDiacrisia sannio
Diacrisia sannio (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Clouded Buff

Glen Orrin, East Ross
September 2018
18 mm larva on heather

Ref:23873
Larva Clouded Buff09/08/2020
72.0172026ErebidaeOrgyia antiqua
Orgyia antiqua (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Vapourer

Kildary, East Ross
August 2016
Final instar larva

Ref:23874
Larva Vapourer09/08/2020
72.0172026ErebidaeOrgyia antiqua
Orgyia antiqua (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Vapourer

Kildary, East Ross
August 2016
Larval cocoon on yellow iris

Ref:23875
Cocoon Vapourer09/08/2020
71.0122000NotodontidaeNotodonta dromedarius
Notodonta dromedarius (Linnaeus, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Iron Prominent

Kildary, East Ross
September 2019
on birch

Ref:23876
Larva Iron Prominent09/08/2020
71.0132003NotodontidaeNotodonta ziczac
Notodonta ziczac (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Pebble Prominent

Logie Quarry, East Ross
September 2019
on sallow

Ref:23877
Larva Pebble Prominent09/08/2020
52.0030371SesiidaeSesia bembeciformis
Sesia bembeciformis (Hübner, [1806]) © Nigel Richards
Lunar Hornet Moth

Logie Quarry, Kildary, Ross-shire
to pheromone lure
19 July 2020

Ref:23786
Adult Lunar Hornet Moth19/07/2020
73.0962381NoctuidaeHoplodrina octogenaria
Hoplodrina octogenaria (Goeze, 1781) © Nigel Richards
Uncertain

Comparison between Uncertain (left) and Rustic (right) showing differences in the shape of the male juxta.

Ref:23793
Comparison Uncertain19/07/2020
73.0972382NoctuidaeHoplodrina blanda
Hoplodrina blanda ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Rustic

Comparison between Uncertain (left) and Rustic (right) showing differences in the shape of the male juxta.

Ref:23794
Comparison Rustic19/07/2020
70.0821771GeometridaeThera juniperata
Thera juniperata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Juniper Carpet

Coul Links, Sutherland
Final instar
August 2016

Ref:23757
Larva Juniper Carpet16/07/2020
70.1081796GeometridaeEpirrita christyi
Epirrita christyi (Allen, 1906) © Nigel Richards
Pale November Moth

Kildary, Ross-shire
Male, gen. det.
30 September 2016

Ref:23758
Adult Pale November Moth16/07/2020
70.1091797GeometridaeEpirrita autumnata
Epirrita autumnata (Borkhausen, 1794) © Nigel Richards
Autumnal Moth

Kildary, Ross-shire
Male, gen. det.
October 2010

Ref:23759
Adult Autumnal Moth16/07/2020
70.1091797GeometridaeEpirrita autumnata
Epirrita autumnata (Borkhausen, 1794) © Nigel Richards
Autumnal Moth

Scotsburn Wood, Ross-shire
Black-banded form
October 2011

Ref:23760
Adult Autumnal Moth16/07/2020
70.1071795GeometridaeEpirrita dilutata
Epirrita dilutata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
November Moth

Kildary, Ross-shire
Male, gen. det.
October 2016

Ref:23761
Adult November Moth16/07/2020
70.1071795GeometridaeEpirrita dilutata
Epirrita dilutata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
November Moth

Kildary, Ross-shire
Female
October 2013

Ref:23762
Adult November Moth16/07/2020
70.1051800GeometridaeOperophtera fagata
Operophtera fagata (Scharfenberg, 1805) © Nigel Richards
Northern Winter Moth

Kildary, Ross-shire
November 2015

Ref:23763
Adult Northern Winter Moth16/07/2020
70.1051800GeometridaeOperophtera fagata
Operophtera fagata (Scharfenberg, 1805) © Nigel Richards
Northern Winter Moth

Kildary, Ross-shire
November 2010

Ref:23764
Adult Northern Winter Moth16/07/2020
70.0841766GeometridaePlemyria rubiginata
Plemyria rubiginata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Blue-bordered Carpet

Talich SWT reserve, Ross-shire
ssp. plumbata
August 2018

Ref:23765
Adult Blue-bordered Carpet16/07/2020
70.0741777GeometridaeHydriomena furcata
Hydriomena furcata (Thunberg, 1784) © Nigel Richards
July Highflyer

Kildary, Ross-shire
August 2016

Ref:23766
Adult July Highflyer16/07/2020
70.0741777GeometridaeHydriomena furcata
Hydriomena furcata (Thunberg, 1784) © Nigel Richards
July Highflyer

Kildary, Ross-shire
September 2017

Ref:23767
Adult July Highflyer16/07/2020
70.0741777GeometridaeHydriomena furcata
Hydriomena furcata (Thunberg, 1784) © Nigel Richards
July Highflyer

Kildary, Ross-shire
September 2018

Ref:23768
Adult July Highflyer16/07/2020
70.0741777GeometridaeHydriomena furcata
Hydriomena furcata (Thunberg, 1784) © Nigel Richards
July Highflyer

Kildary, Ross-shire
September 2017

Ref:23769
Adult July Highflyer16/07/2020
70.0961761GeometridaeChloroclysta miata
Chloroclysta miata (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Autumn Green Carpet

Kildary, Ross-shire
September 2010

Ref:23770
Set Autumn Green Carpet16/07/2020
70.0951760GeometridaeChloroclysta siterata
Chloroclysta siterata (Hufnagel, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Red-green Carpet

Kildary, Ross-shire
September 2010

Ref:23771
Set Red-green Carpet16/07/2020
70.0981762GeometridaeDysstroma citrata
Dysstroma citrata (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Dark Marbled Carpet

Kildary, Ross-shire
August 2013

Ref:23772
Adult Dark Marbled Carpet16/07/2020
70.0971764GeometridaeDysstroma truncata
Dysstroma truncata (Hufnagel, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Common Marbled Carpet

Kildary, Ross-shire
July 2016

Ref:23773
Adult Common Marbled Carpet16/07/2020
73.0452289NoctuidaeAcronicta rumicis
Acronicta rumicis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Knot Grass

Beinn Clach an Fheadain, Ross-shire
August 2019

Ref:23774
Larva Knot Grass16/07/2020
72.0422039ErebidaeAtolmis rubricollis
Atolmis rubricollis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Red-necked Footman

Shandwick Woods, Ross-shire
October 2019

Ref:23775
Larva Red-necked Footman16/07/2020
30.0030660LypusidaeAgnoea josephinae
Agnoea josephinae (Toll, 1956) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, Ross-shire
Male, gen. det.
July 2020

Ref:23746
Adult 15/07/2020
66.0071637LasiocampidaeLasiocampa quercus
Lasiocampa quercus (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Oak Eggar

Northern Eggar f. callunae
Croick, Sutherland
April 2015

Ref:23696
Larva Oak Eggar14/07/2020
65.0081652DrepanidaeThyatira batis
Thyatira batis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Peach Blossom

Kildary, Ross-shire
September 2019

Ref:23697
Larva Peach Blossom14/07/2020
70.2401920GeometridaeOdontopera bidentata
Odontopera bidentata (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Scalloped Hazel

Kildary, Ross-shire
October 2013

Ref:23698
Larva Scalloped Hazel14/07/2020
70.2401920GeometridaeOdontopera bidentata
Odontopera bidentata (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Scalloped Hazel

Kildary, Ross-shire
Lichened form
October 2015

Ref:23699
Larva Scalloped Hazel14/07/2020
70.2431922GeometridaeOurapteryx sambucaria
Ourapteryx sambucaria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Swallow-tailed Moth

Reared on ivy from eggs from Edinburgh
January 2020

Ref:23700
Larva Swallow-tailed Moth14/07/2020
70.2661942GeometridaeAlcis jubata
Alcis jubata (Thunberg, 1788) © Nigel Richards
Dotted Carpet

Kildary, Ross-shire
May 2016
Reared to adult

Ref:23701
Larva Dotted Carpet14/07/2020
70.2841962GeometridaeHylaea fasciaria
Hylaea fasciaria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Barred Red

Kildary, Ross-shire
April 2015

Ref:23702
Larva Barred Red14/07/2020
70.2831961GeometridaeCampaea margaritaria
Campaea margaritaria (Linnaeus, 1761) © Nigel Richards
Light Emerald

Kildary, Ross-shire
March 2019

Ref:23703
Larva Light Emerald14/07/2020
70.2761954GeometridaeBupalus piniaria
Bupalus piniaria (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Bordered White

Kildary, Ross-shire
October 2014

Ref:23704
Larva Bordered White14/07/2020
70.2521931GeometridaeBiston betularia
Biston betularia (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Peppered Moth

Kildary, Ross-shire
September 2016

Ref:23705
Larva Peppered Moth14/07/2020
70.2881945GeometridaeCleorodes lichenaria
Cleorodes lichenaria (Hufnagel, 1767) © Nigel Richards
Brussels Lace

Kildary, Ross-shire
November 2014

Ref:23706
Larva Brussels Lace14/07/2020
71.0251994NotodontidaePhalera bucephala
Phalera bucephala (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Buff-tip

Kildary, Ross-shire
Dark northern form
August 2015

Ref:23707
Larva Buff-tip14/07/2020
72.0252056ErebidaeParasemia plantaginis
Parasemia plantaginis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Wood Tiger

Scotsburn Wood, Ross-shire
May 2013

Ref:23708
Larva Wood Tiger14/07/2020
73.2712163NoctuidaeCeramica pisi
Ceramica pisi (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Broom Moth

Scotsburn Wood, Ross-shire
August 2015

Ref:23709
Larva Broom Moth14/07/2020
73.2082242NoctuidaeXylena exsoleta
Xylena exsoleta (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Sword-grass

Kildary, Ross-shire
August 2015

Ref:23710
Larva Sword-grass14/07/2020
73.0422286NoctuidaeAcronicta menyanthidis
Acronicta menyanthidis (Esper, 1798) © Nigel Richards
Light Knot Grass

Scotsburn Wood, Ross-shire
September 2018

Ref:23711
Larva Light Knot Grass14/07/2020
58.0081551PieridaePieris napi
Pieris napi (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Green-veined White

Kildary, Ross-shire
September 2014

Ref:23712
Larva Green-veined White14/07/2020
59.0241591NymphalidaeVanessa cardui
Vanessa cardui (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Painted Lady

Ben Deallt, Ross-shire
Reared to adult
August 2018

Ref:23713
Larva Painted Lady14/07/2020
59.0241591NymphalidaeVanessa cardui
Vanessa cardui (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Painted Lady

Ben Deallt, Ross-shire
Reared to adult
August 2018

Ref:23714
Larva Painted Lady14/07/2020
59.0241591NymphalidaeVanessa cardui
Vanessa cardui (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Painted Lady

Ben Deallt, Ross-shire
ex larva, reared to adult
August 2018

Ref:23715
Pupa Painted Lady14/07/2020
59.0191607NymphalidaeSpeyeria aglaja
Speyeria aglaja (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Dark Green Fritillary

Loch Fleet, Sutherland
June 2019

Ref:23716
Larva Dark Green Fritillary14/07/2020
59.0191607NymphalidaeSpeyeria aglaja
Speyeria aglaja (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Dark Green Fritillary

Loch Fleet, Sutherland
July 2013

Ref:23717
Adult Dark Green Fritillary14/07/2020
59.0141601NymphalidaeBoloria euphrosyne
Boloria euphrosyne (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Pearl Bordered Fritillary

Glen Ord, Ross-shire
May 2018

Ref:23718
Adult Pearl Bordered Fritillary14/07/2020
59.0141601NymphalidaeBoloria euphrosyne
Boloria euphrosyne (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Pearl Bordered Fritillary

Glen Ord, Ross-shire
May 2018

Ref:23719
Adult Pearl Bordered Fritillary14/07/2020
61.0161573LycaenidaeAricia artaxerxes
Aricia artaxerxes (Fabricius, 1793) © Nigel Richards
Castle Eden Argus

Northern Brown Argus
Tarbat Ness, Ross-shire
June 2016

Ref:23720
Adult Castle Eden Argus14/07/2020
61.0161573LycaenidaeAricia artaxerxes
Aricia artaxerxes (Fabricius, 1793) © Nigel Richards
Castle Eden Argus

Northern Brown Argus
Tarbat Ness, Ross-shire
June 2016

Ref:23721
Adult Castle Eden Argus14/07/2020
49.1741074TortricidaePhiaris palustrana
Phiaris palustrana (Lienig & Zeller, 1846) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, Ross-shire
Male
June 2019

Ref:23723
Adult 14/07/2020
73.1702343aNoctuidaeMesapamea didyma
Mesapamea didyma (Esper, 1788) © Nigel Richards
Lesser Common Rustic

Kildary, Ross-shire
Male, gen. det.
July 2014

Ref:23724
Adult Lesser Common Rustic14/07/2020
73.1732337NoctuidaeOligia strigilis
Oligia strigilis (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Marbled Minor

Kildary, Ross-shire
Melanic female, gen. det.
July 2020

Ref:23725
Adult Marbled Minor14/07/2020
73.1742339NoctuidaeOligia latruncula
Oligia latruncula ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Tawny Marbled Minor

Kildary, Ross-shire
Male, gen. det.
June 2017

Ref:23726
Adult Tawny Marbled Minor14/07/2020
73.1742339NoctuidaeOligia latruncula
Oligia latruncula ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Tawny Marbled Minor

Kildary, Ross-shire
June 2017

Ref:23727
Male Tawny Marbled Minor14/07/2020
73.1742339NoctuidaeOligia latruncula
Oligia latruncula ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Tawny Marbled Minor

Kildary, Ross-shire
Female, gen. det.
June 2020

Ref:23728
Adult Tawny Marbled Minor14/07/2020
73.1742339NoctuidaeOligia latruncula
Oligia latruncula ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards
Tawny Marbled Minor

Kildary, Ross-shire
June 2020

Ref:23729
Female Tawny Marbled Minor14/07/2020
73.1382348NoctuidaeLongalatedes elymi
Longalatedes elymi (Treitschke, 1825) © Nigel Richards
Lyme Grass

Inver Bay, Ross-shire
July 2013

Ref:23730
Adult Lyme Grass14/07/2020
73.0232440NoctuidaePlusia putnami
Plusia putnami Grote, 1873 © Nigel Richards
Lempke's Gold Spot

Kildary, Ross-shire
July 2019

Ref:23731
Adult Lempke's Gold Spot14/07/2020
73.2072233NoctuidaeXylena solidaginis
Xylena solidaginis (Hübner, [1803]) © Nigel Richards
Golden-rod Brindle

Kildary, Ross-shire
August 2010

Ref:23732
Adult Golden-rod Brindle14/07/2020
73.2932198NoctuidaeMythimna impura
Mythimna impura (Hübner, [1808]) © Nigel Richards
Smoky Wainscot

Nigg Bay, Ross-shire
Male gen. prep. showing cucullus with small sharp point at apex

Ref:23733
Male Smoky Wainscot14/07/2020
73.2912199NoctuidaeMythimna pallens
Mythimna pallens (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Common Wainscot

Nigg Bay, Ross-shire
Male gen. prep. showing cucullus with apex rounded without sharp point at apex
July 2017

Ref:23734
Male Common Wainscot14/07/2020
15.0050283GracillariidaeCaloptilia betulicola
Caloptilia betulicola (Hering, 1928) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, Ross-shire
Tip of aedeagus with bifurcate projection
February 2017

Ref:23735
Male 14/07/2020
19.0050395GlyphipterigidaeGlyphipterix haworthana
Glyphipterix haworthana (Stephens, 1834) © Nigel Richards

Scotsburn Wood, Ross-shire
Bred ex larval spinning in cottongrass
April 2018

Ref:23736
Adult 14/07/2020
19.0020397GlyphipterigidaeGlyphipterix thrasonella
Glyphipterix thrasonella (Scopoli, 1763) © Nigel Richards

Talich SWT reserve, Ross-shire
Unicolorous form
June 2014

Ref:23737
Adult 14/07/2020
49.0691041TortricidaeAcleris sparsana
Acleris sparsana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, Ross-shire
f. favillaceana
August 2013

Ref:23738
Adult 14/07/2020
49.0691041TortricidaeAcleris sparsana
Acleris sparsana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, Ross-shire
f. haworthana (male, gen. det.)
September 2019

Ref:23739
Adult 14/07/2020
49.0681060TortricidaeAcleris maccana
Acleris maccana (Treitschke, 1835) © Nigel Richards

Scotsburn Wood, Ross-shire
March 2016

Ref:23740
Adult 14/07/2020
35.0400787GelechiidaeBryotropha terrella
Bryotropha terrella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, Ross-shire
Male, gen. det.
July 2020

Ref:23741
Adult 14/07/2020
61.0181574LycaenidaePolyommatus icarus
Polyommatus icarus (Rottemburg, 1775) © Nigel Richards
Common Blue

Logie Quarry, Kildary, Ross-shire
Female
July 2020

Ref:23742
Adult Common Blue14/07/2020
73.0162442NoctuidaeAutographa pulchrina
Autographa pulchrina (Haworth, 1809) © Nigel Richards
Beautiful Golden Y

Kildary, Ross-shire
June 2020

Ref:23743
Adult Beautiful Golden Y14/07/2020
49.3621227TortricidaePammene giganteana
Pammene giganteana (Peyerimhoff, 1863) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, Ross-shire
Male, forewing 8 mm
March 2019

Ref:23744
Adult 14/07/2020
49.3101286TortricidaeDichrorampha sedatana
Dichrorampha sedatana Busck, 1906 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, Ross-shire
Male, gen. det.
July 2013

Ref:23745
Adult 14/07/2020
33.0050722EthmiidaeEthmia pyrausta
Ethmia pyrausta (Pallas, 1771) © Nigel Richards

Pair in cop
Strathcarron, Ross-shire VC106 May 2017

Ref:23671
Adult 13/07/2020
63.0701337CrambidaeEudonia alpina
Eudonia alpina (Curtis, 1850) © Nigel Richards

Ben Wyvis, Ross-shire at 900m
June 2019

Ref:23676
Adult 13/07/2020
63.0701337CrambidaeEudonia alpina
Eudonia alpina (Curtis, 1850) © Nigel Richards

Ben Wyvis, Ross-shire at 900m
June 2019

Ref:23677
Adult 13/07/2020
70.2491929GeometridaeLycia lapponaria
Lycia lapponaria (Boisduval, 1840) © Nigel Richards
Rannoch Brindled Beauty

Apterous female.
Garve, Ross-shire
April 2017

Ref:23678
Adult Rannoch Brindled Beauty13/07/2020
70.2161895GeometridaeMacaria carbonaria
Macaria carbonaria (Clerck, 1759) © Nigel Richards
Netted Mountain Moth

Ben Deallt, Ross-shire
Male
May 2018

Ref:23679
Adult Netted Mountain Moth13/07/2020
69.0081982SphingidaeHemaris tityus
Hemaris tityus (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-moth

Croick, Sutherland
May 2019

Ref:23680
Adult Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-moth13/07/2020
69.0081982SphingidaeHemaris tityus
Hemaris tityus (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-moth

Kildary, Ross-shire
May 2020

Ref:23681
Adult Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-moth13/07/2020
73.2082242NoctuidaeXylena exsoleta
Xylena exsoleta (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Sword-grass

Kildary, Ross-shire
March 2011

Ref:23682
Adult Sword-grass13/07/2020
73.2082242NoctuidaeXylena exsoleta
Xylena exsoleta (Linnaeus, 1758) © Nigel Richards
Sword-grass

Kildary, Ross-shire
March 2017
Red Sword-grass (left) Sword-grass (right) compared

Ref:23683
Adult Sword-grass13/07/2020
73.1102320NoctuidaeHyppa rectilinea
Hyppa rectilinea (Esper, 1796) © Nigel Richards
Saxon

Kildary, Ross-shire
June 2018

Ref:23684
Adult Saxon13/07/2020
33.0050722EthmiidaeEthmia pyrausta
Ethmia pyrausta (Pallas, 1771) © Nigel Richards

Strathcarron, Ross-shire
June 2014
12 mm, on Thalictrum alpinum

Ref:23685
Larva 13/07/2020
15.0100288GracillariidaeCaloptilia stigmatella
Caloptilia stigmatella (Fabricius, 1781) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, Ross-shire
April 2020

Ref:23686
Adult 13/07/2020
33.0050722EthmiidaeEthmia pyrausta
Ethmia pyrausta (Pallas, 1771) © Nigel Richards

Strathcarron, Ross-shire
Female
April 2014

Ref:23687
Adult 13/07/2020
49.0501020TortricidaeCnephasia stephensiana
Cnephasia stephensiana (Doubleday, [1849]) © Nigel Richards
Grey Tortrix

Kildary, Ross-shire
Male (gen. det.)
July 2019

Ref:23688
Adult Grey Tortrix13/07/2020
49.0501020TortricidaeCnephasia stephensiana
Cnephasia stephensiana (Doubleday, [1849]) © Nigel Richards
Grey Tortrix

Kildary, Ross-shire
Male gen. det.
July 2016

Ref:23689
Adult Grey Tortrix13/07/2020
49.2561138a*TortricidaeEpinotia cinereana
Epinotia cinereana (Haworth, 1811) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, Ross-shire
Male gen. det.
August 2019

Ref:23690
Adult 13/07/2020
49.2351141TortricidaeEpinotia nemorivaga
Epinotia nemorivaga (Tengström, 1848) © Nigel Richards

Bendeallt, Ross-shire
Female, bred ex larva in bearberry
July 2019

Ref:23691
Adult 13/07/2020
49.2391148TortricidaeEpinotia mercuriana
Epinotia mercuriana (Frölich, 1828) © Nigel Richards

Ben Wyvis, Ross-shire
July 2018

Ref:23692
Adult 13/07/2020
49.3251255*TortricidaeCydia ulicetana
Cydia ulicetana (Haworth, 1811) © Nigel Richards

Kildary, Ross-shire
May 2018

Ref:23693
Adult 13/07/2020
63.0831297CrambidaeCrambus uliginosellus
Crambus uliginosellus Zeller, 1850 © Nigel Richards

Kildary, Ross-shire
Female gen. det.
July 2019

Ref:23694
Adult 13/07/2020
63.0671338CrambidaeEudonia lacustrata
Eudonia lacustrata (Panzer, 1804) © Nigel Richards

Underwing hamus
July 2017

Ref:23695
Other 13/07/2020
16.0230444YponomeutidaeOcnerostoma piniariella
Ocnerostoma piniariella Zeller, 1847 © Nigel Richards

Scotsburn Wood, nr Kildary, Ross-shire
10 July 2020 Female (gen. det.)

Ref:23662
Adult 11/07/2020
16.0230444YponomeutidaeOcnerostoma piniariella
Ocnerostoma piniariella Zeller, 1847 © Nigel Richards

Scotsburn Wood, nr Kildary, Ross-shire
10 July 2020

Ref:23663
Female 11/07/2020