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Family Geometridae
Archiearis parthenias (Orange Underwing)
The only record was of one netted in the forest at Brandon Country
Park on 20/3 whilst looking for Adders. This was the first I've netted
and been able to look at closely.
Alsophila nescularia (March Moth)
A total of 19 were trapped on 11 dates in the garden between 5/3 (although
this may not have been the start of the flight period, given my broken
trap) and 8/4. Another was trapped at Leathley on 16/4.
Pseudoterpna pruinata (Grass Emerald)
My first record of this species was of one rather worn individual
trapped at Marsham Heath on 29/7.
Geometra papilionaria (Large Emerald)
This species was recorded at both Knettishall Heath on 8/7 and Marsham
Heath on 29/7, both areas with plenty of birch. More notably, my first
for the garden was trapped on 1/8 (this also becomes my latest date).
Hemithea aestivaria (Common Emerald)
Trapped in the garden on 12 dates between 17/6 and 13/7, much more
frequently than in previous years (only four dates in 1999). Also
noted at Knettishall Heath on 8/7.
Hemiostola chrysoprasaria (Small Emerald)
Trapped in the garden on eight dates between 24/6 and 2/8, following
none in 1999 and three dates in 1998. Not noted elsewhere.
Jodis lactearia (Little Emerald)
One was trapped in the garden on 30/6, my first for the site and first
since records from Leigh Woods in 1994.
Cyclophora punctaria (Maiden's Blush)
One battered specimen at Marsham Heath on 29/7 was my first record
of this species.
Timandra comae (Blood-vein)
First noted at Mannington Hall on 3/6, then also at The Nunnery on
13/6 and 13/7 (when flushed by the riverside during the day) and Narborough
Railway Line on 8/8. Also trapped in the garden on eight dates between
18/6 and 10/8. No very clear gap between the two broods but no records
between 13/7 and 6/8 so perhaps here.
Scopula ornata (Lace Border)
One was seen during the day at Narborough Railway Line on 8/8, my
first record of this species which is extremely local (this is the
only Norfolk site).
Scopula rubiginata (Tawny Wave)
One was trapped at the Nunnery Lakes reserve on 13/6, the only record
this year of this Breckland speciality.
Scopula imitaria (Small Blood-vein)
First noted at The Nunnery on 13/6. Trapped in the garden on ten dates
between 25/6 and 2/8. Also noted at Hinderclay on 15/7 and along the
edge of Thetford Heath on 3/8.
Scopula immutata (Lesser Cream Wave)
Noted on two dates, a pair seen mating on Barnhamcross Common on 5/6
and trapped at Marsham Heath on 29/7.
Idaea muricata (Purple-bordered Gold)
One was netted during the day at Thetford Warren on 18/7, my first
record of this very local species and an unusual locality, given that
the foodplant is Marsh Cinquefoil and the moth was netted along a
ride of young conifer plantation lined with Wood Sage.
Idaea biselata (Small Fan-footed Wave)
Noted in the garden on 11 dates between 19/6 and 10/8. Also trapped
at Whitlingham Woods on 1/7, Knettishall Heath on 8/7, The Nunnery
on 13/7 and recorded again at Whitlingham on 31/7.
Idaea fuscovenosa (Dwarf Cream Wave)
Recorded only from the garden where trapped on 12 dates between 30/6
and 1/8.
Idaea seriata (Small Dusty Wave)
An extremely early individual was trapped in the garden on 14/5, where
recorded on 15 dates until the last on 21/9. Elsewhere, netted in
the fields behind the house on 9/6 and trapped at The Nunnery on 13/6
and at Strumpshaw Fen on 14/8.
Idaea dimidiata (Single-dotted Wave)
The first of the year was netted in the fields near the house on 26/6.
Trapped in the garden on 19 dates between 28/6 and 17/8. Also trapped
at The Nunnery on 13/7, Fenham-le-Moor on 25/7 and the last of the
year at Surlingham Church Marsh on 26/8.
Idaea trigeminata (Treble Brown Spot)
This species was trapped in the garden on seven dates between 9/6
(my earliest date) and 30/6. Not all counts were recorded but five
were present on 19/6. The only other record was of one netted from
nearby fields on 26/6.
Idaea emarginata (Small Scallop)
This species was trapped at Knettishall Heath on 8/7, Marsham Heath
on 29/7
and from the garden on 30/7 and 9/8.
Idaea aversata (Riband Wave)
A very common species as usual and, since requests had been made to
record the incidence of the banded and unbanded forms of the moth,
I kept a full record of numbers trapped in the garden. The first of
the year was from The Nunnery on 13/6 (my earliest date for this species)
with further non-garden records from Knettishall Heath, Fenham-le-Moor,
Rawdon, Marsham Heath and Strumpshaw Fen. In the garden, the species
was trapped on 51 dates between 16/6 and 13/9 (my latest date). A
total of 543 were trapped during this period, of which 21% were banded,
with the majority of individuals noted during the first half of August
and with a peak count of 41 on 5/8. There was no striking indication
of a change in the proportions of the two forms throughout the season.
Idaea straminata (Plain Wave)
My first record of this species was from Knettishall Heath on 8/7
and subsequently trapped also at Burley Woodhead on 23/7.
Rhodometra sacraria (The Vestal)
Despite a large-scale influx earlier in the summer which passed me
by, I trapped one in the garden on 29/9, my second garden record of
this migrant.
Orthonama vittata (Oblique Carpet)
My first record of this species was from Strumpshaw Fen on 14/8 and
it was subsequently also noted at Surlingham Church Marsh on 26/8.
Xanthorhoe designata (Flame Carpet)
Three records this year, from Mannington Hall on 3/6, Strumpshaw Fen
on 14/8 and Maryculter House (nr. Aberdeen) on 2/9.
Xanthorhoe spadicearia (Red Twin-spot Carpet)
Apart from one netted at Thetford Warren on 9/5, only recorded from
the garden where trapped on 23 dates between 9/5 and 23/8. The spring
brood involved four dates between 9/5 and 15/5 (singles except two
on 15/5) and the summer brood commenced from 19/7. Despite careful
checking, no obvious examples of Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet were
noted.
Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata (Large Twin-spot Carpet)
Trapped in the garden on eight dates between 27/6 and 30/7, despite
very few previous records. Also trapped at Knettishall Heath on 8/7
and at The Nunnery on 13/7.
Xanthorhoe montanata (Silver-ground Carpet)
The first of the year was at Surlingham Church Marsh on 13/5 with
further records from the Nunnery (including the last of the year on
19/6), Shotesham Common, Mannington Hall and the garden where singles
trapped on 4/6, 11/6 and 14/6.
Xanthorhoe fluctuata (Garden Carpet)
Very common as usual. The first of the year was in the garden on 7/5
and noted here on a total of 58 dates until the last of the year on
3/10. Most numbers went unrecorded but up to three per night before
mid-June and after mid-September. Elsewhere noted from The Nunnery,
Pilning, Rawdon and the Linn of Dee.
Scotopteryx chenopodiata (Shaded Broad-bar)
Three day-time records, from Barnhamcross Common on 2/8, Thetford
Warren on 4/8 and Narborough Railway Line on 8/8.
Epirrhoe alternata (Common Carpet)
The first of the year was in the garden on 21/4 and noted here on
28 dates until the last of the year on 5/9. Most numbers unrecorded
but up to three per night in early June. Elsewhere noted from Barnhamcross
Common, Surlingham Church Marsh, Mannington Hall, fields around Stoke
Holy Cross, The Nunnery, Whitlingham Woods, Thetford Warren, Rawdon,
Fenham-le-Moor, Narborough Railway Line, Strumpshaw Fen and Dingle
Marshes - one of the most widespread species of moths.
Camptogramma bilineata (Yellow Shell)
The first of the year was on Barnhamcross Common on 5/6 with further
records from here, Brettenham Heath, Nunnery Lakes, Framingham Earl,
Stoke Holy Cross and Dingle Marshes. In the garden, the species was
recorded on 11 dates between 3/7 and the last of the year on 21/8.
Entephria caesiata (Grey Mountain Carpet)
My first record of this northern species was of two trapped at Actinic
light left out at the Linn of Dee on 1/9; a pretty non-descript species.
Larentia clavaria (The Mallow)
Only recorded in the garden where trapped on 30 dates between 14/9
and 27/10 (almost nightly). During this period, a total of 59 were
trapped with a peak of six on 29-30/9.
Anticlea badiata (Shoulder Stripe)
Only recorded from the garden where a total of 28 were trapped between
9/3 and 13/5, with peak counts of four on 31/3 and 8/4.
Anticlea derivata (The Streamer)
Singles were trapped in the garden on 27/4 and 29/4.
Pelurga comitata (Dark Spinach)
My first record of this species was one trapped at Fenham-le-Moor,
Northumberland, on 25/7. Subsequently, a second was trapped in the
garden on 15/8.
Cosmorhoe ocellata (Purple Bar)
Most records from the garden where trapped on nine dates, the only
first brood record being on 17/6 and then between 10/8 and 31/8. Also
recorded at Lopham Fen on 24/8 and Surlingham Church Marsh on 26/8.
Eulithis prunata (The Phoenix)
One was trapped in the grounds of the Nunnery on 13/7 and the first
for the garden was trapped on 15/7 - both of these records were from
Actinic traps.
Eulithis testata (The Chevron)
My first record of this species was from Marsham Heath on 29/7 and
was then also recorded at Lopham Fen on 24/8, Surlingham Church Marsh
on 26/8 and Horsey Dunes on 23/9.
Eulithis populata (Northern Spinach)
My first record was of one netted at the Linn of Dee on 2/9, another
northern speciality.
Eulithis mellinata (The Spinach)
One trapped in the garden on 9/7 was a somewhat overdue tick.
Eulithis pyraliata (Barred Straw)
This species was trapped in the garden on 16 dates between 17/6 and
8/7, followed by records from The Nunnery on 13/7 and from Fenham-le-Moor
on 25-26/7.
Ecliptopera silaceata (Small Phoenix)
Two were trapped at Handley Farm, Devon, on 22/5 with further records
from Mannington Hall on 3/6, Strumpshaw Fen on 14/8 and from the garden
on 18/7, 11/8, 13/8 and the last of the year on 18/8.
Chloroclysta siterata (Red-green Carpet)
The first of the year was found in the toilets of Maryculter House,
nr Aberdeen, on 2/9. One was netted at East Wretham Heath on 11/10
and singles were trapped in the garden on five dates from 14/10 to
27/10.
Chloroclysta citrata (Dark Marbled Carpet)
On 1/9, several were found around the public toilets in Braemar and
several were trapped that night at Linn of Dee, where the species
was also netted during the following morning.
Chloroclysta truncata (Common Marbled Carpet)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 30/5, with records
here on 48 dates. The first brood was on the wing until 30/6, involving
up to four trapped per night on 14 dates. The second brood was on
the wing between 13/8 and 4/10 with counts unrecorded until 17/9 when
the recorded peak of seven was noted. Elsewhere, the only other records
were from Shotesham Common on 1/6 and Mannington Hall on 3/6.
Cidaria fulvata (Barred Yellow)
This fine species was only recorded from the garden where it was trapped
on 16 dates between 17/6 and 19/7.
Plemyria rubiginata (Blue-bordered Carpet)
One trapped in the garden on 1/7 was the first for the site (although
netted from nearby hedgerows previously).
Thera firmata (Pine Carpet)
My first record of this species were of several trapped at the Linn
of Dee on 1/9.
Thera obeliscata (Grey Pine Carpet)
Trapped in the garden on 29 dates, representing two broods. The first
brood was on the wing from 8/5 to 14/6 - a total of nine dates (all
singles except two on 8/5). The second brood occurred between 4/9
and 18/10 - not all counts were recorded but from 17/9 onwards counts
were of one or two only. Elsewhere, first brood records were from
Mannington Hall on 3/6, The Nunnery on 13/6 and Knettishall Heath
on 8/7 with a second brood record from Linn of Dee on 1/9.
Thera britannica (Spruce Carpet)
This species was only recorded from the garden, where 1-2 were trapped
on nine dates between 13/9 and 22/10. No first brood records.
Thera juniperata (Juniper Carpet)
A surprise re-appearance of this species in the garden on 26/10, following
one here back in 1997. The species is presumably established in the
village on cultivated Juniper.
Electrophaes corylata (Broken-barred Carpet)
The first of the year was netted at Surlingham Church Marsh on 13/5.
Following this, trapped in the garden on eight dates between 14/5
and 16/7 (although the latter was the only one after 16/6).
Colostygia pectinataria (Green Carpet)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 8/5 and recorded
here on 38 dates until the last of the year on 16/9. The first brood
was on the wing until 9/6 in the garden with 29 trapped on 16 dates
- mostly 1-3 but six on 2/6. The second brood in the garden commenced
on 15/8 with few counts recorded. Elsewhere recorded from Handley
Farm, Barnhamcross Common, Pilning, Shotesham Common, Brettenham Heath,
Mannington Hall, The Nunnery, Whitlingham, Fenham-le-Moor, Burley
Woodhead (last two in late July, in between the two broods in Norfolk),
Strumpshaw Fen, Lopham Fen and Surlingham Church Marsh.
Hydriomena furcata (July Highflyer)
The only records were from the garden on 17/7 and 1/8.
Hydriomena impluviata (May Highflyer)
The only record was from The Nunnery on 13/6.
Horisme vitalbata (Small Waved Umber)
Trapped only in the garden, on six dates between 10/8 and 26/8.
Horisme tersata (The Fern)
Trapped only at The Nunnery on 13/6.
Melanthia procellata (Pretty Chalk Carpet)
Trapped in the garden on 3/7, my second record for the site.
Rheumaptera cervinalis (Scarce Tissue)
Singles were trapped in the garden on 22/4, 23/4, 24/4 and 9/5.
Philereme transversata (Dark Umber)
My first record of this species was from Knettishall Heath on 8/7.
Euphyia unangulata (Sharp-angled Carpet)
Recorded from Mannington Hall on 3/6, The Nunnery on 13/6 and Knettishall
Heath on 8/7.
Epirrita dilutata (November Moth)
Moths of the genus Epirrita which on outward appearance seemed to
be this species were trapped in the garden on 23 dates between 7/10
and 6/11. A total of 143 were trapped during this period with the
peak count being 18 on 27/10.
{Epirrita autumnata (Autumnal Moth)?}
A species of Epirrita was seen flying during the day and settling
too high to catch on birch trunks at East Wretham Heath on 31/10.
Autumnal Moth is said to prefer birch woods but November Moth presumably
could also be present.
Operophtera brumata (Winter Moth)
At the beginning of the year, one was present on the window at home
on 6/1. Recorded on a further 21 dates between 14/11 and 23/12 with
up to three per night (26 in total over this period). Additionally,
one was noted in Swardeston on 18/12.
Perizoma affinitata (The Rivulet)
Only noted from Mannington Hall on 3/6.
Perizoma alchemillata (Small Rivulet)
First noted at Knettishall Heath on 8/7 and also recorded from Strumpshaw
Fen on 14/8 and from the garden, where trapped on seven dates between
29/7 and 19/8.
Perizoma flavofasciata (Sandy Carpet)
Trapped in the garden on eight dates between 14/5 and 19/7. Elsewhere
recorded from Mannington Hall on 3/6, netted in the fields near the
house on 9/6, The Nunnery on 13/6 and Fenham-le-Moor on 26/7.
Perizoma didymata (Twin-spot Carpet)
This species was found flying commonly during the day at Ilkley Moor
(White Wells) on 23/7 and was also trapped at Fenham-le-Moor on 25/7.
Eupithecia linariata (Toadflax Pug)
Trapped in the garden on 20/6, 4/8 and 7/8.
Eupithecia pulchellata (Foxglove Pug)
The only record was of one trapped at Burley Woodhead on 23/7.
Eupithecia exiguata (Mottled Pug)
This species was trapped in the garden on seven dates between 8/5
and 17/6, with a further record from The Nunnery on 13/6.
Eupithecia insigniata (Pinion-spotted Pug)
This very local species was recorded in the garden for the second
year running, with singles (presumably the same?) trapped on 8/5 and
9/5.
Eupithecia egenaria (Pauper Pug)
A mega-find at Mannington Hall on 3/6, but just one of several non-descript
Pug spp. taken away by Dave Hipperson to identify later. I can't say
I remember which individual it was!
Eupithecia centaureata (Lime-speck Pug)
The first of the year was trapped on 14/5 in the garden where the
species was noted on 28 dates until the last on 21/9. No very clear
distinction between broods, although 19 of the dates were in August.
The only records away from the garden were at Fenham-le-Moor on 25-26/7.
Eupithecia intricata (Freyer's Pug)
This species was identified in the garden on 30/5 and 8/6 and at The
Nunnery on 13/6.
Eupithecia absinthiata (Wormwood Pug)
This species was identified in the garden on 30/6 and 6/8 with a further
record from Surlingham Church Marsh on 26/8. Finally, an unidentified
pug larva was found on Common Knapweed at Two Mile Bottom on 23/8.
The larva soon pupated and emerged on 9/4/01 when it was identified
as this species. The emergence date was earlier than expected, presumably
due to the indoor rearing.
{Eupithecia absinthiata goossensiata (Ling Pug)}
Noted at Marsham Heath on 29/7 but generally considered to be a small
race of Wormwood Pug.
Eupithecia vulgata (Common Pug)
Singles of this species were trapped in the garden on seven dates
between 8/5 and 7/6, with a further record from Mannington Hall on
3/6.
Eupithecia subfuscata (Grey Pug)
This species was recorded from Mannington Hall on 3/6 (identified
retrospectively by Dave Hipperson) and Knettishall Heath on 8/7.
Eupithecia icterata (Tawny Speckled Pug)
Only recorded from the garden where noted on 18 dates between 29/7
and 31/8.
Eupithecia succenturiata (Bordered Pug)
Only recorded from the garden where noted on 18 dates between 26/6
and 9/8.
Eupithecia simpliciata (Plain Pug)
This species was identified in the garden on 4/8, 5/8 and 17/8.
Eupithecia nanata (Narrow-winged Pug)
My first, somewhat overdue, record of this species was of one trapped
at Burley Woodhead on 23/7.
Eupithecia tantillaria (Dwarf Pug)
This was another new species for me from Mannington Hall on 3/6 which
was not identified at the time but taken away by Dave Hipperson.
Chloroclystis v-ata (The V-Pug)
Trapped in the garden on seven dates between 27/6 and 3/8, with a
further record from Whitlingham Woods on 1/7.
Chloroclystis rectangulata (Green Pug)
Trapped in the garden on eight dates between 10/6 and 19/7, with a
further record from The Nunnery on 13/6.
Gymnoscelis rufifasciata (Double-striped Pug)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 13/3, with records
here on 19 dates. The first brood involved seven trapped on six dates
to 15/5, with the second brood noted between 27/6 and 27/8. Elsewhere,
noted from Thetford Warren, Knettishall Heath and Rawdon.
{Unidentified Pug spp.}
A total of 65 were trapped in the garden between 7/5 and 19/6 without
being identified. After this date, counts of unidentified garden moths
were not recorded.
Aplocera plagiata (Treble-bar)
No first brood records but second brood moths were trapped in the
garden on 16/8, 18/8 and 23/9.
Lithostege griseata (Grey Carpet)
One was netted on the edge of an arable field by Hockham Belt on 12/6
and the species was also trapped in the grounds of The Nunnery on
13/6.
Euchoeca nebulata (Dingy Shell)
Recorded at the Nunnery Lakes on 16/5 and 15/6 and trapped in the
grounds of The Nunnery on 13/6.
Hydrelia flammeolaria (Small Yellow Wave)
A good year for this species for me. First noted during the day on
the edge of Barnhamcross Common on 12/6 and trapped at The Nunnery
on 13/6. The species was then trapped in the garden on five dates
between 27/6 and 20/7. Also recorded at Knettishall Heath on 8/7.
Acasis viretata (Yellow-barred Brindle)
The first brood was trapped in the garden on five nights between 8/5
and 31/5 (all singles). The second brood was recorded here on 12 dates
between 31/7 and 28/8. Additional records were from Strumpshaw Fen
on 14/8 and Surlingham Church Marsh on 26/8.
Abraxas grossulariata (The Magpie)
This species was only recorded in the garden, where it was trapped
on 24 dates between 29/7 and 15/9. Three were present on 4/8 but no
other counts recorded.
Lomaspilis marginata (Clouded Border)
The first of the year was one in Shotesham Great Wood on 12/5. The
species was trapped in the garden on 18 dates between 15/5 and 1/8.
Elsewhere noted from The Nunnery, Nunnery Lakes, Knettishall Heath,
Hinderclay, Marsham Heath, Whitlingham, Strumpshaw and Lopham Fen
(the last of the year being here on 24/8).
Ligdia adustata (Scorched Carpet)
This species was trapped in the garden on 12 dates between 8/5 and
15/8, with the only other record being one at The Nunnery on 13/6.
Macaria liturata (Tawny-barred Angle)
One was trapped in the garden on 10/8, my second record here.
Chiasmia clathrata (Latticed Heath)
The first of the year was noted on Barnhamcross Common on 11/5 with
the species noted here on at least four more occasions up to 17/7.
Other records were from the Nunnery Lakes, Mannington Hall and the
last of the year at Fenham-le-Moor on 26/7. No garden records this
year.
Petrophora chlorosata (Brown Silver-line)
The first of the year was noted at Buxton Heath on 3/6. Further records
were from Thetford Warren on 9/6, The Nunnery on 13/6 and the last
at Brettenham Heath on 16/6. Most interestingly, the species was netted
in fields near the house at dusk on 9/6 despite having never been
trapped in the garden.
Plagodis dolabraria (Scorched Wing)
Almost all records were from the garden where the species was trapped
on 17 dates between 2/6 and 5/7. Numbers were recorded until 19/6
with a peak of five on 17/6. The only other record was from Mannington
Hall on 3/6.
Opisthograptis luteolata (Brimstone Moth)
The first of the year was netted at dusk at Amberley Wild Brooks on
6/5. Other non-garden records were from Handley Farm, Mannington Hall,
The Nunnery, Knettishall Heath, Fenham-le-Moor, Rawdon, Marsham Heath,
Narborough Railway Line, Lopham Fen and Surlingham Church Marsh. In
the garden, the species was trapped on 87 dates between 8/5 and 22/9
with most counts unrecorded but a recorded peak of eight on 14/5.
The most frequently trapped geometer.
Pseudopanthera macularia (Speckled Yellow)
Recorded in the forest on two dates, on 6/6 at Two Mile Bottom where
at least ten noted, and at Thetford Warren on 9/6.
Apeira syringaria (Lilac Beauty)
Noted only in the garden where trapped on 1/7, 8/7 and 17/7.
Ennomos quercinaria (August Thorn)
This species was trapped in the garden on 30/7 and 5/8.
Ennomos alniaria (Canary-shouldered Thorn)
Most records from the garden where trapped on nine dates between 8/8
and 16/9. Also noted at Strumpshaw Fen on 14/8, Lopham Fen on 24/8,
Surlingham Church Marsh on 26/8 and Horsey Dunes on 23/9.
Ennomos fuscantaria (Dusky Thorn)
Apart from a record from Surlingham Church Marsh on 26/8, all records
were from the garden where trapped on a surprisingly high 32 dates
between 6/8 and 30/9. Counts were not fully recorded but 20 were present
on 11/9 with 17 on 17/9.
Selenia dentaria (Early Thorn)
In the garden, the first brood was on the wing on four dates between
26/3 and 21/4 (singles except two on 8/4). The second brood was noted
here on 23 dates between 3/7 and 17/8. The species was also trapped
at Rawdon on 27/7 and Marsham Heath on 29/7.
Selenia tetralunaria (Purple Thorn)
In the garden, a spring brood individual was trapped on 29/4 and the
summer brood was noted on five dates between 31/7 and 5/8 (a very
concentrated period). The only other record was from Marsham Heath
on 29/7.
Odontopera bidentata (Scalloped Hazel)
Two were trapped in the garden on 12/5 with one here on 15/5 and also
noted at Handley Farm on 22/5 and Mannington Hall on 3/6.
Crocallis elinguaria (Scalloped Oak)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 3/7 where recorded
on 26 dates to 11/8. Also trapped during this period at Knettishall
Heath, Hinderclay, Fenham-le-Moor and Marsham Heath.
Ourapteryx sambucaria (Swallow-tailed Moth)
Trapped in the garden on 14 dates between 18/6 and 19/7 with further
records from Knettishall Heath on 8/7, Fenham-le-Moor on 24-26/7 and
Rawdon on 27/7.
Colotois pennaria (Feathered Thorn)
Apart from one noted by outdoor lights at The Nunnery on 23/11, this
species was only recorded from the garden where 15 were trapped on
11 dates between 4/10 and 24/11, with a peak of three on 27/10.
Apocheima pilosaria (Pale Brindled Beauty)
This species was not recorded at the beginning of the year due to
moth-trap problems. However, singles (presumably the same) were trapped
on 22-23/12, my first ever pre-January records.
Lycia hirtaria (Brindled Beauty)
Singles were trapped in the garden on 20/4, 30/4, 1/5 and 2/5.
Biston strataria (Oak Beauty)
One was caught in headlights at Santon Downham on 25/3 and one was
noted at the window at home on 2/4.
Biston betularia (Peppered Moth)
The first of the year was one trapped at Handley Farm on 22/5 with
further non-garden records from The Nunnery, Knettishall Heath and
Marsham Heath. At home, the species was trapped on 29 dates between
2/6 and 13/8. A total of 49 were trapped (although there were probably
re-traps between nights), with a peak of six on 1/7. Of these, 42
(86%) were light and seven (14%) were dark to a variable degree.
Agropsis aurantiaria (Scarce Umber)
Only recorded in the garden where trapped on seven dates between 14/11
and 6/12, all singles except two on 29/11.
Agriopsis marginaria (Dotted Border)
Only recorded in the garden. The beginning of the flight period may
have been missed due to trap-problems but noted on 15 dates between
9/3 and 22/4 - 29 in total with a peak of five on 9/3.
Erannis defoliaria (Mottled Umber)
Only recorded in the garden. One at the beginning of the year at the
window on 6/1. Later, singles were trapped on five dates between 2/12
and 22/12.
Menophra abruptaria (Waved Umber)
Also recorded only in the garden, with moths trapped on nine dates
between 29/4 and 1/6, singles except two on two dates.
Peribatodes rhomboidaria (Willow Beauty)
The first of the year was trapped at The Nunnery on 13/6, with further
non-garden records from Knettishall, Rawdon, Strumpshaw and Surlingham
Church Marsh. Trapped in the garden on 39 dates between 24/6 and 14/9.
Alcis repandata (Mottled Beauty)
A slightly earlier and much shorter flight period than Willow Beauty.
Recorded in the garden on 15 dates between 8/6 and 17/7 and also recorded
from Knettishall Heath on 8/7, The Nunnery on 13/7, Burley Woodhead
on 23/7, Fenham-le-Moor on 24-26/7 and the last of the year at Marsham
Heath on 29/7.
Hypomecis punctinalis (Pale Oak Beauty)
This species was trapped at Mannington Hall on 3/6 and The Nunnery
on 13/6, only my second and third records.
Ectropis crepuscularia (The Engrailed)
This species, most recently considered to represent only a single
species, was trapped in the garden on six dates between 28/6 and 30/7
and at Marsham Heath on 29/7.
Ematurga atomaria (Common Heath)
First recorded at Thetford Warren on 9/5 and noted here also on 9/6
and 30/6. Also recorded from Dunkery Beacon on 22/5 (20+), the Quantocks
(Dead Woman's Dyke) on 25/5 and Buxton Heath on 3/6.
Bupalus piniaria (Bordered White)
This species was trapped in the garden on five dates between 2/6 and
1/7 with additional records from Barnhamcross Common on 8/6 and The
Nunnery on 13/6.
Cabera pusaria (Common White Wave)
The first of the year was noted in the garden on 13/5 where trapped
on 12 dates until 21/7. Also recorded from Handley Farm, Mannington
Hall, The Nunnery, Marsham Heath, Strumpshaw Fen and Surlingham Church
Marsh.
Cabera exanthemata (Common Wave)
The first of the year was trapped at The Nunnery on 13/6 with further
records from Strumpshaw Fen, Lopham Fen and the garden where trapped
on four dates between 3/7 and the last of the year on 28/8.
Lomographa bimaculata (White-pinion Spotted)
Only recorded from the garden where a total of 13 were trapped on
seven dates between 8/5 and 8/6, with a peak of five on 2/6.
Lomographa temerata (Clouded Silver)
Apart from at Mannington Hall on 3/6, all records were from the garden
where trapped on 33 dates between 15/5 and 10/8, the species appearing
to have an abnormally long flight period this year. Counts were only
recorded up to 19/6 with peaks of seven on 12/6 and 19/6.
Theria primaria (Early Moth)
In the garden, one was seen on the window on 26/1 and singles were
trapped on 11/3 and 16/3.
Campaea margaritata (Light Emerald)
The first of the year was trapped on 31/5 in the garden where noted
on 21 dates until the last of the year on 16/9. There were no garden
records between 6/7 and 19/8 presumably representing a gap in broods.
Other records were from The Nunnery (first brood on 13/6), Knettishall
Heath (first brood on 8/7) and Surlingham Church Marsh (second brood
on 26/8). Records from Burley Woodhead on 23/7 and Fenham-le-Moor
on 25/7 were between the two Norfolk broods, as might be expected
for sites further north.
Hylaea fasciaria (Barred Red)
Trapped in the garden on 1/7, 3/7 and 8/7, at Fenham-le-Moor on 26/7
and at Linn of Dee on 1/9.
Semiaspilates ochrearia (Yellow Belle)
Recorded as usual from the Nunnery Lakes with two of the first brood
on 16/5 and the second brood noted here on 7/8 (3), 18/8 and 21/8.
Also trapped at Dingle Marshes on 12/8.
Family Sphingidae
Sphinx ligustri (Privet Hawk-moth)
A pupating moth kept since summer 1999 emerged on 9/6 and with amazing
precision, the first was caught in the garden trap the same night.
The species was trapped in the garden on 14 nights until 7/7, but
a later record was from Marsham Heath on 29/7. Not all counts were
recorded but three were present on 2/7.
Hyloicus pinastri (Pine Hawk-moth)
None in the garden this year but three were trapped at Marsham Heath
on 29/7 with one at Strumpshaw Fen on 14/8.
Mimas tiliae (Lime Hawk-moth)
Only recorded from the garden where trapped on 16/5 (2), 2/6 (1),
8/6 (1) and 19/6 (3).
Smerinthus ocellata (Eyed Hawk-moth)
This species was trapped in the garden on seven dates between 10/6
and 9/7 (1-2 per night), with further records from The Nunnery on
1/6 and a much later one from Strumpshaw Fen on 14/8, probably of
a second brood.
Laothoe populi (Poplar Hawk-moth)
The most frequently recorded hawk-moth as usual, being trapped in
the garden on 35 dates between 8/5 and 13/8. Counts were not fully
recorded although three were noted several times. Additional records
were from The Nunnery, Rawdon and the last of the year at Strumpshaw
Fen on 14/8.
Hemaris tityus (Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-moth)
After last year's dramatic events, hopes were high for 2000. However,
dismal weather in the spring mean that no adults were noted at the
site at all, despite much searching. A single larva was found on Devil's-bit
Scabious in the same glade as 1999, however, on 14/7, being ca 2cm
long at this stage. Additionally, lots of larval damage was noted
to Devil's-bit Scabious on 21/7 (although no larvae noted). It was
provided with plenty of food and pupated in the office some time between
the evening of 28/7 and the morning of 31/7.
Macroglossum stellatarum (Humming-bird Hawk-moth)
A long-awaited garden tick finally appeared briefly at the flowerbed
on 30/9 before zooming off over the fence - my only one of the year
despite a good influx.
Deilephila elpenor (Elephant Hawk-moth)
The first of the year was trapped at Handley Farm in Devon on 22/5.
The species was trapped in the garden on 17 dates between 31/5 and
21/7, with not all counts recorded but three on 2/7. Additional records
were from Mannington Hall, Knettishall Heath and a late one, presumably
of the second brood, at Surlingham Church Marsh on 26/8.
Deilephila porcellus (Small Elephant Hawk-moth)
Recorded from The Nunnery on 13/6 and Knettishall Heath on 8/7 but
also the first record for the garden was one trapped here on 3/7.
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