Last night's Pale Brindled Beauty appears to be my earliest record here.
#TeamMoth I don't get many, but that's probably down to lack of trapping opportunities as much as anything.
#TeamMoth I don't get many, but that's probably down to lack of trapping opportunities as much as anything.
January 20, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Last night's Pale Brindled Beauty appears to be my earliest record here.
#TeamMoth I don't get many, but that's probably down to lack of trapping opportunities as much as anything.
#TeamMoth I don't get many, but that's probably down to lack of trapping opportunities as much as anything.
Have any of you #TeamMoth guys replaced a ceramic lamp holder for a 125W MV? I have a broken unit 😪 and am struggling to find a reasonably priced replacement.
January 13, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Have any of you #TeamMoth guys replaced a ceramic lamp holder for a 125W MV? I have a broken unit 😪 and am struggling to find a reasonably priced replacement.
Spurred on by the incredible sighting of a Swallow at Carsington yesterday I thought I'd have a go last night. Ever willing to punish the over-optimistic, the canny Wogan seized his chance. Lesson learned? Probably not 🙄 #TeamMoth
December 12, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Spurred on by the incredible sighting of a Swallow at Carsington yesterday I thought I'd have a go last night. Ever willing to punish the over-optimistic, the canny Wogan seized his chance. Lesson learned? Probably not 🙄 #TeamMoth
A few stats for 2025.
12,341 moths processed (excluding abundant micro species such as Yponomeuta and Acentria ephemerella)
VC57- 521 species recorded.
Garden- 460 species recorded.
A couple of new species recorded elsewhere, namely Dwarf Cream Wave and Clancy's Rustic. #TeamMoth
12,341 moths processed (excluding abundant micro species such as Yponomeuta and Acentria ephemerella)
VC57- 521 species recorded.
Garden- 460 species recorded.
A couple of new species recorded elsewhere, namely Dwarf Cream Wave and Clancy's Rustic. #TeamMoth
December 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
A few stats for 2025.
12,341 moths processed (excluding abundant micro species such as Yponomeuta and Acentria ephemerella)
VC57- 521 species recorded.
Garden- 460 species recorded.
A couple of new species recorded elsewhere, namely Dwarf Cream Wave and Clancy's Rustic. #TeamMoth
12,341 moths processed (excluding abundant micro species such as Yponomeuta and Acentria ephemerella)
VC57- 521 species recorded.
Garden- 460 species recorded.
A couple of new species recorded elsewhere, namely Dwarf Cream Wave and Clancy's Rustic. #TeamMoth
7 moths of 4 species last night in VC57. The weather is too grim to take photos 🌧🌧🌧. December Moth 4, Scarce Umber, E postvittana and B lacticolella. Lurker patrol is likely cancelled 😏 #TeamMoth
November 14, 2025 at 8:04 AM
7 moths of 4 species last night in VC57. The weather is too grim to take photos 🌧🌧🌧. December Moth 4, Scarce Umber, E postvittana and B lacticolella. Lurker patrol is likely cancelled 😏 #TeamMoth
A snap decision to run last night actually paid off for once. Despite steady rain until midnight, a very reasonable 20/6 made it worthwhile. Target moth was Scarce Umber and it duly obliged. Also, 9 Mottled Umber (must be a record here), 4 Red-green C, Winter Moth and 4 LBAM. #TeamMoth
November 12, 2025 at 9:44 AM
A snap decision to run last night actually paid off for once. Despite steady rain until midnight, a very reasonable 20/6 made it worthwhile. Target moth was Scarce Umber and it duly obliged. Also, 9 Mottled Umber (must be a record here), 4 Red-green C, Winter Moth and 4 LBAM. #TeamMoth
A night of attrition against the dark meteorological forces, and a power cut, produced a dismal 6/5. White-point, Mottled Umber (different individual), Juniper C, a late Straw Dot, and 2 E postvittana. #TeamMoth
Face it, it's over 😪
Face it, it's over 😪
November 7, 2025 at 8:04 AM
A night of attrition against the dark meteorological forces, and a power cut, produced a dismal 6/5. White-point, Mottled Umber (different individual), Juniper C, a late Straw Dot, and 2 E postvittana. #TeamMoth
Face it, it's over 😪
Face it, it's over 😪
I'm only running the MV tonight (actinic is still on the roof and I just couldn't face climbing). Conditions look better with a little drizzle and no sign of the moon currently. Just one moth so far but it's the 3rd garden record of White-point.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I'm only running the MV tonight (actinic is still on the roof and I just couldn't face climbing). Conditions look better with a little drizzle and no sign of the moon currently. Just one moth so far but it's the 3rd garden record of White-point.
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Pretty dire last night in VC57 with the Beaver supermoon scuppering any hope of a decent return. Just 5/5, but Winter Moth nfy. #TeamMoth
November 6, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Pretty dire last night in VC57 with the Beaver supermoon scuppering any hope of a decent return. Just 5/5, but Winter Moth nfy. #TeamMoth
The wind proved to be too strong for moths to fly last night. Just 4/4 - December Moth, Red-green Carpet, Juniper Carpet and Feathered Thorn. #TeamMoth
November 4, 2025 at 8:06 AM
The wind proved to be too strong for moths to fly last night. Just 4/4 - December Moth, Red-green Carpet, Juniper Carpet and Feathered Thorn. #TeamMoth
Right Wogan, let's 'ave it 👊
It's blowing a hooly here and there's rain in the forecast too, so I must be mad 🤯. Nothing ventured...
Anyone else daft enough? #TeamMoth
It's blowing a hooly here and there's rain in the forecast too, so I must be mad 🤯. Nothing ventured...
Anyone else daft enough? #TeamMoth
November 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Right Wogan, let's 'ave it 👊
It's blowing a hooly here and there's rain in the forecast too, so I must be mad 🤯. Nothing ventured...
Anyone else daft enough? #TeamMoth
It's blowing a hooly here and there's rain in the forecast too, so I must be mad 🤯. Nothing ventured...
Anyone else daft enough? #TeamMoth
A new moth for me last night with this Streak. Scarce in VC57 in recent years, and probably not on the radar (also larger than I envisaged). A late Green Brindled Crescent, 2 Red-line Quaker, another Brick amongst the usual Red-green Carpets. #TeamMoth
November 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A new moth for me last night with this Streak. Scarce in VC57 in recent years, and probably not on the radar (also larger than I envisaged). A late Green Brindled Crescent, 2 Red-line Quaker, another Brick amongst the usual Red-green Carpets. #TeamMoth
Another wet and breezy night here in Cromford. Preliminary checks suggest 14 of 9. There is however a nfm amongst those 😃.
Photos will have to wait until later 🙄
Meanwhile here's a very funky Epirrita.
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Photos will have to wait until later 🙄
Meanwhile here's a very funky Epirrita.
#TeamMoth
November 1, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Another wet and breezy night here in Cromford. Preliminary checks suggest 14 of 9. There is however a nfm amongst those 😃.
Photos will have to wait until later 🙄
Meanwhile here's a very funky Epirrita.
#TeamMoth
Photos will have to wait until later 🙄
Meanwhile here's a very funky Epirrita.
#TeamMoth
Lurker alert ⚠️. White-point hiding on a disused bird feeder. New for the garden year list (2nd ever here). Also Red-line Quaker in the leaf litter. #TeamMoth
White-point will need some cooling off for photos, in my limited experience.
White-point will need some cooling off for photos, in my limited experience.
October 31, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Lurker alert ⚠️. White-point hiding on a disused bird feeder. New for the garden year list (2nd ever here). Also Red-line Quaker in the leaf litter. #TeamMoth
White-point will need some cooling off for photos, in my limited experience.
White-point will need some cooling off for photos, in my limited experience.
12/6 last night (wet again). I'm fairly happy with Northern Winter Moth nfy, Feathers McThorn 4, Epirrita agg, Common Marbled Carpet 2, Red-green Carpet 3 and Juniper Carpet. The NWM had forewing length 16.5mm which is within range. More wasps than all year and a Smooth Newt 🙂
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October 31, 2025 at 7:55 AM
12/6 last night (wet again). I'm fairly happy with Northern Winter Moth nfy, Feathers McThorn 4, Epirrita agg, Common Marbled Carpet 2, Red-green Carpet 3 and Juniper Carpet. The NWM had forewing length 16.5mm which is within range. More wasps than all year and a Smooth Newt 🙂
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What appears to be Northern Winter Moth just arrived. I'll need to look in better light tomorrow. Two Common Marbled Carpet are the only others I can see at the mo. Rain incoming soon.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
What appears to be Northern Winter Moth just arrived. I'll need to look in better light tomorrow. Two Common Marbled Carpet are the only others I can see at the mo. Rain incoming soon.
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