Steve Turner
@sj84turner.bsky.social
A once keen birder and temporary Fair Isle resident in a previous life. Now just mostly obsessed with moths (Staffordshire VC39). Update Ordnance Survey data for a living.
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Nine of my 41 NFGs for 2025 here in Cambs #teamMoth More details and first dates in the ALT text.
2025 totals: ~250 sessions, ~9000 moths ~400 species
2025 totals: ~250 sessions, ~9000 moths ~400 species
November 29, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Nine of my 41 NFGs for 2025 here in Cambs #teamMoth More details and first dates in the ALT text.
2025 totals: ~250 sessions, ~9000 moths ~400 species
2025 totals: ~250 sessions, ~9000 moths ~400 species
Not as pretty as the macros, but some significant micro records from the garden this year.
Cadra figulilella (Raisin Moth) and Phycitodes saxicola (Lesser Clouded Knot-horn) both new for VC39, with at least four specimens of the latter recorded & confirmed by gen det.
#TeamMoth
Cadra figulilella (Raisin Moth) and Phycitodes saxicola (Lesser Clouded Knot-horn) both new for VC39, with at least four specimens of the latter recorded & confirmed by gen det.
#TeamMoth
November 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Not as pretty as the macros, but some significant micro records from the garden this year.
Cadra figulilella (Raisin Moth) and Phycitodes saxicola (Lesser Clouded Knot-horn) both new for VC39, with at least four specimens of the latter recorded & confirmed by gen det.
#TeamMoth
Cadra figulilella (Raisin Moth) and Phycitodes saxicola (Lesser Clouded Knot-horn) both new for VC39, with at least four specimens of the latter recorded & confirmed by gen det.
#TeamMoth
It’s freezing cold & I’m bored. So here’s a selection of the 34 macro NFGs from this year’s efforts in the garden. A few details in ALT text.
Micros to follow in a separate post!
A total of 95 NFGs pushed the garden total up to 603. A pretty crazy year all round.
#TeamMoth
Micros to follow in a separate post!
A total of 95 NFGs pushed the garden total up to 603. A pretty crazy year all round.
#TeamMoth
November 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
It’s freezing cold & I’m bored. So here’s a selection of the 34 macro NFGs from this year’s efforts in the garden. A few details in ALT text.
Micros to follow in a separate post!
A total of 95 NFGs pushed the garden total up to 603. A pretty crazy year all round.
#TeamMoth
Micros to follow in a separate post!
A total of 95 NFGs pushed the garden total up to 603. A pretty crazy year all round.
#TeamMoth
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Remember a little while ago I said that the Joint Derbyshire moth Verification and Recording Team had been shortlisted for the @nbntrust.bsky.social awards? We only went and won it! Thank you @spinneybirder.bsky.social for your wonderful company! #teammoth #VC57
November 21, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Remember a little while ago I said that the Joint Derbyshire moth Verification and Recording Team had been shortlisted for the @nbntrust.bsky.social awards? We only went and won it! Thank you @spinneybirder.bsky.social for your wonderful company! #teammoth #VC57
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WOW! We have just passed 3.5 million records, it is certainly a record breaking year, details to come in December as I attempt a New for Norfolk advent calendar and post a species per day 😅... Yes we have had that many!!! #teammoth #norfolkmoths
November 17, 2025 at 10:57 AM
WOW! We have just passed 3.5 million records, it is certainly a record breaking year, details to come in December as I attempt a New for Norfolk advent calendar and post a species per day 😅... Yes we have had that many!!! #teammoth #norfolkmoths
Howdi Rob
Sorry not the best photos or example, but thought this looked a reasonable shout for Phyllonorycter schreberella?
Definitely on Elm (asymmetric leaf base).
Upper and underside shots of the mine.
Thanks
@vc28nature.bsky.social
Sorry not the best photos or example, but thought this looked a reasonable shout for Phyllonorycter schreberella?
Definitely on Elm (asymmetric leaf base).
Upper and underside shots of the mine.
Thanks
@vc28nature.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Howdi Rob
Sorry not the best photos or example, but thought this looked a reasonable shout for Phyllonorycter schreberella?
Definitely on Elm (asymmetric leaf base).
Upper and underside shots of the mine.
Thanks
@vc28nature.bsky.social
Sorry not the best photos or example, but thought this looked a reasonable shout for Phyllonorycter schreberella?
Definitely on Elm (asymmetric leaf base).
Upper and underside shots of the mine.
Thanks
@vc28nature.bsky.social
To prove to @wheatersdave.bsky.social that I am actually domesticated, I’ve just cleaned out the drip tray from the back of the fridge, which was beginning to absolutely honk 🤮😂
a man is yawning in front of a blue shower curtain in a bathroom .
ALT: a man is yawning in front of a blue shower curtain in a bathroom .
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November 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
To prove to @wheatersdave.bsky.social that I am actually domesticated, I’ve just cleaned out the drip tray from the back of the fridge, which was beginning to absolutely honk 🤮😂
Some leaf mine finds from today.
Ectoedemia argyropeza and Stigmella assimilella on Aspen.
Ectoedemia initimella on Sallow.
All new for SJ84 this autumn, and from several different sites now.
@vc39moths.bsky.social
#TeamMoth
Ectoedemia argyropeza and Stigmella assimilella on Aspen.
Ectoedemia initimella on Sallow.
All new for SJ84 this autumn, and from several different sites now.
@vc39moths.bsky.social
#TeamMoth
November 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Some leaf mine finds from today.
Ectoedemia argyropeza and Stigmella assimilella on Aspen.
Ectoedemia initimella on Sallow.
All new for SJ84 this autumn, and from several different sites now.
@vc39moths.bsky.social
#TeamMoth
Ectoedemia argyropeza and Stigmella assimilella on Aspen.
Ectoedemia initimella on Sallow.
All new for SJ84 this autumn, and from several different sites now.
@vc39moths.bsky.social
#TeamMoth
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Fieldfares and autumn leaves. I was thinking it would make a lovely fabric print to make a blouse with! No idea how this is done though!
November 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Fieldfares and autumn leaves. I was thinking it would make a lovely fabric print to make a blouse with! No idea how this is done though!
Sorry Rob, just one more for you!
Is this any good for Ectoedemia intimella on a Sallow of some description, I think!?!
Thanks again.
@vc28nature.bsky.social
#TeamMoth
Is this any good for Ectoedemia intimella on a Sallow of some description, I think!?!
Thanks again.
@vc28nature.bsky.social
#TeamMoth
November 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Sorry Rob, just one more for you!
Is this any good for Ectoedemia intimella on a Sallow of some description, I think!?!
Thanks again.
@vc28nature.bsky.social
#TeamMoth
Is this any good for Ectoedemia intimella on a Sallow of some description, I think!?!
Thanks again.
@vc28nature.bsky.social
#TeamMoth
Hi Rob
Very interested to see what you think of the mine on the right hand leaf in the first photo (and in the subsequent 3 photos).
Have I found Ectoedemia turbidella???!!!
Thanks
@vc28nature.bsky.social
#TeamMoth
Very interested to see what you think of the mine on the right hand leaf in the first photo (and in the subsequent 3 photos).
Have I found Ectoedemia turbidella???!!!
Thanks
@vc28nature.bsky.social
#TeamMoth
November 9, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Hi Rob
Very interested to see what you think of the mine on the right hand leaf in the first photo (and in the subsequent 3 photos).
Have I found Ectoedemia turbidella???!!!
Thanks
@vc28nature.bsky.social
#TeamMoth
Very interested to see what you think of the mine on the right hand leaf in the first photo (and in the subsequent 3 photos).
Have I found Ectoedemia turbidella???!!!
Thanks
@vc28nature.bsky.social
#TeamMoth
Went out this morning targeting Aspen, and pleased to find Ectoedemia argyropeza. Loads of them!
Very easy to spot at the moment.
New for SJ84 and another one I’ve clawed back on the prolific Mr @pertonmoths.bsky.social 😅😅
@lesevanshill.bsky.social
@vc39moths.bsky.social
#TeamMoth
Very easy to spot at the moment.
New for SJ84 and another one I’ve clawed back on the prolific Mr @pertonmoths.bsky.social 😅😅
@lesevanshill.bsky.social
@vc39moths.bsky.social
#TeamMoth
November 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Went out this morning targeting Aspen, and pleased to find Ectoedemia argyropeza. Loads of them!
Very easy to spot at the moment.
New for SJ84 and another one I’ve clawed back on the prolific Mr @pertonmoths.bsky.social 😅😅
@lesevanshill.bsky.social
@vc39moths.bsky.social
#TeamMoth
Very easy to spot at the moment.
New for SJ84 and another one I’ve clawed back on the prolific Mr @pertonmoths.bsky.social 😅😅
@lesevanshill.bsky.social
@vc39moths.bsky.social
#TeamMoth
Last nights trap contained 16 of 12. New for the year was a Satellite, also of interest a Common Quaker well outside its usual flight dates. #teammoth #suffolkmoths
November 9, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Couple of potentially new mines today at Baggeridge. Ectoedemia quinquella on Oak, Darren Taylor had one last week, but no records showing for Staffs at moment. Think other on Crack Willow might be E.intimella. Again not common in Staffs. @vc28nature.bsky.social do these look ok before I irecord ? 👍
November 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Just 6:6 from last night.
Mumber, December, FT, Turnip, LBAM & Ruddy Streak.
Really doesn’t feel like I’m going to get much else NFY now.
#TeamMoth
Mumber, December, FT, Turnip, LBAM & Ruddy Streak.
Really doesn’t feel like I’m going to get much else NFY now.
#TeamMoth
November 8, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Just 6:6 from last night.
Mumber, December, FT, Turnip, LBAM & Ruddy Streak.
Really doesn’t feel like I’m going to get much else NFY now.
#TeamMoth
Mumber, December, FT, Turnip, LBAM & Ruddy Streak.
Really doesn’t feel like I’m going to get much else NFY now.
#TeamMoth
Today I found another site for Phyllonorycter pastorella - this time in the heart of Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre!
They were on a large White Willow (I think) at the back of the Aldi carpark 😆😅
#TeamMoth
@vc39moths.bsky.social
@lesevanshill.bsky.social
@vc28nature.bsky.social
They were on a large White Willow (I think) at the back of the Aldi carpark 😆😅
#TeamMoth
@vc39moths.bsky.social
@lesevanshill.bsky.social
@vc28nature.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Today I found another site for Phyllonorycter pastorella - this time in the heart of Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre!
They were on a large White Willow (I think) at the back of the Aldi carpark 😆😅
#TeamMoth
@vc39moths.bsky.social
@lesevanshill.bsky.social
@vc28nature.bsky.social
They were on a large White Willow (I think) at the back of the Aldi carpark 😆😅
#TeamMoth
@vc39moths.bsky.social
@lesevanshill.bsky.social
@vc28nature.bsky.social
Afternoon Rob
Do these look OK for Stigmella obliquella on (I think) White Willow?
Another new one for the SJ84 list if so 🙂
Cheers
#TeamMoth
@vc28nature.bsky.social
@lesevanshill.bsky.social
@vc39moths.bsky.social
Do these look OK for Stigmella obliquella on (I think) White Willow?
Another new one for the SJ84 list if so 🙂
Cheers
#TeamMoth
@vc28nature.bsky.social
@lesevanshill.bsky.social
@vc39moths.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Afternoon Rob
Do these look OK for Stigmella obliquella on (I think) White Willow?
Another new one for the SJ84 list if so 🙂
Cheers
#TeamMoth
@vc28nature.bsky.social
@lesevanshill.bsky.social
@vc39moths.bsky.social
Do these look OK for Stigmella obliquella on (I think) White Willow?
Another new one for the SJ84 list if so 🙂
Cheers
#TeamMoth
@vc28nature.bsky.social
@lesevanshill.bsky.social
@vc39moths.bsky.social
A Chocolate-tip in my work trap near Plymouth overnight was Devon's latest by over 2 months. 1 of 13 species at this trap. 18 species at home included a female Gem
@migrantmothuk.bsky.social
#teammoth
@migrantmothuk.bsky.social
#teammoth
November 7, 2025 at 8:25 AM
A thoroughly disappointing trap from last night.
Just a LYU and LBAM in the trap. One Silver Y in the ORI lure.
Questioning my sanity in bothering to run the trap at the moment 🙄
#TeamMoth
Just a LYU and LBAM in the trap. One Silver Y in the ORI lure.
Questioning my sanity in bothering to run the trap at the moment 🙄
#TeamMoth
November 7, 2025 at 7:48 AM
A thoroughly disappointing trap from last night.
Just a LYU and LBAM in the trap. One Silver Y in the ORI lure.
Questioning my sanity in bothering to run the trap at the moment 🙄
#TeamMoth
Just a LYU and LBAM in the trap. One Silver Y in the ORI lure.
Questioning my sanity in bothering to run the trap at the moment 🙄
#TeamMoth
A shameless plug for my brother, who has created this book!
Ideal for children, or if you just enjoy a bit of mindful colouring, etc 🙂
Thanks.
#TeamMoth
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Ideal for children, or if you just enjoy a bit of mindful colouring, etc 🙂
Thanks.
#TeamMoth
amzn.eu/d/amK2hXu
Butterflies and Moths Puzzle and Colouring Book: Including Fascinating Facts, Word Searches, Mazes and Colouring Pages : Turner, Andrew: Amazon.co.uk: Books
Butterflies and Moths Puzzle and Colouring Book: Including Fascinating Facts, Word Searches, Mazes and Colouring Pages : Turner, Andrew: Amazon.co.uk: Books
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November 6, 2025 at 7:29 PM
A shameless plug for my brother, who has created this book!
Ideal for children, or if you just enjoy a bit of mindful colouring, etc 🙂
Thanks.
#TeamMoth
amzn.eu/d/amK2hXu
Ideal for children, or if you just enjoy a bit of mindful colouring, etc 🙂
Thanks.
#TeamMoth
amzn.eu/d/amK2hXu
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Just 15:7 from last night, with 5 Ruddy Streak the most numerous species.
Mottled Umber NFY, Barred Sallow and Brick the best of the rest.
Try again tonight…😑
#TeamMoth
Mottled Umber NFY, Barred Sallow and Brick the best of the rest.
Try again tonight…😑
#TeamMoth
November 6, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Just 15:7 from last night, with 5 Ruddy Streak the most numerous species.
Mottled Umber NFY, Barred Sallow and Brick the best of the rest.
Try again tonight…😑
#TeamMoth
Mottled Umber NFY, Barred Sallow and Brick the best of the rest.
Try again tonight…😑
#TeamMoth