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Best of 2025:7. Phiaris micana (Olive Marble) at Swangey Fen, 16/06/2025 by James Symonds — post-Vic VC28. #teammoth #norfolkmoths norfolkmoths.co.uk/micros.php?b...
Phiaris micana (Olive Marble) photo M. Cassey
December 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Best of 2025:6. The Alchymist (Catephia alchymista) in Norwich, 14/06/2025 by Craig Robson — new for Norfolk! #teammoth #norfolkmoths norfolkmoths.co.uk?bf=24640
The Alchymist (Catephia alchymista)
December 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Best of 2025:5. Coleophora siccifolia (Keeled Case-bearer) at Weeting, 13/06/2025 by James Symonds — post-Vic VC28 (case also found nr Foulden 30/08/2025 J. Swalwell) #teammoth #norfolkmoths norfolkmoths.co.uk/micros.php?b...
Coleophora siccifolia (Keeled Case-bearer)
December 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Best of 2025:4. Argyresthia arceuthina (White-headed Tip Moth) at STANTA, 25/05/2025 by James Symonds — post-Vic Norfolk. #teammoth #norfolkmoths norfolkmoths.co.uk/micros.php?b...
Argyresthia arceuthina (White-headed Tip Moth)
December 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
annterrys-7.bsky.social
Just 1 Mottled Umber last night in VC28. Pinks coming off wash at 7.45 am. #norfolkmoths #teammoth

Titchwell am. Marsh Harriers, Red Kite & Pink-footed Geese over Th. Marsh. Sea: Gt N Diver, Red Br Mergs, Goldeneye, poss. Slav. Grebe, v. distant.
Fen Trail: Tawny Owl, in usual tree #norfolkbirding
Mottled Umber, our 1st since January 2025.
December 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Best of 2025:3. Glaucous Shears (Papestra biren) at Dersingham Bog, 20/05/2025 by Jim Hodgkinson — new VC28! #teammoth #norfolkmoths norfolkmoths.co.uk?bf=21620
December 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Best of 2025:2. Glyphipterix forsterella (Woodland Sedge-moth) at Lolly Moor, 19/05/2025 by David Norgate — only the 2nd Norfolk record! #teammoth #norfolkmoths norfolkmoths.co.uk/micros.php?b...
Glyphipterix forsterella (Woodland Sedge-moth)
December 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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New for Norfolk!
norfolkmoths.bsky.social Norfolk Moths (Jim Wheeler CMR) @norfolkmoths.bsky.social · 6d
Best of 2025:1. Acleris umbrana (Dark-streaked Tortrix) at Toftwood, 14/01/2025 by David Norgate — new for Norfolk! #teammoth #norfolkmoths norfolkmoths.co.uk/micros.php?b...
Acleris umbrana (Dark-streaked Tortrix)
December 1, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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1/3 Checking 2025 moths in Hunstanton, so far we've had 20 new Macro's. Here's a few of our favourites:

Barred Hook-Tip - 27 recorded in Norfolk this year
Bedstraw HM - 51
Dewick's Plusia - 148
Gem -8
Barred Hook-tip Long awaited Bedstraw Hawk-moth Lovely Dewick's Plusia Gem, an immigrant, a bit worn.
November 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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2/3 Next 4:- Hunstanton Moths

Gypsy Moth -86 recorded in Norfolk so far this year
Jersey Tiger -27
Juniper Carpet - 22
Marbled Coronet -13
Gypsy Moth Our 1st Jersey Tiger Juniper Carpet Marbled Coronet
November 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
annterrys-7.bsky.social
3/3 Last 4:- Hunstanton moths:

Narrow-winged Pug - 78 so far in Norfolk in 2025
Pinion-spotted Pug - 12
Shoulder-stripe - 132
and Leopard, our 1st since 2018!

Total Macro's this year so far, 265. (Plus a few Aggs.)
Narrow-winged Pug, ID'd at Titchwell for us. Pinion-spotted Pug, very attractive moth Our 1st Shoulder-stripe, a beauty. Leopard, we trapped our 1st in July 2018, finally got another this year.
November 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
annterrys-7.bsky.social
4/3 last night in Hunstanton, milder but with a chilly wind. Nothing in trap, last night we had December moth & White-point on shed, LBAM on top of the trap. Found another December moth on paving.

Aptly, we found a Psychoda sigma- moth fly - on our front door this morning! #teammoth #norfolkmoths
Male December moth on shed last night, gone by morning. Another December moth found on paving this morning. A White-point, our latest record. Psychoda sigma, k/a Moth-fly, found on our front door this morning.
November 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Had a 'bracing' stroll along the prom here at Hunstanton, tide out. Was hoping for a Purple Sandpiper but no luck, all the usual gulls, Oystercatcher, Curlew, Ringed plovers, Redshank, Turnstone, Fulmars, Sanderlings. Black Throated Diver on sea with Gt Cr Gr.
#norfolkbirding
November 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Could it be an epinotia tetraquetrana?
November 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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1/1 on a wet night here in Hunstanton. Just 1 brave Chestnut was in the trap, in the very last egg box, one of the wettest! Egg boxes now drying out in the conservatory.

The Dark Chestnut, from yesterday morning, is still on the wall. Very windy and chilly this morning. #teammoth #norfolkmoths
Chestnut, only moth to brave the waether! Some of the wet egg boxes, drying out in the conservatory, ready for their next outing.
November 17, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Jealous!!!!!!
janejohnsonbakrim.bsky.social Jane Johnson @janejohnsonbakrim.bsky.social · 22d
In a break in the torrential rain, I went up to the Allotment by the Sea and was rewarded by finding this beautiful rare Crimson Speckled Flunkey (what a name!) taking shelter in one of the dahlias. They come from North Africa: must be a bit shellshocked by Cornwall in November. #garden #moth
November 16, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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8/5 last night, wet early on. Chilly this morning in Hunstanton.

4 LBAM, 1 each Dark Chestnut, Oak Rustic, Turnip and Diamond-back. #teammoth #norfolkmoths
Nicely marked Dark Chestnut, found on wall by trap this morning Another Oak Rustic in trap this morning, our 7th of the year. Turnip, he was under the window-sill this morning Diamond-back moth, usually fly away as soon as you see them!
November 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Another animal lover
radiopricey.bsky.social Rich Price @radiopricey.bsky.social · 23d
And let’s not forget….
November 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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Animal lover?
protectthewild.bsky.social Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 23d
This is Richard Smith of the South Durham Hunt and he thinks it’s ok to hit a horse over the head. Make this ‘man’ famous.

Filmed by North East Hunt Monitors on 08/11/25
November 14, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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2/2 Hunstanton Cliffs carpark, o/side 24 hr wc's-Dec moth, SSD & Grey Sh Knot. (Record shots)
#teammoth #norfolkmoths

On sea, Gt Nthn & Black Throated Divers, C Scoter, Grt Cr Gr, Fulmars etc.

Oystercatchers, Curlews and var gulls on putting green. #norfolkbirding
shot of December moth at top of wall, I need to be taller! Shuttle shaped Dart at top of wall, too high for me! Grey shoulder-knot again at top of wall!
November 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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1/2 - 23/11 last night, NFY A. sparsana*.

Possible migrants: D/back, Dark Sword-grass*, 3 Turnip, 2 Rusty-dot Pearl*, 2 White-point.

Also 9 LBAM, D/S Pug, Red-Green Cpt*, Red-line Q & Nov moth agg.

Then to Hunstanton Cliffs, see next post......
A Sparsana - Lead-coloured Tortrix, first of year Dark Sword-grass Another Rusty-dot Pearl, one of two today Red-green Carpet on fence last night, gone by morning!
November 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Nil in trap last night in Hunstanton.

To Titchwell , car parks very busy!

Beach/sea: Goldeneye & Sparrowhawk.
Meadowtrail: YBrWarbler, Firecrests,
Fr.marsh: American Golden Plover (much closer views)

Hoopoe, seen briefly by some, on tree by road to o/flow cpk just before 4pm.
#norfolkbirding
November 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM
annterrys-7.bsky.social
8/5 last evening in Hunstanton, trapped 4.15 to 8.50 only due to rain forecast. Few nights off now!

Rusty-dot Pearl* arrived early at 5.22, found on shed. Oak Rustic* ( a different one), 2 LBAM, 2 Nov moth aggs in trap, Chestnut* on arm of bench, 1 Nov moth agg on wall. #teammoth #norfolkmoths
November 10, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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17/11 last night in Hunstanton, NFY Musotima nitidalis (Marbled Fern) which promptly escaped & Cypress Carpet* on garden fence.

Also another Oak Rustic*, Sprawler, 2 December moths*, Large Wainscot*, 2 Vine's Rustic, Turnip, White-point etc. #teammoth #norfolkmoths
Cypress carpet, our first of the year. Another Oak Rustic, our 5th of the year. Male December moth on shed last night, showing his antennae. two moths found, making 4 for the year so far. Found this Large Wainscot behind the drainpipe, well tucked away.
November 9, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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5/5 last night in Hunstanton, nothing new, final night of the main season of Garden Moth Survey. Now for the winter one!

Feathered Thorn on trap, Sprawler found on bench, looks a bit damaged, Nov moth agg on shed, Vine's Rustic and LBAM actually in trap. #teammoth #norfolkmoths
Another male Feathered Thorn Sprawler, found on back of bench, wing looks damaged. November Moth agg on shed Vine's Rustic, preparing to fly!
November 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM