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George Tordoff
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73.0472291NoctuidaeCraniophora ligustri
Craniophora ligustri ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff
Coronet

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

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Larva Coronet11/09/2024
73.0472291NoctuidaeCraniophora ligustri
Craniophora ligustri ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff
Coronet

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

Ref:40107
Larva Coronet11/09/2024
70.1801833GeometridaeEupithecia expallidata
Eupithecia expallidata Doubleday, 1856 © George Tordoff
Bleached Pug

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

Ref:39844
Larva Bleached Pug06/08/2024
15.0200311GracillariidaeDialectica imperialella
Dialectica imperialella (Zeller, 1847) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38697
Habitat 05/03/2024
33.0020719EthmiidaeEthmia quadrillella
Ethmia quadrillella (Goeze, 1783) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38698
Habitat 05/03/2024
37.0620529ColeophoridaeColeophora tricolor
Coleophora tricolor Walsingham, 1899 © George Tordoff
Basil-thyme Case-bearer

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

Ref:38699
Case Basil-thyme Case-bearer05/03/2024
15.0200311GracillariidaeDialectica imperialella
Dialectica imperialella (Zeller, 1847) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38700
Larva 05/03/2024
74.0092423NolidaeNycteola revayana
Nycteola revayana (Scopoli, 1772) © George Tordoff
Oak Nycteoline

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

Ref:38630
Habitat Oak Nycteoline22/02/2024
74.0092423NolidaeNycteola revayana
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.

Ref:38631
Misc Oak Nycteoline22/02/2024
74.0092423NolidaeNycteola revayana
Nycteola revayana (Scopoli, 1772) © George Tordoff
Oak Nycteoline

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

Ref:38632
Larva Oak Nycteoline22/02/2024
70.2551934GeometridaeAgriopis marginaria
Agriopis marginaria (Fabricius, [1777]) © George Tordoff
Dotted Border

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

Ref:38593
Larva Dotted Border19/02/2024
49.0130977TortricidaeArchips podana
Archips podana (Scopoli, 1763) © George Tordoff
Large Fruit-tree Tortrix

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

Ref:38596
Larva Large Fruit-tree Tortrix19/02/2024
73.3552132NoctuidaeXestia castanea
Xestia castanea (Esper, 1798) © George Tordoff
Neglected Rustic

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

Ref:38573
Adult Neglected Rustic17/02/2024
73.2802165NoctuidaeHecatera dysodea
Hecatera dysodea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff
Small Ranunculus

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

Ref:38574
Larva Small Ranunculus17/02/2024
73.2802165NoctuidaeHecatera dysodea
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.

Ref:38575
Habitat Small Ranunculus17/02/2024
32.0170697DepressariidaeAgonopterix arenella
Agonopterix arenella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38563
Adult 15/02/2024
32.0170697DepressariidaeAgonopterix arenella
Agonopterix arenella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38564
Misc 15/02/2024
38.0040610ElachistidaeElachista argentella
Elachista argentella (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38543
Mine 14/02/2024
38.0040610ElachistidaeElachista argentella
Elachista argentella (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38544
Mine 14/02/2024
38.0040610ElachistidaeElachista argentella
Elachista argentella (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38545
Mine 14/02/2024
38.0040610ElachistidaeElachista argentella
Elachista argentella (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38546
Habitat 14/02/2024
38.0040610ElachistidaeElachista argentella
Elachista argentella (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38547
Mine 14/02/2024
38.0040610ElachistidaeElachista argentella
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.

Ref:38548
Habitat 14/02/2024
35.1370834GelechiidaeCaryocolum tricolorella
Caryocolum tricolorella (Haworth, 1812) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38496
Mine 09/02/2024
35.1370834GelechiidaeCaryocolum tricolorella
Caryocolum tricolorella (Haworth, 1812) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38497
Mine 09/02/2024
38.0450629ElachistidaeElachista utonella
Elachista utonella Frey, 1856 © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38492
Mine 08/02/2024
38.0450629ElachistidaeElachista utonella
Elachista utonella Frey, 1856 © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38493
Mine 08/02/2024
38.0450629ElachistidaeElachista utonella
Elachista utonella Frey, 1856 © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38494
Mine 08/02/2024
38.0450629ElachistidaeElachista utonella
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.

Ref:38495
Habitat 08/02/2024
38.0450629ElachistidaeElachista utonella
Elachista utonella Frey, 1856 © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38351
Adult 25/01/2024
38.0150620ElachistidaeElachista gangabella
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.

Ref:38314
Mine 21/01/2024
21.0020262LyonetiidaeLyonetia prunifoliella
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.

Ref:38315
Mine 21/01/2024
38.0120617ElachistidaeElachista obliquella
Elachista obliquella Stainton, 1854 © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38242
Mine 20/01/2024
38.0120617ElachistidaeElachista obliquella
Elachista obliquella Stainton, 1854 © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38243
Mine 20/01/2024
38.0120617ElachistidaeElachista obliquella
Elachista obliquella Stainton, 1854 © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38244
Habitat 20/01/2024
38.0120617ElachistidaeElachista obliquella
Elachista obliquella Stainton, 1854 © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38245
Habitat 20/01/2024
35.1230819GelechiidaeScrobipalpa costella
Scrobipalpa costella (Humphreys & Westwood, 1845) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38105
Mine 16/01/2024
16.0170438YponomeutidaeSwammerdamia pyrella
Swammerdamia pyrella (Villers, 1789) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38111
Larva 16/01/2024
73.0152441NoctuidaeAutographa gamma
Autographa gamma (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Silver Y

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

Ref:38028
Larva Silver Y11/01/2024
35.1370834GelechiidaeCaryocolum tricolorella
Caryocolum tricolorella (Haworth, 1812) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38029
Adult 11/01/2024
49.2101125TortricidaeAncylis unculana
Ancylis unculana (Haworth, 1811) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38009
Misc 10/01/2024
49.2101125TortricidaeAncylis unculana
Ancylis unculana (Haworth, 1811) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38010
Larva 10/01/2024
37.0310514ColeophoridaeColeophora ahenella
Coleophora ahenella Heinemann, [1876] © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38011
Case 10/01/2024
37.0310514ColeophoridaeColeophora ahenella
Coleophora ahenella Heinemann, [1876] © George Tordoff

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

Ref:38012
Case 10/01/2024
38.0360606ElachistidaeElachista humilis
Elachista humilis Zeller, 1850 © George Tordoff

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

Ref:37903
Mine 03/01/2024
38.0360606ElachistidaeElachista humilis
Elachista humilis Zeller, 1850 © George Tordoff

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

Ref:37904
Habitat 03/01/2024
49.0651039TortricidaeAcleris comariana
Acleris comariana (Lienig & Zeller, 1846) © George Tordoff
Strawberry Tortrix

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

Ref:37707
Adult Strawberry Tortrix20/12/2023
70.1811821GeometridaeEupithecia valerianata
Eupithecia valerianata (Hübner, [1813]) © George Tordoff
Valerian Pug

Magor Marsh, 23 June 2023. Light trapping.

Ref:37708
Adult Valerian Pug20/12/2023
72.0782452ErebidaeCatocala nupta
Catocala nupta (Linnaeus, 1767) © George Tordoff
Red Underwing

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

Ref:37709
Larva Red Underwing20/12/2023
49.0761054TortricidaeAcleris cristana
Acleris cristana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:37679
Adult 18/12/2023
38.0150620ElachistidaeElachista gangabella
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.

Ref:37680
Mine 18/12/2023
35.0320809GelechiidaePexicopia malvella
Pexicopia malvella (Hübner, [1805]) © George Tordoff
Hollyhock Seed Moth

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

Ref:37609
Adult Hollyhock Seed Moth13/12/2023
35.0320809GelechiidaePexicopia malvella
Pexicopia malvella (Hübner, [1805]) © George Tordoff
Hollyhock Seed Moth

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

Ref:37610
Adult Hollyhock Seed Moth13/12/2023
70.0711743GeometridaeEntephria flavicinctata
Entephria flavicinctata (Hübner, [1813]) © George Tordoff
Yellow-ringed Carpet

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

Ref:37611
Habitat Yellow-ringed Carpet13/12/2023
70.0711743GeometridaeEntephria flavicinctata
Entephria flavicinctata (Hübner, [1813]) © George Tordoff
Yellow-ringed Carpet

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

Ref:37612
Habitat Yellow-ringed Carpet13/12/2023
38.0230595ElachistidaeElachista biatomella
Elachista biatomella (Stainton, 1848) © George Tordoff

To MV light. Pembrey Burrows, 27 July 2023

Ref:37597
Adult 12/12/2023
35.1140812GelechiidaeScrobipalpa instabilella
Scrobipalpa instabilella (Douglas, 1846) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:37598
Adult 12/12/2023
35.0950791GelechiidaeChionodes distinctella
Chionodes distinctella (Zeller, 1839) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:37599
Adult 12/12/2023
35.0820731aGelechiidaeOxypteryx immaculatella
Oxypteryx immaculatella (Douglas, 1850) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:37600
Adult 12/12/2023
49.2281153TortricidaeEpinotia sordidana
Epinotia sordidana (Hübner, [1824]) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:37539
Larva 06/12/2023
20.0020403ArgyresthiidaeArgyresthia glabratella
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.

Ref:37521
Pupa 05/12/2023
20.0020403ArgyresthiidaeArgyresthia glabratella
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.

Ref:37522
Mine 05/12/2023
70.1451861GeometridaePasiphila debiliata
Pasiphila debiliata (Hübner, [1817]) © George Tordoff
Bilberry Pug

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

Ref:37531
Larva Bilberry Pug05/12/2023
49.2281153TortricidaeEpinotia sordidana
Epinotia sordidana (Hübner, [1824]) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:37520
Larva 04/12/2023
9.0010133ProdoxidaeLampronia capitella
Lampronia capitella (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff
Currant Shoot Borer

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

Ref:37483
Habitat Currant Shoot Borer30/11/2023
9.0010133ProdoxidaeLampronia capitella
Lampronia capitella (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff
Currant Shoot Borer

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

Ref:37484
Habitat Currant Shoot Borer30/11/2023
9.0010133ProdoxidaeLampronia capitella
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.

Ref:37485
Larva Currant Shoot Borer30/11/2023
9.0010133ProdoxidaeLampronia capitella
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.

Ref:37486
Larva Currant Shoot Borer30/11/2023
35.1280827GelechiidaeCaryocolum alsinella
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.

Ref:37487
Larva 30/11/2023
35.1280827GelechiidaeCaryocolum alsinella
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.

Ref:37488
Larva 30/11/2023
35.1280827GelechiidaeCaryocolum alsinella
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.

Ref:37489
Larva 30/11/2023
35.1280827GelechiidaeCaryocolum alsinella
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.

Ref:37490
Habitat 30/11/2023
35.0640734GelechiidaeArgolamprotes micella
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.

Ref:37464
Habitat 28/11/2023
35.0640734GelechiidaeArgolamprotes micella
Argolamprotes micella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:37465
Larva 28/11/2023
35.0640734GelechiidaeArgolamprotes micella
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.

Ref:37466
Larva 28/11/2023
49.0350991TortricidaeClepsis senecionana
Clepsis senecionana (Hübner, [1819]) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:37467
Adult 28/11/2023
15.0200311GracillariidaeDialectica imperialella
Dialectica imperialella (Zeller, 1847) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:37399
Mine 23/11/2023
15.0200311GracillariidaeDialectica imperialella
Dialectica imperialella (Zeller, 1847) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:37400
Mine 23/11/2023
15.0200311GracillariidaeDialectica imperialella
Dialectica imperialella (Zeller, 1847) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:37401
Mine 23/11/2023
15.0200311GracillariidaeDialectica imperialella
Dialectica imperialella (Zeller, 1847) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:37402
Larva 23/11/2023
33.0020719EthmiidaeEthmia quadrillella
Ethmia quadrillella (Goeze, 1783) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:37377
Larva 22/11/2023
33.0020719EthmiidaeEthmia quadrillella
Ethmia quadrillella (Goeze, 1783) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:37378
Larva 22/11/2023
33.0020719EthmiidaeEthmia quadrillella
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.

Ref:37379
Larva 22/11/2023
33.0020719EthmiidaeEthmia quadrillella
Ethmia quadrillella (Goeze, 1783) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:37380
Larva 22/11/2023
37.0620529ColeophoridaeColeophora tricolor
Coleophora tricolor Walsingham, 1899 © George Tordoff
Basil-thyme Case-bearer

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

Ref:37381
Case Basil-thyme Case-bearer22/11/2023
49.2171124TortricidaeAncylis tineana
Ancylis tineana (Hübner, [1799]) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:37314
Larva 19/11/2023
49.0330988TortricidaeAphelia viburnana
Aphelia viburnana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff
Bilberry Tortrix

Carmarthenshire, 21 June 2016.

Ref:37315
Adult Bilberry Tortrix19/11/2023
49.1771071TortricidaeArgyroploce arbutella
Argyroploce arbutella (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff

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

Ref:37319
Larva 19/11/2023
49.1771071TortricidaeArgyroploce arbutella
Argyroploce arbutella (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff

Early larval spinnings on Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi). Mull, 28 July 2021.

Ref:37320
Larva 19/11/2023
49.1771071TortricidaeArgyroploce arbutella
Argyroploce arbutella (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff

Early larval spinning on Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi). Mull, 28 July 2021.

Ref:37321
Larva 19/11/2023
49.1771071TortricidaeArgyroploce arbutella
Argyroploce arbutella (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff

Breeding habitat: Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) in foreground. Camas, Mull, 28 July 2021.

Ref:37322
Habitat 19/11/2023
49.1951110TortricidaeBactra furfurana
Bactra furfurana (Haworth, 1811) © George Tordoff

North-east Cornwall, 27 July 2014.

Ref:37323
Adult 19/11/2023
49.1951110TortricidaeBactra furfurana
Bactra furfurana (Haworth, 1811) © George Tordoff

Cardiff, 6 June 2016.

Ref:37324
Adult 19/11/2023
49.1941111TortricidaeBactra lancealana
Bactra lancealana (Hübner, [1799]) © George Tordoff

Merthyr Mawr, Glamorgan, 6 September 2016. Genitalia det.

Ref:37325
Adult 19/11/2023
49.1691069TortricidaeCelypha aurofasciana
Celypha aurofasciana (Haworth, 1811) © George Tordoff

North-east Cornwall, 24 August 2013.

Ref:37326
Adult 19/11/2023
49.1691069TortricidaeCelypha aurofasciana
Celypha aurofasciana (Haworth, 1811) © George Tordoff

Wyndcliff, Monmouthshire, 17 June 2022.

Ref:37327
Adult 19/11/2023
49.1601065TortricidaeCelypha rufana
Celypha rufana (Scopoli, 1763) © George Tordoff

Kendal, Cumbria, June 2016.

Ref:37328
Adult 19/11/2023
49.1150942TortricidaeAethes piercei
Aethes piercei Obraztsov, 1952 © George Tordoff

Otmoor, Oxfordshire, 7 June 2021.

Ref:37301
Adult 18/11/2023
49.1150942TortricidaeAethes piercei
Aethes piercei Obraztsov, 1952 © George Tordoff

Otmoor, Oxfordshire, 7 June 2021.

Ref:37303
Adult 18/11/2023
49.1150942TortricidaeAethes piercei
Aethes piercei Obraztsov, 1952 © George Tordoff

Otmoor, Oxfordshire, 7 June 2021.

Ref:37304
Adult 18/11/2023
49.1210939TortricidaeAethes tesserana
Aethes tesserana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff

Caerwent, Monmouthshire. 23 May 2016

Ref:37305
Adult 18/11/2023
49.2141126TortricidaeAncylis badiana
Ancylis badiana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff

Larva in opened spinning on Bitter-vetch (Lathyrus linifolius). Wiltshire, 26 June 2019.

Ref:37306
Larva 18/11/2023
49.0641040TortricidaeAcleris caledoniana
Acleris caledoniana (Stephens, 1852) © George Tordoff

Craig Cerrig Gleisiad NNR, Breconshire, 23 July 2011.

Ref:37285
Adult 17/11/2023
49.0821055TortricidaeAcleris hyemana
Acleris hyemana (Haworth, 1811) © George Tordoff

Swansea, 26 October 2016

Ref:37286
Adult 17/11/2023
49.0841045TortricidaeAcleris notana
Acleris notana (Donovan, 1806) © George Tordoff

Larval spinning on birch (Betula). Wyre Forest, 25 September 2020

Ref:37288
Larva 17/11/2023
49.0891057TortricidaeAcleris rufana
Acleris rufana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff

Bred from larva on Bog Myrtle (Myrica gale). Mull, 2021.

Ref:37291
Adult 17/11/2023
49.0891057TortricidaeAcleris rufana
Acleris rufana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff

Bred from larva on Bog Myrtle (Myrica gale). Mull, 2021.

Ref:37292
Adult 17/11/2023
11.0040177PsychidaeDahlica inconspicuella
Dahlica inconspicuella (Stainton, 1849) © George Tordoff
Lesser Lichen Case-bearer

Larval cases found under sandstone scree. Comin Coed-y-moeth, 2 March 2023. Adult male reared (gen. det.)

Ref:36826
Case Lesser Lichen Case-bearer26/10/2023
11.0040177PsychidaeDahlica inconspicuella
Dahlica inconspicuella (Stainton, 1849) © George Tordoff
Lesser Lichen Case-bearer

Larval case found under sandstone scree. Comin Coed-y-moeth, Gwent, 2 March 2023. Adult male reared (gen. det.)

Ref:36827
Case Lesser Lichen Case-bearer26/10/2023
11.0040177PsychidaeDahlica inconspicuella
Dahlica inconspicuella (Stainton, 1849) © George Tordoff
Lesser Lichen Case-bearer

Habitat: larval case found under sandstone scree on steep hillside. Comin Coed-y-moeth, Gwent, 2 March 2023. Adult male reared (gen. det.)

Ref:36828
Habitat Lesser Lichen Case-bearer26/10/2023
32.0440677DepressariidaeDepressaria douglasella
Depressaria douglasella Stainton, 1849 © George Tordoff

Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, 7/7/23 (male, genitalia det.)

Ref:36805
Adult 24/10/2023
32.0440677DepressariidaeDepressaria douglasella
Depressaria douglasella Stainton, 1849 © George Tordoff

Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, 7/7/23 (male, genitalia det.)

Ref:36806
Adult 24/10/2023
37.0250507ColeophoridaeColeophora glitzella
Coleophora glitzella Hofmann, 1869 © George Tordoff

3rd larval case (6mm long) on Cowberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea). Cairngorms, March 2016.

Ref:36421
Case 01/10/2023
37.0250507ColeophoridaeColeophora glitzella
Coleophora glitzella Hofmann, 1869 © George Tordoff

2nd larval case (3mm long) and mine on Cowberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea). Cairngorms, March 2016.

Ref:36422
Case 01/10/2023
37.0250507ColeophoridaeColeophora glitzella
Coleophora glitzella Hofmann, 1869 © George Tordoff

Leaf-mine on Cowberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea). Cairngorms, March 2016.

Ref:36423
Mine 01/10/2023
49.0861051TortricidaeAcleris logiana
Acleris logiana (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff

Larva in spinning on Birch (Betula sp), adult reared. Fenn's Moss, Denbighshire, July 2023.

Ref:36115
Larva 25/08/2023
37.0530536ColeophoridaeColeophora betulella
Coleophora betulella Heinemann, [1876] © George Tordoff

Larval case on birch. Fenn's Moss, Denbighshire. 19.7.23

Ref:35900
Case 02/08/2023
70.1181791GeometridaePhilereme vetulata
Philereme vetulata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff
Brown Scallop

Final instar larva from spinning on Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica). Somerset, 23 May 2023.

Ref:35616
Larva Brown Scallop27/06/2023
70.1181791GeometridaePhilereme vetulata
Philereme vetulata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff
Brown Scallop

Mid instar larva from spinning on Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica). Somerset, 23 May 2023.

Ref:35617
Larva Brown Scallop27/06/2023
43.0020911ScythrididaeScythris grandipennis
Scythris grandipennis (Haworth, 1828) © George Tordoff

Larva in opened-up spinning on Western Gorse (Ulex gallii). Llantrisant, Glamorgan, 11 May 2023.

Ref:35360
Larva 15/05/2023
43.0020911ScythrididaeScythris grandipennis
Scythris grandipennis (Haworth, 1828) © George Tordoff

Larval spinning on Western Gorse (Ulex gallii). Llantrisant, Glamorgan, 11 May 2023.

Ref:35361
Larva 15/05/2023
43.0020911ScythrididaeScythris grandipennis
Scythris grandipennis (Haworth, 1828) © George Tordoff

Larval spinning on Western Gorse (Ulex gallii). Llantrisant, Glamorgan, 11 May 2023.

Ref:35362
Larva 15/05/2023
43.0020911ScythrididaeScythris grandipennis
Scythris grandipennis (Haworth, 1828) © George Tordoff

Habitat: Western Gorse (Ulex gallii) on south-west facing bracken slope. Llantrisant, Glamorgan, 11 May 2023.

Ref:35363
Habitat 15/05/2023
69.0021980SphingidaeSmerinthus ocellata
Smerinthus ocellata (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Eyed Hawk-moth

On Grey Willow (Salix cinerea) just above beach. Pendower, Cornwall, 12 August 2022.

Ref:34970
Larva Eyed Hawk-moth20/03/2023
72.0462047ErebidaeEilema complana
Eilema complana (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Scarce Footman

Found under sandstone scree, Comin Coed-y-moeth, Gwent. 02.03.2023.

Ref:34943
Larva Scarce Footman16/03/2023
21.0020262LyonetiidaeLyonetia prunifoliella
Lyonetia prunifoliella sensu auctt © George Tordoff

Vacated mines on Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa). Veryan, Cornwall, 12 August 2022

Ref:34664
Mine 23/02/2023
70.0381716GeometridaeRhodometra sacraria
Rhodometra sacraria (Linnaeus, 1767) © George Tordoff
Vestal

Newly-laid eggs, ex female to light trap. Cardiff, September 2022

Ref:34592
Egg Vestal16/02/2023
70.0381716GeometridaeRhodometra sacraria
Rhodometra sacraria (Linnaeus, 1767) © George Tordoff
Vestal

Three day old eggs, ex female to light trap. Cardiff, September 2022

Ref:34593
Egg Vestal16/02/2023
49.0031012TortricidaeSparganothis pilleriana
Sparganothis pilleriana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff

Hartland Moor, Dorset, 15 July 2022

Ref:34499
Adult 08/02/2023
11.0170192PsychidaePachythelia villosella
Pachythelia villosella (Ochsenheimer, 1810) © George Tordoff

Larval case on heather (Calluna vulgaris). Wareham Forest, Dorset, 15 July 2022

Ref:34500
Case 08/02/2023
70.0051704GeometridaeIdaea dilutaria
Idaea dilutaria (Hübner, [1799]) © George Tordoff
Silky Wave

Gower, Glamorgan, 5 July 2022

Ref:34502
Adult Silky Wave08/02/2023
70.0051704GeometridaeIdaea dilutaria
Idaea dilutaria (Hübner, [1799]) © George Tordoff
Silky Wave

Breeding habitat: limestone outcrops with scrub and Common Rock-rose (Helianthemum nummularium). Gower, 5 July 2022

Ref:34503
Habitat Silky Wave08/02/2023
49.2171124TortricidaeAncylis tineana
Ancylis tineana (Hübner, [1799]) © George Tordoff

Breeding habitat: young birches (Betula) at dry bog edge. Bettisfield Moss, Shropshire, July 2022.

Ref:34508
Habitat 08/02/2023
49.2171124TortricidaeAncylis tineana
Ancylis tineana (Hübner, [1799]) © George Tordoff

Larval spinning on birch (Betula). Note copious white silk. Whixall Moss, Shropshire, 21 July 2022

Ref:34509
Larva 08/02/2023
49.2171124TortricidaeAncylis tineana
Ancylis tineana (Hübner, [1799]) © George Tordoff

Opened spinning on birch (Betula) to show characteristic frass-covered larval tube. Fenn's Moss, Denbighshire, 20 July 2022

Ref:34510
Larva 08/02/2023
49.2171124TortricidaeAncylis tineana
Ancylis tineana (Hübner, [1799]) © George Tordoff

Larva inside frass-covered tube in opened spinning on birch (Betula). Adult reared. Whixall Moss, 1 August 2017

Ref:34511
Larva 08/02/2023
38.0490633ElachistidaeElachista stabilella
Elachista stabilella Stainton, 1858 © George Tordoff

Tenanted mines on Tall Fescue (Schedonorus arundinaceus), adults reared. Slumped cliffs near Barry, Glamorgan, 2 January 2023.

Ref:34372
Mine 31/01/2023
38.0490633ElachistidaeElachista stabilella
Elachista stabilella Stainton, 1858 © George Tordoff

Tenanted mine on Tall Fescue (Schedonorus arundinaceus), larva in ventral view. Adult reared. Slumped cliffs near Barry, Glamorgan, 2 January 2023.

Ref:34373
Mine 31/01/2023
38.0490633ElachistidaeElachista stabilella
Elachista stabilella Stainton, 1858 © George Tordoff

Tenanted mine on Tall Fescue (Schedonorus arundinaceus), adult reared. Slumped cliffs near Barry, Glamorgan, 2 January 2023.

Ref:34374
Mine 31/01/2023
38.0490633ElachistidaeElachista stabilella
Elachista stabilella Stainton, 1858 © George Tordoff

Habitat: mines on Tall Fescue (Schedonorus arundinaceus) in foreground. Slumped cliffs near Barry, Glamorgan, 2 January 2023.

Ref:34375
Habitat 31/01/2023
12.0450278a*TineidaeOpogona omoscopa
Opogona omoscopa (Meyrick, 1893) © George Tordoff

St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, 16 April 2022

Ref:34284
Adult 24/01/2023
15.0150294GracillariidaeAspilapteryx tringipennella
Aspilapteryx tringipennella (Zeller, 1839) © George Tordoff

Cocoon in opened-up mine on Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata). St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, 15 April 2022

Ref:34285
Cocoon 24/01/2023
54.0040172ZygaenidaeZygaena purpuralis
Zygaena purpuralis (Brünnich, 1763) © George Tordoff
Transparent Burnet

Mull, Scotland, May 2010

Ref:34146
Larva Transparent Burnet16/01/2023
73.2502189NoctuidaeAnorthoa munda
Anorthoa munda ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff
Twin-spotted Quaker

Larva found on bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg), Monmouthshire, 16 May 2016.

Ref:34147
Larva Twin-spotted Quaker16/01/2023
52.0050376SesiidaeSynanthedon scoliaeformis
Synanthedon scoliaeformis (Borkhausen, 1789) © George Tordoff
Welsh Clearwing

Exuviae emergent through moss on birch trunk. Brecon Beacons National Park, 24 July 2013.

Ref:34148
Pupa Welsh Clearwing16/01/2023
52.0050376SesiidaeSynanthedon scoliaeformis
Synanthedon scoliaeformis (Borkhausen, 1789) © George Tordoff
Welsh Clearwing

Emergence hole in birch (Betula) trunk. Brecon Beacons National Park, 3 August 2017.

Ref:34149
Misc Welsh Clearwing16/01/2023
70.2581937GeometridaePeribatodes rhomboidaria
Peribatodes rhomboidaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff
Willow Beauty

Larva on Gorse (Ulex), adult reared. Cornwall, 31 March 2013.

Ref:34150
Larva Willow Beauty16/01/2023
70.0591742GeometridaeCamptogramma bilineata
Camptogramma bilineata (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Yellow Shell

Found on thyme (Thymus). Peak District, Deryhshire, 25 February 2019.

Ref:34151
Larva Yellow Shell16/01/2023
72.0132030ErebidaeEuproctis similis
Euproctis similis (Fuessly, 1775) © George Tordoff
Yellow-tail

Feeding on Grey Willow (Salix cinerea). Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, 22 May 2017.

Ref:34152
Larva Yellow-tail16/01/2023
73.1142305NoctuidaeEuplexia lucipara
Euplexia lucipara (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Small Angle Shades

Final instar larva found on Elder (Sambucus nigra). Cornwall, 18 August 2020.

Ref:34079
Larva Small Angle Shades13/01/2023
73.1142305NoctuidaeEuplexia lucipara
Euplexia lucipara (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Small Angle Shades

Final instar larva found on Elder (Sambucus nigra). Cornwall, 18 August 2020.

Ref:34080
Larva Small Angle Shades13/01/2023
71.0282017NotodontidaeClostera pigra
Clostera pigra (Hufnagel, 1766) © George Tordoff
Small Chocolate-tip

Larva feeding on sallow (Salix sp). Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, 26 September 2013.

Ref:34081
Larva Small Chocolate-tip13/01/2023
71.0282017NotodontidaeClostera pigra
Clostera pigra (Hufnagel, 1766) © George Tordoff
Small Chocolate-tip

Larva in opened-up spinning on sallow (Salix sp). Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire, 24 June 2019.

Ref:34082
Larva Small Chocolate-tip13/01/2023
71.0282017NotodontidaeClostera pigra
Clostera pigra (Hufnagel, 1766) © George Tordoff
Small Chocolate-tip

Larva feeding on sallow (Salix sp). Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire, 24 June 2019.

Ref:34083
Larva Small Chocolate-tip13/01/2023
70.3061670GeometridaeChlorissa viridata
Chlorissa viridata (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Small Grass Emerald

Swept from heathers. New Forest, Hampshire, 17 July 2019.

Ref:34084
Larva Small Grass Emerald13/01/2023
72.0022474ErebidaeRivula sericealis
Rivula sericealis (Scopoli, 1763) © George Tordoff
Straw Dot

Groeswen, Glamorgan, 11 May 2022.

Ref:34086
Larva Straw Dot13/01/2023
72.0022474ErebidaeRivula sericealis
Rivula sericealis (Scopoli, 1763) © George Tordoff
Straw Dot

Groeswen, Glamorgan, 11 May 2022.

Ref:34087
Larva Straw Dot13/01/2023
54.0010165ZygaenidaeJordanita globulariae
Jordanita globulariae (Hübner, 1793) © George Tordoff
Scarce Forester

On Common Knapweed (Centaurea nigra s.l.). South Wiltshire, 17 May 2022.

Ref:33968
Larva Scarce Forester05/01/2023
65.0061650DrepanidaeSabra harpagula
Sabra harpagula (Esper, 1786) © George Tordoff
Scarce Hook-tip

Beaten from Small-leaved Lime (Tilia cordata). Wye Valley, Monmouthshire, 31 August 2016.

Ref:33969
Larva Scarce Hook-tip05/01/2023
65.0061650DrepanidaeSabra harpagula
Sabra harpagula (Esper, 1786) © George Tordoff
Scarce Hook-tip

Beaten from Small-leaved Lime (Tilia cordata). Wye Valley, Monmouthshire, 20 August 2014.

Ref:33970
Larva Scarce Hook-tip05/01/2023
73.0212447NoctuidaeSyngrapha interrogationis
Syngrapha interrogationis (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Scarce Silver Y

Craig y Llyn, Glamorgan, 26 April 2014.

Ref:33971
Larva Scarce Silver Y05/01/2023
74.0092423NolidaeNycteola revayana
Nycteola revayana (Scopoli, 1772) © George Tordoff
Oak Nycteoline

Cocoon on oak (Quercus) leaf. Cardiff, 29 July 2022.

Ref:33976
Cocoon Oak Nycteoline05/01/2023
74.0092423NolidaeNycteola revayana
Nycteola revayana (Scopoli, 1772) © George Tordoff
Oak Nycteoline

Larva in spinning on oak (Quercus) sapling. Cardiff, 29 July 2022.

Ref:33977
Larva Oak Nycteoline05/01/2023
74.0092423NolidaeNycteola revayana
Nycteola revayana (Scopoli, 1772) © George Tordoff
Oak Nycteoline

Larva in spinning on oak (Quercus) sapling. Cardiff, 29 July 2022.

Ref:33978
Larva Oak Nycteoline05/01/2023
70.1651845GeometridaeEupithecia pimpinellata
Eupithecia pimpinellata (Hübner, [1813]) © George Tordoff
Pimpinel Pug

Larva on Burnet Saxifrage (Pimpinella saxifraga). Scout Scar, Cumbria, 1 September 2017.

Ref:33750
Larva Pimpinel Pug23/12/2022
70.1651845GeometridaeEupithecia pimpinellata
Eupithecia pimpinellata (Hübner, [1813]) © George Tordoff
Pimpinel Pug

Larva on Burnet Saxifrage (Pimpinella saxifraga). Scout Scar, Cumbria, 1 September 2017.

Ref:33751
Larva Pimpinel Pug23/12/2022
72.0352037ErebidaeMiltochrista miniata
Miltochrista miniata (Forster, 1771) © George Tordoff
Rosy Footman

Wyndcliff, Monmouthshire, 24 June 2019.

Ref:33752
Larva Rosy Footman23/12/2022
73.3642115NoctuidaeCoenophila subrosea
Coenophila subrosea (Stephens, 1829) © George Tordoff
Rosy Marsh Moth

Feeding on Bog-rosemary (Andromeda polifolia) at night. Cors Caron, 29 May 2014.

Ref:33753
Larva Rosy Marsh Moth23/12/2022
71.0051997NotodontidaeFurcula furcula
Furcula furcula (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff
Sallow Kitten

Egg on Grey Willow (Salix cinerea). Cardiff, 14 May 2020.

Ref:33757
Egg Sallow Kitten23/12/2022
71.0051997NotodontidaeFurcula furcula
Furcula furcula (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff
Sallow Kitten

First instar larva, reared from egg found in Cardiff, 2020.

Ref:33758
Larva Sallow Kitten23/12/2022
71.0051997NotodontidaeFurcula furcula
Furcula furcula (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff
Sallow Kitten

Early instar larva, reared from egg found in Cardiff, 2020.

Ref:33759
Larva Sallow Kitten23/12/2022
71.0051997NotodontidaeFurcula furcula
Furcula furcula (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff
Sallow Kitten

Final instar larva, reared from egg found in Cardiff, 2020.

Ref:33760
Larva Sallow Kitten23/12/2022
71.0051997NotodontidaeFurcula furcula
Furcula furcula (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff
Sallow Kitten

Final instar larva, reared from egg found in Cardiff, 2020.

Ref:33761
Larva Sallow Kitten23/12/2022
65.0011645DrepanidaeFalcaria lacertinaria
Falcaria lacertinaria (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Scalloped Hook-tip

Found on birch (Betula sp). Whixall Moss, Shropshire, 3 July 2017.

Ref:33762
Larva Scalloped Hook-tip23/12/2022
70.2411921GeometridaeCrocallis elinguaria
Crocallis elinguaria (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Scalloped Oak

Final instar larva reared from young larva found on Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus). Monmouthshire, 2021.

Ref:33763
Larva Scalloped Oak23/12/2022
72.0462047ErebidaeEilema complana
Eilema complana (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Scarce Footman

St Agnes, Isles of Scilly, 22 April 2022.

Ref:33764
Larva Scarce Footman23/12/2022
70.2831961GeometridaeCampaea margaritaria
Campaea margaritaria (Linnaeus, 1761) © George Tordoff
Light Emerald

Cardiff, 5 March 2016.

Ref:33738
Larva Light Emerald22/12/2022
52.0030371SesiidaeSesia bembeciformis
Sesia bembeciformis (Hübner, [1806]) © George Tordoff
Lunar Hornet Moth

Exuviae in situ in Goat Willow (Salix caprea) trunk. Cardiff, 13 July 2019.

Ref:33739
Pupa Lunar Hornet Moth22/12/2022
52.0030371SesiidaeSesia bembeciformis
Sesia bembeciformis (Hübner, [1806]) © George Tordoff
Lunar Hornet Moth

Exuviae from Goat Willow (Salix caprea) trunk. Cardiff, 16 July 2017.

Ref:33740
Pupa Lunar Hornet Moth22/12/2022
52.0030371SesiidaeSesia bembeciformis
Sesia bembeciformis (Hübner, [1806]) © George Tordoff
Lunar Hornet Moth

Pupa found in cobweb on Goat Willow (Salix caprea) trunk. Cardiff, 8 June 2020.

Ref:33741
Pupa Lunar Hornet Moth22/12/2022
52.0030371SesiidaeSesia bembeciformis
Sesia bembeciformis (Hübner, [1806]) © George Tordoff
Lunar Hornet Moth

Pupa found in cobweb on Goat Willow (Salix caprea) trunk. Cardiff, 8 June 2020.

Ref:33742
Pupa Lunar Hornet Moth22/12/2022
70.2051884GeometridaeAbraxas grossulariata
Abraxas grossulariata (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Magpie

Pupa in slight cocoon. Cornwall, 27 June 2015.

Ref:33743
Pupa Magpie22/12/2022
72.0362038ErebidaeNudaria mundana
Nudaria mundana (Linnaeus, 1761) © George Tordoff
Muslin Footman

Found on stone wall. Somerset, 4 July 2021

Ref:33745
Larva Muslin Footman22/12/2022
71.0202011NotodontidaePterostoma palpina
Pterostoma palpina (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff
Pale Prominent

On sallow (Salix sp). Glamorgan, 26 June 2021.

Ref:33746
Larva Pale Prominent22/12/2022
72.0152028ErebidaeCalliteara pudibunda
Calliteara pudibunda (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Pale Tussock

Found forming cocoon on oak (Quercus sp). Forest of Dean, 1 September 2020.

Ref:33747
Larva Pale Tussock22/12/2022
54.0020163ZygaenidaeAdscita statices
Adscita statices (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Forester

Hatched egg batch on Common Sorrel (Rumex acetosa). Glamorgan, 12 August 2021.

Ref:33713
Egg Forester21/12/2022
54.0020163ZygaenidaeAdscita statices
Adscita statices (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Forester

Early instar larvae in feeding windows on underside of Common Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) leaf. Glamorgan, 12 August 2021.

Ref:33714
Larva Forester21/12/2022
54.0020163ZygaenidaeAdscita statices
Adscita statices (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Forester

Larva in feeding window on Common Sorrel (Rumex acetosa). Glamorgan, 24 September 2021.

Ref:33715
Larva Forester21/12/2022
65.0151660DrepanidaePolyploca ridens
Polyploca ridens (Fabricius, 1787) © George Tordoff
Frosted Green

On Oak (Quercus). Hendre, Monmouthshire, 29 May 2018.

Ref:33716
Larva Frosted Green21/12/2022
70.0471720GeometridaeNycterosea obstipata
Nycterosea obstipata (Fabricius, 1794) © George Tordoff
Gem

Reared ex female to light. Cardiff, 2017.

Ref:33717
Larva Gem21/12/2022
70.0471720GeometridaeNycterosea obstipata
Nycterosea obstipata (Fabricius, 1794) © George Tordoff
Gem

Reared ex female to light. Cardiff, 2017.

Ref:33718
Larva Gem21/12/2022
35.1280827GelechiidaeCaryocolum alsinella
Caryocolum alsinella (Zeller, 1868) © George Tordoff

Larva from spinning on Cerastium fontanum (adult reared). Pembrey, 24 May 2022.

Ref:33721
Larva 21/12/2022
35.1280827GelechiidaeCaryocolum alsinella
Caryocolum alsinella (Zeller, 1868) © George Tordoff

Larval spinning on Cerastium fontanum (adult reared). Pembrey, 24 May 2022.

Ref:33722
Larva 21/12/2022
35.1280827GelechiidaeCaryocolum alsinella
Caryocolum alsinella (Zeller, 1868) © George Tordoff

Habitat: Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, 24 May 2022. Larva on Common Mouse-ear (Cerastium fontanum) at this location.

Ref:33723
Habitat 21/12/2022
66.0041635LasiocampidaeMalacosoma castrensis
Malacosoma castrensis (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Ground Lackey

Shellness, Kent, 5 July 2018.

Ref:33729
Larva Ground Lackey21/12/2022
73.2372252NoctuidaePolymixis flavicincta
Polymixis flavicincta ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff
Large Ranunculus

Larva found on Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa). Cardiff, 1 June 2021.

Ref:33731
Larva Large Ranunculus21/12/2022
63.0761289CrambidaeEuchromius ocellea
Euchromius ocellea (Haworth, 1811) © George Tordoff

Cardiff, October 2011.

Ref:33732
Adult 21/12/2022
70.1291863GeometridaeAnticollix sparsata
Anticollix sparsata (Treitschke, 1828) © George Tordoff
Dentated Pug

On Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris). Kenfig NNR, Glamorgan, 6 August 2020

Ref:33694
Larva Dentated Pug20/12/2022
70.1291863GeometridaeAnticollix sparsata
Anticollix sparsata (Treitschke, 1828) © George Tordoff
Dentated Pug

Habitat: Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris) in fen woodland. Kenfig NNR, Glamorgan, 6 August 2020

Ref:33695
Habitat Dentated Pug20/12/2022
70.0301675GeometridaeCyclophora pendularia
Cyclophora pendularia (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff
Dingy Mocha

On Salix. Dorset, 27 August 2019

Ref:33696
Larva Dingy Mocha20/12/2022
70.0301675GeometridaeCyclophora pendularia
Cyclophora pendularia (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff
Dingy Mocha

On Salix. Dorset, 27 August 2019

Ref:33697
Larva Dingy Mocha20/12/2022
70.0301675GeometridaeCyclophora pendularia
Cyclophora pendularia (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff
Dingy Mocha

Bred ex larva. Dorset, 2019.

Ref:33698
Adult Dingy Mocha20/12/2022
69.0021980SphingidaeSmerinthus ocellata
Smerinthus ocellata (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Eyed Hawk-moth

Final instar larva on willow (Salix). East Cornwall, 17 August 2020.

Ref:33705
Larva Eyed Hawk-moth20/12/2022
69.0021980SphingidaeSmerinthus ocellata
Smerinthus ocellata (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Eyed Hawk-moth

Eggs laid in captivity. Cardiff, July 2021.

Ref:33706
Egg Eyed Hawk-moth20/12/2022
52.0150384SesiidaePyropteron chrysidiformis
Pyropteron chrysidiformis (Esper, 1782) © George Tordoff
Fiery Clearwing

Eggs on dock (Rumex) stem. Kent, July 2018 (surveyed under licence).

Ref:33707
Egg Fiery Clearwing20/12/2022
39.0050903ParametriotidaeChrysoclista linneella
Chrysoclista linneella (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff

At rest on lime trunk. Cardiff, 10 June 2022

Ref:33673
Adult 19/12/2022
39.0050903ParametriotidaeChrysoclista linneella
Chrysoclista linneella (Clerck, 1759) © George Tordoff

Habitat: old lime trees in urban Cardiff. June 2022

Ref:33674
Habitat 19/12/2022
49.0801053TortricidaeAcleris hastiana
Acleris hastiana (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff

Bred ex larva on Creeping Willow (Salix repens). Kenfig NNR, Glamorgan, 2022

Ref:33675
Adult 19/12/2022
35.1010802aGelechiidaeGelechia sororculella
Gelechia sororculella (Hübner, [1817]) © George Tordoff

Bred ex larva on Creeping Willow (Salix repens). Kenfig NNR, Glamorgan, 2022

Ref:33676
Adult 19/12/2022
63.0851300CrambidaeCrambus pratella
Crambus pratella (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff

Cardiff, 18 June 2017

Ref:33677
Adult 19/12/2022
7.0030146AdelidaeNemophora cupriacella
Nemophora cupriacella (Hübner, [1819]) © George Tordoff

At rest on Teasel (Dipsacus follonum). Cardiff, 23 June 2022

Ref:33684
Adult 19/12/2022
40.0010885MomphidaeMompha conturbatella
Mompha conturbatella (Hübner, [1819]) © George Tordoff

Bred ex larva on Rosebay Willowherb (Chamaenerion angustifolium). Ripponden, Yorkshire, 2022

Ref:33688
Adult 19/12/2022
49.0811049TortricidaeAcleris permutana
Acleris permutana (Duponchel, 1836) © George Tordoff

Kenfig NNR, Glamorgan, 17 August 2022

Ref:33689
Adult 19/12/2022
49.3721232TortricidaePammene populana
Pammene populana (Fabricius, 1787) © George Tordoff

Larva in opened-up spinning on Salix (adult reared). Taf Fechan Nature Reserve, Glamorgan, 16 June 2022

Ref:33691
Larva 19/12/2022
35.0690743GelechiidaeMonochroa elongella
Monochroa elongella (Heinemann, 1870) © George Tordoff

Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, 25 June 2019

Ref:33645
Adult 16/12/2022
71.0272019NotodontidaeClostera curtula
Clostera curtula (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Chocolate-tip

On Aspen (Populus tremula). Lanlay Meadows, Glamorgan, 21 September 2014

Ref:33646
Larva Chocolate-tip16/12/2022
72.0562488ErebidaePechipogo strigilata
Pechipogo strigilata (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Common Fan-foot

In dead oak leaves. Forest of Dean, 8 September 2020. Adult reared

Ref:33647
Larva Common Fan-foot16/12/2022
66.0011631LasiocampidaePoecilocampa populi
Poecilocampa populi (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
December Moth

Reared on Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) from eggs. Glamorgan.

Ref:33648
Larva December Moth16/12/2022
37.0600531ColeophoridaeColeophora ochrea
Coleophora ochrea (Haworth, 1828) © George Tordoff

At rest on Common Rock-rose (Helianthemum nummularium). Avon Gorge, Bristol, 2 July 2020

Ref:33616
Adult 14/12/2022
37.0600531ColeophoridaeColeophora ochrea
Coleophora ochrea (Haworth, 1828) © George Tordoff

Habitat: Common Rock-rose (Helianthemum nummularium) on limestone outcrops. Avon Gorge, July 2020

Ref:33617
Habitat 14/12/2022
70.0291682GeometridaeTimandra comae
Timandra comae Schmidt, 1931 © George Tordoff
Blood-vein

East Cornwall, 23 April 2011

Ref:33598
Larva Blood-vein13/12/2022
73.1922262NoctuidaeSunira circellaris
Sunira circellaris (Hufnagel, 1766) © George Tordoff
Brick

Found on fallen Salix catkins, 15 May 2021, Cardiff.

Ref:33605
Larva Brick13/12/2022
72.0122029ErebidaeEuproctis chrysorrhoea
Euproctis chrysorrhoea (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Brown-tail

Larval web on bramble. Sully Island, Glamorgan, 6 September 2020.

Ref:33606
Larva Brown-tail13/12/2022
70.2011880GeometridaeTrichopteryx polycommata
Trichopteryx polycommata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff
Barred Tooth-striped

Final instar larva on Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare). Monmouthshire, 26 May 2016.

Ref:33582
Larva Barred Tooth-striped12/12/2022
70.2011880GeometridaeTrichopteryx polycommata
Trichopteryx polycommata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff
Barred Tooth-striped

Part-grown larva on Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare), with feeding damage & frass. Monmouthshire, 8 May 2018.

Ref:33583
Larva Barred Tooth-striped12/12/2022
72.0692473ErebidaeLaspeyria flexula
Laspeyria flexula ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff
Beautiful Hook-tip

Larva found on Berberis vulgaris. Wiltshire, September 2021.

Ref:33584
Larva Beautiful Hook-tip12/12/2022
70.2281908GeometridaeEpione vespertaria
Epione vespertaria (Linnaeus, 1767) © George Tordoff
Dark Bordered Beauty

Eggs on dead grass at base of Creeping Willow (Salix repens). Strensall Common, August 2018.

Ref:33585
Egg Dark Bordered Beauty12/12/2022
35.1180814GelechiidaeScrobipalpa ocellatella
Scrobipalpa ocellatella (Boyd, 1858) © George Tordoff
Beet Moth

Habitat: Sea Beet (Beta vulgaris ssp maritima) on beach. St Martin's, Isles of Scilly, 14 April 2022

Ref:33536
Habitat Beet Moth08/12/2022
35.1180814GelechiidaeScrobipalpa ocellatella
Scrobipalpa ocellatella (Boyd, 1858) © George Tordoff
Beet Moth

Larva extracted from rolled leaf edge of Sea Beet (Beta vulgaris ssp maritima). St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, 12 April 2022

Ref:33533
Larva Beet Moth08/12/2022
35.1180814GelechiidaeScrobipalpa ocellatella
Scrobipalpa ocellatella (Boyd, 1858) © George Tordoff
Beet Moth

Rolled leaf edges & mines on Sea Beet (Beta vulgaris ssp maritima). St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, 12 April 2022

Ref:33534
Larva Beet Moth08/12/2022
35.1180814GelechiidaeScrobipalpa ocellatella
Scrobipalpa ocellatella (Boyd, 1858) © George Tordoff
Beet Moth

Larva in opened-up rolled leaf edge of Sea Beet (Beta vulgaris ssp maritima). St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, 12 April 2022

Ref:33535
Larva Beet Moth08/12/2022
73.2352255NoctuidaePolymixis lichenea
Polymixis lichenea (Hübner, [1813]) © George Tordoff
Feathered Ranunculus

Found feeding on Wild Carrot at night, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, 14 April 2022. Adult reared.

Ref:33490
Larva Feathered Ranunculus07/12/2022
73.2352255NoctuidaePolymixis lichenea
Polymixis lichenea (Hübner, [1813]) © George Tordoff
Feathered Ranunculus

Found feeding on Wild Carrot at night, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, 14 April 2022. Adult reared.

Ref:33491
Larva Feathered Ranunculus07/12/2022
73.2352255NoctuidaePolymixis lichenea
Polymixis lichenea (Hübner, [1813]) © George Tordoff
Feathered Ranunculus

Found feeding on Wild Carrot at night, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, 14 April 2022. Adult reared.

Ref:33492
Larva Feathered Ranunculus07/12/2022
66.0061636LasiocampidaeLasiocampa trifolii
Lasiocampa trifolii ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff
Grass Eggar

Gugh, Isles of Scilly, 21 April 2022

Ref:33493
Larva Grass Eggar07/12/2022
66.0061636LasiocampidaeLasiocampa trifolii
Lasiocampa trifolii ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff
Grass Eggar

Gugh, Isles of Scilly, 21 April 2022

Ref:33494
Larva Grass Eggar07/12/2022
35.0160839GelechiidaeNothris congressariella
Nothris congressariella (Bruand, 1858) © George Tordoff

Habitat: Balm-leaved Figwort among Bracken, Gugh, 21 April 2022.

Ref:33495
Habitat 07/12/2022
35.0160839GelechiidaeNothris congressariella
Nothris congressariella (Bruand, 1858) © George Tordoff

Habitat: Balm-leaved Figwort by lane. Tresco, Isles of Scilly, 9 April 2018

Ref:33501
Habitat 07/12/2022
35.0160839GelechiidaeNothris congressariella
Nothris congressariella (Bruand, 1858) © George Tordoff

Larva in spun leaf of Balm-leaved Figwort. Tresco, Isles of Scilly, 9 April 2018

Ref:33502
Larva 07/12/2022
73.3232093NoctuidaeAgrotis ripae
Agrotis ripae (Hübner, [1823]) © George Tordoff
Sand Dart

Found in sand beneath strandline plants. St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, 13 April 2022

Ref:33505
Larva Sand Dart07/12/2022
70.1201787GeometridaeRheumaptera hastata
Rheumaptera hastata (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Argent & Sable

Larva in opened-up spinning on Grey Willow (Salix cinerea). Fenn's Moss, Denbighshire, 9 July 2019.

Ref:33507
Larva Argent & Sable07/12/2022
70.1201787GeometridaeRheumaptera hastata
Rheumaptera hastata (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Argent & Sable

Larval spinnings on Bog Myrtle (Myrica gale). Merionethshire, August 2012.

Ref:33508
Larva Argent & Sable07/12/2022
70.1201787GeometridaeRheumaptera hastata
Rheumaptera hastata (Linnaeus, 1758) © George Tordoff
Argent & Sable

Larval spinning on Birch (Betula sp). Whixall Moss, Shropshire, 13 July 2017

Ref:33509
Larva Argent & Sable07/12/2022
70.1241785GeometridaePareulype berberata
Pareulype berberata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff
Barberry Carpet

Part-grown larva on Berberis vulgaris, surveyed under licence. Wiltshire, September 2017.

Ref:33510
Larva Barberry Carpet07/12/2022
63.0371392CrambidaeUdea olivalis
Udea olivalis ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff

Larva in spinning. High Cliff, Cornwall, 10 April 2022.

Ref:33511
Larva 07/12/2022
63.0371392CrambidaeUdea olivalis
Udea olivalis ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff

Larval spinning on Red Campion. High Cliff, Cornwall, 10 April 2022

Ref:33512
Larva 07/12/2022
63.0371392CrambidaeUdea olivalis
Udea olivalis ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff

Habitat: Red Campion growing on Cornish hedgebank. High Cliff, Cornwall, 10 April 2022

Ref:33513
Habitat 07/12/2022
35.1190811GelechiidaeScrobipalpa samadensis
Scrobipalpa samadensis (Pfaffenzeller, 1870) © George Tordoff

Larva in centre of rosette of Buck's-horn Plantain (Plantago coronopus). White Island, Isles of Scilly, 14 April 2022

Ref:33525
Larva 07/12/2022
35.1190811GelechiidaeScrobipalpa samadensis
Scrobipalpa samadensis (Pfaffenzeller, 1870) © George Tordoff

Pupa in centre of rosette of Buck's-horn Plantain (Plantago coronopus). St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, 12 April 2022

Ref:33526
Pupa 07/12/2022
35.1190811GelechiidaeScrobipalpa samadensis
Scrobipalpa samadensis (Pfaffenzeller, 1870) © George Tordoff

Habitat: Buck's-horn Plantain (Plantago coronopus) in coastal turf. St Martin's, Isles of Scilly, 14 April 2022

Ref:33527
Habitat 07/12/2022
45.0401518PterophoridaeHellinsia lienigianus
Hellinsia lienigianus (Zeller, 1852) © George Tordoff
Mugwort Plume

Ex larva, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, 2022.

Ref:33487
Pupa Mugwort Plume06/12/2022
62.0311456PyralidaeEpischnia asteris
Epischnia asteris Staudinger, 1870 © George Tordoff

Worm's Head, Gower, Glamorgan, 2 September 2022

Ref:33440
Adult 03/12/2022
62.0311456PyralidaeEpischnia asteris
Epischnia asteris Staudinger, 1870 © George Tordoff

Habitat: Golden-samphire, Worm's Head, Gower, Glamorgan, 2 September 2022. Several adults in this area.

Ref:33441
Habitat 03/12/2022
59.0331610NymphalidaeEuphydryas aurinia
Euphydryas aurinia (Rottemburg, 1775) © George Tordoff
Marsh Fritillary

Larval web. Fairwood Common, Gower, Glamorgan, 15 September 2022.

Ref:33442
Larva Marsh Fritillary03/12/2022
32.0120703DepressariidaeAgonopterix atomella
Agonopterix atomella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff

Habitat: Dyer's Greenweed on spoil bank. Cosmeston Country Park, Glamorgan, 11 June 2021.

Ref:33407
Habitat 02/12/2022
32.0120703DepressariidaeAgonopterix atomella
Agonopterix atomella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff

Habitat: Dyer's Greenweed on downland slope. West Yatton SSSI, North Wiltshire, 9 June 2022.

Ref:33408
Habitat 02/12/2022
32.0120703DepressariidaeAgonopterix atomella
Agonopterix atomella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff

Habitat: Dyer's Greenweed above coastal cliff. Lavernock Point Nature Reserve, Glamorgan, 9 June 2020.

Ref:33413
Habitat 02/12/2022
32.0120703DepressariidaeAgonopterix atomella
Agonopterix atomella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff

Larva in opened up spinning on Dyer's Greenweed. Otmoor, Oxfordshire, 4 June 2018.

Ref:33414
Larva 02/12/2022
32.0120703DepressariidaeAgonopterix atomella
Agonopterix atomella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff

Larva ex spinning on Dyer's Greenweed. Cosmeston Country Park, Glamorgan, 20 June 2019.

Ref:33415
Larva 02/12/2022
35.0920793GelechiidaeMirificarma lentiginosella
Mirificarma lentiginosella (Zeller, 1839) © George Tordoff

Habitat: Dyer's Greenweed on spoil bank. Cosmeston Country Park, Glamorgan, 10 June 2020. High density of larval spinnings in this area.

Ref:33416
Habitat 02/12/2022
52.0050376SesiidaeSynanthedon scoliaeformis
Synanthedon scoliaeformis (Borkhausen, 1789) © George Tordoff
Welsh Clearwing

Pupal exuviae in situ in exit hole in birch trunk. Llanthony Valley, Monmouthshire, 17 July 2015.

Ref:33417
Pupa Welsh Clearwing02/12/2022
52.0050376SesiidaeSynanthedon scoliaeformis
Synanthedon scoliaeformis (Borkhausen, 1789) © George Tordoff
Welsh Clearwing

Vacated cocoon in exit hole in birch trunk. Brecon Beacons, July 2013.

Ref:33418
Cocoon Welsh Clearwing02/12/2022
63.0241381CrambidaeAnania funebris
Anania funebris (Ström, 1768) © George Tordoff

Habitat: Goldenrod by path on Bracken slope. Y Graig, Glamorgan, 25 August 2021.

Ref:33419
Habitat 02/12/2022
32.0110704DepressariidaeAgonopterix scopariella
Agonopterix scopariella (Heinemann, 1870) © George Tordoff

Larva ex spinning on Broom (adult reared). Y Graig, Glamorgan, 14 June 2022.

Ref:33420
Larva 02/12/2022
32.0110704DepressariidaeAgonopterix scopariella
Agonopterix scopariella (Heinemann, 1870) © George Tordoff

Larval spinning on Broom (adult reared). Y Graig, Glamorgan, 14 June 2022.

Ref:33421
Larva 02/12/2022
32.0110704DepressariidaeAgonopterix scopariella
Agonopterix scopariella (Heinemann, 1870) © George Tordoff

Habitat: Broom by path in open woodland. Y Graig, Glamorgan, 14 June 2022.

Ref:33422
Habitat 02/12/2022
32.0110704DepressariidaeAgonopterix scopariella
Agonopterix scopariella (Heinemann, 1870) © George Tordoff

Adult reared ex larva. Y Graig, Glamorgan, 2022.

Ref:33423
Adult 02/12/2022
45.0401518PterophoridaeHellinsia lienigianus
Hellinsia lienigianus (Zeller, 1852) © George Tordoff
Mugwort Plume

Larval feeding signs: window feeding from underside of Mugwort leaves. Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, 3 June 2022.

Ref:33424
Larva Mugwort Plume02/12/2022
45.0401518PterophoridaeHellinsia lienigianus
Hellinsia lienigianus (Zeller, 1852) © George Tordoff
Mugwort Plume

Adult reared ex larva on Mugwort. Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, 2022.

Ref:33425
Adult Mugwort Plume02/12/2022
45.0401518PterophoridaeHellinsia lienigianus
Hellinsia lienigianus (Zeller, 1852) © George Tordoff
Mugwort Plume

Habitat - Mugwort growing by path at base of old railway embankment. Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, 3 June 2022.

Ref:33426
Habitat Mugwort Plume02/12/2022
63.0241381CrambidaeAnania funebris
Anania funebris (Ström, 1768) © George Tordoff

Ref:33427
Larva 02/12/2022
63.0241381CrambidaeAnania funebris
Anania funebris (Ström, 1768) © George Tordoff

Larva & feeding damage on lower leaves of Goldenrod (leaf underside shown). Y Graig, Glamorgan, 14 June 2022.

Ref:33428
Larva 02/12/2022
63.0241381CrambidaeAnania funebris
Anania funebris (Ström, 1768) © George Tordoff

Larval feeding damage on lower leaves of Goldenrod. Window feeding by younger larvae, entire leaf depth feeding by older larvae. Also frass present. Y Graig, Glamorgan, 14 June 2022.

Ref:33429
Larva 02/12/2022
73.0572219NoctuidaeCucullia lychnitis
Cucullia lychnitis Rambur, 1833 © George Tordoff
Striped Lychnis

Habitat: Dark Mullein growing in chalk scrape. Winchester, Hampshire, July 2019.

Ref:33432
Habitat Striped Lychnis02/12/2022
73.0572219NoctuidaeCucullia lychnitis
Cucullia lychnitis Rambur, 1833 © George Tordoff
Striped Lychnis

Habitat: Dark Mullein growing in chalk scrape. Winchester, Hampshire, July 2019.

Ref:33434
Habitat Striped Lychnis02/12/2022
73.0552217NoctuidaeCucullia asteris
Cucullia asteris ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) © George Tordoff
Star-wort

Habitat: larva found on Goldenrod plant in foreground. Craig-yr-allt, Glamorgan, 4 September 2021.

Ref:33435
Habitat Star-wort02/12/2022
49.3461218TortricidaeSelania leplastriana
Selania leplastriana (Curtis, 1831) © George Tordoff

Larva feeding inside shoot of Wild Cabbage. Summerhouse Point, Glamorgan, 29 March 2022.

Ref:33396
Larva 01/12/2022
49.3461218TortricidaeSelania leplastriana
Selania leplastriana (Curtis, 1831) © George Tordoff

Summerhouse Point, Glamorgan: Wild Cabbage growing on shingle beach

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Habitat 01/12/2022
49.3461218TortricidaeSelania leplastriana
Selania leplastriana (Curtis, 1831) © George Tordoff

Summerhouse Point, Glamorgan: Wild Cabbage growing on limestone cliff top.

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Habitat 01/12/2022
49.3461218TortricidaeSelania leplastriana
Selania leplastriana (Curtis, 1831) © George Tordoff

Reared ex larva at Summerhouse Point, Glamorgan. Larva collected 29 March 2022.

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Adult 01/12/2022
35.1290828GelechiidaeCaryocolum viscariella
Caryocolum viscariella (Stainton, 1855) © George Tordoff

Larval feeding signs: spun shoot tip of Red Campion. St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, 16 April 2022.

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Misc 01/12/2022
35.1290828GelechiidaeCaryocolum viscariella
Caryocolum viscariella (Stainton, 1855) © George Tordoff

Red Campion growing above beach. St Martin's, Isles of Scilly, 14 April 2022.

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Habitat 01/12/2022
35.1290828GelechiidaeCaryocolum viscariella
Caryocolum viscariella (Stainton, 1855) © George Tordoff

Red Campion at base of hedge, Poltreworgey, East Cornwall, 11 April 2022.

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Habitat 01/12/2022