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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
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:31361
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