Odontopera bidentata (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff
Scalloped Hazel

Larva beaten from Broom (Cytisus scoparius). Caerphilly, 19 September 2024.

Pseudoterpna pruinata (Hufnagel, 1767) © George Tordoff
Grass Emerald

Young larva beaten from Broom (Cytisus scoparius). Caerphilly, 19 September 2024.

Agonopterix subpropinquella (Stainton, 1849) © George Tordoff

Adult reared from larval spinning on Greater Knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa). Gower, Glamorgan, 2024.

Agonopterix subpropinquella (Stainton, 1849) © George Tordoff

Adult reared from larval spinning on Greater Knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa). Gower, Glamorgan, 2024.

Colocasia coryli (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Nut-tree Tussock

Early instar larva found between spun leaves of Acer pseudoplatanus. Monmouthshire, 29.8.2024.

Colocasia coryli (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Nut-tree Tussock

Early instar larva reared from very small larva found on Acer pseudoplatanus. Monmouthshire, September 2024.

Colocasia coryli (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Nut-tree Tussock

Mid instar larva reared from small larva found on Acer pseudoplatanus. Monmouthshire, September 2024.

Ancylis laetana (Fabricius, 1775) © George Tordoff

Larva from spinning on Aspen (Populus tremula). Warwickshire, September 2024. Adult reared.

Pareulype berberata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff
Barberry Carpet

Berberis vulgaris (with fruit) in hedgerow. Wiltshire, September 2024.

Eupithecia exiguata (Hübner, [1813]) © George Tordoff
Mottled Pug

Beaten from hedgerow. Wiltshire, 9 September 2024.

Caloptilia honoratella (Rebel, 1914) © George Tordoff

Several early mines on this small Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) growing on the pebble beach at Porthkerry, Glamorgan. September 2024.

Gypsonoma oppressana (Treitschke, 1835) © George Tordoff

Larva extracted from habitation on underside of Populus leaf. Cardiff, 27 September 2024.

Stigmella poterii (Stainton, 1857) © George Tordoff

Three tenanted mines on Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba). Porthkerry, Glamorgan, 28 September 2024.

Stigmella poterii (Stainton, 1857) © George Tordoff

Several mines on Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba) plant on slumped cliff. Porthkerry, Glamorgan, 28 September 2024.

Agonopterix kuznetzovi Lvovsky, 1983 © George Tordoff

Larval spinning on Saw-wort (Serratula tinctoria). Cornwall, June 2024.

Agonopterix subpropinquella (Stainton, 1849) © George Tordoff

Larva in spinning on Greater Knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa). Gower, Glamorgan, 20 June 2024.

Agonopterix subpropinquella (Stainton, 1849) © George Tordoff

Larval spinning on Greater Knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa). Gower, Glamorgan, 20 June 2024. Adult reared.

Cosmia trapezina (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Dun-bar

Larva predating larva of Common Quaker (Orthosia cerasi) on Salix. May 2024, Monmouthshire.

Agonopterix bipunctosa (Curtis, 1850) © George Tordoff

Reared from larva found on Saw-wort (Serratula tinctoria) in May 2024. North Pembrokeshire.

Agonopterix bipunctosa (Curtis, 1850) © George Tordoff

Larva actively feeding on Saw-wort (Serratula tinctoria), 29 May 2024. North Pembrokeshire.

Agonopterix bipunctosa (Curtis, 1850) © George Tordoff

Larval spinning and feeding damage on Saw-wort (Serratula tinctoria), 29 May 2024. North Pembrokeshire.

Agonopterix bipunctosa (Curtis, 1850) © George Tordoff

Larva collected from Saw-wort (Serratula tinctoria), May 2024. North Pembrokeshire.

Xanthorhoe fluctuata (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Garden Carpet

Aberration. Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, 26 May 2024.

Caryocolum vicinella (Douglas, 1851) © George Tordoff

Larva on Sea Campion (Silene uniflora). Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, 28 May 2024.

Caryocolum vicinella (Douglas, 1851) © George Tordoff

Habitat: larvae on Sea Campion (Silene uniflora) in foreground. Pembrokeshire, 27 May 2024.

Caryocolum vicinella (Douglas, 1851) © George Tordoff

Larval feeding signs on Sea Campion (Silene uniflora). Pembrokeshire, 27 May 2024.

Caryocolum vicinella (Douglas, 1851) © George Tordoff

Larval feeding signs on Sea Campion (Silene uniflora). Pembrokeshire, 27 May 2024.

Caryocolum vicinella (Douglas, 1851) © George Tordoff

Adult reared from larva on Sea Campion (Silene uniflora), Pembrokeshire. Larva collected 27 May, adult emerged 17 July.

Cnephasia longana (Haworth, 1811) © George Tordoff

Pupa in spinning on Cerastium semidecandrum; adult reared. Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, 5 June 2024.

Cnephasia longana (Haworth, 1811) © George Tordoff

Larva from spinning on Cerastium semidecandrum. Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, 5 June 2024.

Elachista scirpi Stainton, 1887 © George Tordoff

Vacated mine on Sea Club-rush (Bolboschoenus maritimus). Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, 5 June 2024.

Coleophora conyzae Zeller, 1868 © George Tordoff

Case on Pulicaria. Eype, Dorset, 24 June 2024.

Scrobipalpula tussilaginis (Stainton, 1867) © George Tordoff

Tenanted mines on Tussilago. Dorset, 24 June 2024.

Scrobipalpula tussilaginis (Stainton, 1867) © George Tordoff

Larva extracted from mine on Tussilago. Dorset, 24 June 2024.

Eupithecia distinctaria Herrich-Schäffer, 1848 © George Tordoff
Thyme Pug

Great Orme, Wales. Found on Thymus, 2 July 2024.

Rhigognostis annulatella (Curtis, 1832) © George Tordoff

Great Orme, Wales, 3 July 2024.

Coleophora serpylletorum Hering, 1889 © George Tordoff

Case on Thymus. Great Orme, 2 July 2024.

Wheeleria spilodactylus (Curtis, 1827) © George Tordoff
Horehound Plume

Habitat: White Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) on Great Orme, Wales, July 2024.

Scrobipalpa artemisiella (Treitschke, 1833) © George Tordoff
Thyme Moth

Habitat: Thyme (Armeria maritima) growing in grassland on Great Orme, Wales, 3 July 2024. Adults swept from this area.

Aproaerema suecicella (Wolff, 1958) © George Tordoff

Larval spinning on Hairy Greenweed (Genista pilosa). Cornwall, June 2024.

Aproaerema suecicella (Wolff, 1958) © George Tordoff

Vacated larval spinning on Hairy Greenweed (Genista pilosa). Cornwall, June 2024.

Aproaerema suecicella (Wolff, 1958) © George Tordoff

Larval spinnings on Hairy Greenweed (Genista pilosa). Cornwall, June 2024.

Agonopterix kuznetzovi Lvovsky, 1983 © George Tordoff

Larva from spinning on Saw-wort (Serratula tinctoria). Cornwall, June 2024.

Agonopterix kuznetzovi Lvovsky, 1983 © George Tordoff

Larval spinning on Saw-wort (Serratula tinctoria). Cornwall, June 2024.

Callophrys rubi (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Green Hairstreak

Found on Dyer's Greenweed (Genista tinctoria). 19 June 2024, Somerset.

Lygephila craccae ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff
Scarce Blackneck

Breeding habitat north of Bude, Cornwall. Larvae found on Wood Vetch in foreground in June 2024.

Cyclophora albipunctata (Hufnagel, 1767) © George Tordoff
Birch Mocha

Found on Betula. Bettisfield Moss, Shropshire, 16 July 2024.

Polymixis xanthomista (Hübner, [1819]) © George Tordoff
Black-banded

Final instar larva, reared from mid-instar larva found on Thrift (Armeria). Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, 2024.

Polymixis xanthomista (Hübner, [1819]) © George Tordoff
Black-banded

Final instar larva, reared from mid-instar larva found on Thrift (Armeria). Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, 2024.

Polymixis xanthomista (Hübner, [1819]) © George Tordoff
Black-banded

Final instar larva reared from mid-instar larva found on Thrift (Armeria). Fishguard, 2024.

Minoa murinata (Scopoli, 1763) © George Tordoff
Drab Looper

Open woodland with Wood Spurge (Euphorbia amygdaloides). Hendre Woods, Monmouth, May 2024.

Minoa murinata (Scopoli, 1763) © George Tordoff
Drab Looper

Llanmelin, Monmouthshire. 2013

Noctua janthina [Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775 © George Tordoff
Langmaid's Yellow Underwing

Dorset, 24.6.2024. Underside markings checked.

Photedes morrisii (Dale, 1837) © George Tordoff
Morris's Wainscot

West Dorset, 24 June 2024. Found by torchlight.

Conisania andalusica (Staudinger, 1859) © George Tordoff
Barrett's Marbled Coronet

Eype, Dorset, 24 June 2024. Actinic light.

Ancylis unculana (Haworth, 1811) © George Tordoff

Reared from larva on Rhamnus cathartica. Magdalen Hill Down, Hampshire, October 2023. Adult emerged May 2024.

Cydia conicolana (Heylaerts, 1874) © George Tordoff

Exit hole in Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) cone with remains of pupal exuviae visible. Wareham Forest, Dorset, 23.10.2024.

Polymixis xanthomista (Hübner, [1819]) © George Tordoff
Black-banded

Reared from larva on Thrift (Armeria maritima) flowers. Fishguard, Pembrokeshire.

Polymixis xanthomista (Hübner, [1819]) © George Tordoff
Black-banded

Mid instar larva found on Thrift (Armeria maritima) flowers. Adult reared. Fishguard, Pembrokeshire. May 2024

Chesias rufata (Fabricius, 1775) © George Tordoff
Broom-tip

Beaten from Broom (Cytisus scoparius). Near Caerphilly, 19 September 2024

Chesias rufata (Fabricius, 1775) © George Tordoff
Broom-tip

Beaten from Broom (Cytisus scoparius). Near Caerphilly, 19 September 2024

Chesias rufata (Fabricius, 1775) © George Tordoff
Broom-tip

Habitat: larva beaten from Broom (Cytisus scoparius) on right of photo. Near Caerphilly, 19 September 2024

Craniophora ligustri ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff
Coronet

Beaten from Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare). Wiltshire, 9 September 2024

Craniophora ligustri ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff
Coronet

Beaten from Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare). Wiltshire, 9 September 2024

Eupithecia expallidata Doubleday, 1856 © George Tordoff
Bleached Pug

Larva on Goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea) 6.10.2023, adult reared (emerged early August 2024). Caerphilly, Glamorgan.

Dialectica imperialella (Zeller, 1847) © George Tordoff

Habitat: road verge with comfrey (Symphytum sp) among other tall herb vegetation. Lakenheath, Suffolk, 30 August 2023.

Ethmia quadrillella (Goeze, 1783) © George Tordoff

Habitat: road verge with comfrey (Symphytum sp) among other tall herb vegetation. Lakenheath, Suffolk, 30 August 2023.

Coleophora tricolor Walsingham, 1899 © George Tordoff
Basil-thyme Case-bearer

Seed case from Basil Thyme (Clinopodium acinos). Brecks, West Norfolk, August 2023.

Dialectica imperialella (Zeller, 1847) © George Tordoff

Pre-pupal larva. Ex mine on comfrey (Symphytum). Lakenheath, Suffolk, August 2023.

Nycteola revayana (Scopoli, 1772) © George Tordoff
Oak Nycteoline

Habitat: larvae common on small, bushy oaks (Quercus) in grassland. Cardiff, 21 July 2023.

Nycteola revayana (Scopoli, 1772) © George Tordoff
Oak Nycteoline

Field signs on oak (Quercus): extensive feeding damage and webbing at shoot tips. Cardiff, 21 July 2023.

Nycteola revayana (Scopoli, 1772) © George Tordoff
Oak Nycteoline

On oak (Quercus). Cardiff, 21 July 2023.

Agriopis marginaria (Fabricius, [1777]) © George Tordoff
Dotted Border

Beaten from Hawthorn (Crataegus). Black Darren, Herefordshire, May 2023. Adult reared.

Archips podana (Scopoli, 1763) © George Tordoff
Large Fruit-tree Tortrix

Larva from spinning on Alder Buckthorn (Frangula alnus). May 2023, Glamorgan. Adult reared.

Xestia castanea (Esper, 1798) © George Tordoff
Neglected Rustic

Reared from larva on Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus). Coity Mountain, Monmouthshire, 2023.

Hecatera dysodea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff
Small Ranunculus

Larva on Prickly Lettuce (Lactuca serriola). Bute Park, Cardiff, 28 July 2023.

Hecatera dysodea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff
Small Ranunculus

Habitat: many larvae on Prickly Lettuce (Lactuca serriola) growing by greenhouses. Bute Park, Cardiff, 28 July 2023.

Agonopterix arenella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff

Reared from larva on Saw-wort (Serratula tinctoria). Lavernock Point, Glamorgan, 2023.

Agonopterix arenella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff

Larval spinning (arched leaf) and feeding damage on burdock (Arctium sp). Slade Wood, Monmouthshire, 6 July 2023.

Elachista argentella (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff

Mine on unknown grass species, likely Agrostis sp. Barry Island, Glamorgan, 24 March 2023.

Elachista argentella (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff

Mine on unknown grass species, likely Agrostis sp. Barry Island, Glamorgan, 24 March 2023.

Elachista argentella (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff

Multiple larvae in mines on Cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata). Barry Island, Glamorgan, 24 March 2023.

Elachista argentella (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff

Coastal habitat at Barry Island, Glamorgan. Mines on Cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata) in foreground. 24 March 2023.

Elachista argentella (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff

Mine with late instar larva on Red Fescue (Festuca rubra). Sully Island, Glamorgan, 12 February 2024.

Elachista argentella (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff

Coastal habitat at Sully Island, Glamorgan. Mines on scattered plants of Red Fescue (Festuca rubra) growing on a low cliff. 12 February 2024.

Caryocolum tricolorella (Haworth, 1812) © George Tordoff

Vacated leaf-mine on Greater Stitchwort (Stellaria holostea). Radyr, Cardiff, 12 March 2023.

Caryocolum tricolorella (Haworth, 1812) © George Tordoff

Vacated leaf-mine on Greater Stitchwort (Stellaria holostea). Radyr, Cardiff, 12 March 2023.

Elachista utonella Frey, 1856 © George Tordoff

Early mine with young larva on pond sedge (Carex riparia/acutiformis). Wyboston, Bedfordshire, 14 April 2023.

Elachista utonella Frey, 1856 © George Tordoff

Mine with final instar larva on pond sedge (Carex riparia/acutiformis). Collected Wyboston, Bedfordshire, April 2023. Adult reared.

Elachista utonella Frey, 1856 © George Tordoff

Mine with final instar larva on pond sedge (Carex riparia/acutiformis). Collected Wyboston, Bedfordshire, April 2023. Adult reared.

Elachista utonella Frey, 1856 © George Tordoff

Habitat: pond sedge (Carex riparia/acutiformis) growing near lake margin. Wyboston, Bedfordshire, April 2023. Adult reared from a mine found at this location.

Elachista utonella Frey, 1856 © George Tordoff

Reared from larval mine on pond sedge (Carex sp). Wyboston, Bedfordshire, 2023.

Elachista gangabella Zeller, 1850 © George Tordoff

Mines on False Brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum). Note the characteristic uneven margins of the mine. Lavernock Point, Glamorgan, 01.10.23.

Lyonetia prunifoliella sensu auctt © George Tordoff

Underside of mine on Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), showing characteristic frass chains ejected from the mine. Lavernock Point, Glamorgan, 01.10.23.

Elachista obliquella Stainton, 1854 © George Tordoff

Final instar larva in mine on False Brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum). East Cornwall, 29.12.23.

Elachista obliquella Stainton, 1854 © George Tordoff

Young larvae in mines on False Brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum). East Cornwall, 29.12.23.

Elachista obliquella Stainton, 1854 © George Tordoff

Habitat: shaded lane bank with False Brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum) in foreground. East Cornwall, 29.12.23.

Elachista obliquella Stainton, 1854 © George Tordoff

Habitat: lane bank with False Brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum) in foreground. East Cornwall, 29.12.23.

Scrobipalpa costella (Humphreys & Westwood, 1845) © George Tordoff

Mines and spun leaves on Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara). Flat Holm Island, 9.9.23

Swammerdamia pyrella (Villers, 1789) © George Tordoff

Larva in spinning on Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa). Cardiff, 27.9.23.

Autographa gamma (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Silver Y

Feeding on flowers of Nipplewort (Lapsana communis). Cardiff, June 2023. Adult reared.

Caryocolum tricolorella (Haworth, 1812) © George Tordoff

Reared from larva on Greater Stitchwort (Stellaria holostea). Radyr, Cardiff, 2023.

Ancylis unculana (Haworth, 1811) © George Tordoff

Larval spinning on Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica). Magdalen Hill Down, Hampshire, 5 October 2023.

Ancylis unculana (Haworth, 1811) © George Tordoff

Final instar larva in opened spinning on Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica). Ex Magdalen Hill Down, Hampshire, October 2023.

Coleophora ahenella Heinemann, [1876] © George Tordoff

Larval case on Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica). Magdalen Hill Down, Hampshire, 5 October 2023

Coleophora ahenella Heinemann, [1876] © George Tordoff

Larval case on Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica). Magdalen Hill Down, Hampshire, 5 October 2023

Elachista humilis Zeller, 1850 © George Tordoff

Larva in mine on Tufted Hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa). Fforest Fawr, Glamorgan, 10 March 2023.

Elachista humilis Zeller, 1850 © George Tordoff

Habitat: Tufted Hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) growing by forest track. Fforest Fawr, Glamorgan, 10 March 2023.

Acleris comariana (Lienig & Zeller, 1846) © George Tordoff
Strawberry Tortrix

Magor Marsh, 23 June 2023. Light trapping. Gen. Det.

Eupithecia valerianata (Hübner, [1813]) © George Tordoff
Valerian Pug

Magor Marsh, 23 June 2023. Light trapping.

Catocala nupta (Linnaeus, 1767) © George Tordoff
Red Underwing

Full-grown larva found beneath Salix while moth trapping. Magor Marsh, 23 June 2023. Adult reared.

Acleris cristana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff

St Kew, Cornwall, 16 September 2023. Light trap.

Elachista gangabella Zeller, 1850 © George Tordoff

Mine on False-brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum). Larva just visible near left-hand end of mine. Trequite, Cornwall, 17 September 2023.

Pexicopia malvella (Hübner, [1805]) © George Tordoff
Hollyhock Seed Moth

Tilshead, Wiltshire. 7 July 2023. MV light (male, gen. det.).

Pexicopia malvella (Hübner, [1805]) © George Tordoff
Hollyhock Seed Moth

Tilshead, Wiltshire. 7 July 2023. MV light (male, gen. det.).

Entephria flavicinctata (Hübner, [1813]) © George Tordoff
Yellow-ringed Carpet

Habitat: montane slope with Mossy Saxifrage (Saxifraga hypnoides). Black Darren, Herefordshire, May 2023.

Entephria flavicinctata (Hübner, [1813]) © George Tordoff
Yellow-ringed Carpet

Habitat: scree with Mossy Saxifrage (Saxifraga hypnoides). Black Darren, Herefordshire, May 2023.

Elachista biatomella (Stainton, 1848) © George Tordoff

To MV light. Pembrey Burrows, 27 July 2023

Scrobipalpa instabilella (Douglas, 1846) © George Tordoff

To MV light. Pembrey Burrows, 27 July 2023. Gen. Det. (female)

Chionodes distinctella (Zeller, 1839) © George Tordoff

Pembrey Burrows, 27 July 2023. Gen. Det. (female)

Oxypteryx immaculatella (Douglas, 1850) © George Tordoff

To MV light. Pembrey Burrows, 27 July 2023. Gen. Det. (male)

Epinotia sordidana (Hübner, [1824]) © George Tordoff

Final instar larva reared from young larva found in spinning on Alder (Alnus glutinosa). Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, 2023.

Argyresthia glabratella (Zeller, 1847) © George Tordoff

Opened mine in shoot tip of Norway Spruce (Picea abies), with pupal exuviae in situ. Dulverton, Somerset, 29 April 2023.

Argyresthia glabratella (Zeller, 1847) © George Tordoff

Vacated mine with exit hole in shoot tip of Norway Spruce (Picea abies). Note the needles missing from the affected tip of the shoot. Dulverton, Somerset, 29 April 2023.

Pasiphila debiliata (Hübner, [1817]) © George Tordoff
Bilberry Pug

Larva from spinning on Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus). Caerphilly, Glamorgan, 15 May 2023. Adult reared.

Epinotia sordidana (Hübner, [1824]) © George Tordoff

Young larva in opened-up spinning on Alder (Alnus glutinosa). Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, 24 May 2023.

Lampronia capitella (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff
Currant Shoot Borer

Habitat: riverbank woodland with abundant Red Currant (Ribes rubrum). Harridge Wood, Somerset, 19 April 2023.

Lampronia capitella (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff
Currant Shoot Borer

Habitat: riverbank woodland with abundant Red Currant (Ribes rubrum). Harridge Wood, Somerset, 19 April 2023.

Lampronia capitella (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff
Currant Shoot Borer

Larval feeding signs: wilted shoot of Red Currant (Ribes rubrum). Harridge Wood, Somerset, 19 April 2023.

Lampronia capitella (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff
Currant Shoot Borer

Larva in opened shoot tip of Red Currant (Ribes rubrum). Edford Wood, Somerset, 19 April 2023.

Caryocolum alsinella (Zeller, 1868) © George Tordoff

Spinning on Little Mouse-ear (Cerastium semidecandrum), Merthyr Mawr NNR, Glamorgan, 24 May 2023. Adult reared and gen. det.

Caryocolum alsinella (Zeller, 1868) © George Tordoff

Larva in spinning on Little Mouse-ear (Cerastium semidecandrum), Merthyr Mawr NNR, Glamorgan, 24 May 2023. Adult reared and gen. det.

Caryocolum alsinella (Zeller, 1868) © George Tordoff

Larva in spinning on Little Mouse-ear (Cerastium semidecandrum), Merthyr Mawr NNR, Glamorgan, 24 May 2023. Adult reared and gen. det.

Caryocolum alsinella (Zeller, 1868) © George Tordoff

Habitat: Little Mouse-ear (Cerastium semidecandrum) on open dune with bare sand along path. Merthyr Mawr NNR, Glamorgan, 24 May 2023.

Argolamprotes micella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff

Habitat: Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) canes on the right of the photo. Forestry ride at Harridge Wood, Somerset, 19 April 2023.

Argolamprotes micella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff

Penultimate instar larva in shoot tip of Raspberry (Rubus idaeus). Harridge Wood, Somerset, 19 April 2023.

Argolamprotes micella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff

Final instar larva in captivity, reared from younger larva found in shoot tip of Raspberry (Rubus idaeus). Harridge Wood, Somerset, April 2023.

Clepsis senecionana (Hübner, [1819]) © George Tordoff

Reared from larva in spinning on Cowberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea). Black Mountains, Breconshire, 2013.

Dialectica imperialella (Zeller, 1847) © George Tordoff

Tenanted mines on comfrey (Symphytum) - underside of leaf. Lakenheath, Suffolk, 30 August 2023.

Dialectica imperialella (Zeller, 1847) © George Tordoff

Tenanted mines on comfrey (Symphytum) - view with transmitted light from underside of leaf. Lakenheath, Suffolk, 30 August 2023.

Dialectica imperialella (Zeller, 1847) © George Tordoff

Tenanted mines on comfrey (Symphytum) - underside of leaf. Near Santon Downham, 30 August 2023.

Dialectica imperialella (Zeller, 1847) © George Tordoff

Pre-pupal larva inside cocoon. Ex mine on comfrey (Symphytum). Lakenheath, Suffolk, August 2023.

Ethmia quadrillella (Goeze, 1783) © George Tordoff

Final instar larva found under a leaf of comfrey (Symphytum sp). Lakenheath, Suffolk, 30 August 2023.

Ethmia quadrillella (Goeze, 1783) © George Tordoff

Final instar larva found under a leaf of comfrey (Symphytum sp). Lakenheath, Suffolk, 30 August 2023.

Ethmia quadrillella (Goeze, 1783) © George Tordoff

Early instar larva found under a leaf of comfrey (Symphytum sp), along with feeding damage. Lakenheath, Suffolk, 30 August 2023.

Ethmia quadrillella (Goeze, 1783) © George Tordoff

Feeding damage on comfrey (Symphytum sp): windows and holes. Lakenheath, Suffolk, 30 August 2023.

Coleophora tricolor Walsingham, 1899 © George Tordoff
Basil-thyme Case-bearer

Seed case from Basil Thyme (Clinopodium acinos). Brecks, West Norfolk, August 2023.

Ancylis tineana (Hübner, [1799]) © George Tordoff

Several larval spinnings on stunted birch (Betula). Whixall Moss, Shropshire, 21 July 2022.

Aphelia viburnana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff
Bilberry Tortrix

Carmarthenshire, 21 June 2016.

Argyroploce arbutella (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff

Mature larva reared from young larva in spinning on Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi). Mull, 2021