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Family Notodontidae
Furcula furcula (Sallow Kitten)
Only recorded in the garden where trapped on eight dates, the first
brood being singles on 15/5 and 19/5 and the second brood on six dates
between 29/7 and 9/8.
Notodonta dromedarius (Iron Prominent)
Not a clear division between the two broods although both undoubtedly
recorded. Trapped in the garden on seven dates between 15/5 and 7/8
with additional records from Mannington Hall on 3/6, Knettishall Heath
on 8/7 and Marsham Heath on 29/7.
Notodonta ziczac (Pebble Prominent)
Singles of the first brood were trapped in the garden on 8/5 and 1/6.
The second brood was noted between 29/7 at Marsham Heath and 14/8
at Strumpshaw Fen, with a further six records from the garden between
30/7 and 5/8.
Pheosia gnoma (Lesser Swallow Prominent)
No first brood moths were recorded but the second brood was trapped
in the garden between 20/7 and 26/8 on 11 dates (NB some of these
may have been incorrectly identified between gnoma and tremula). Additional
records were from Burley Woodhead on 23/7, Marsham Heath on 29/7 and
Strumpshaw on 14/8.
Pheosia tremula (Swallow Prominent)
The first brood was notably common (especially in comparison with
Lesser Swallow Prominent which was unrecorded). The species was trapped
in the garden on 10 dates between 28/4 and 23/6 and then the second
brood on a further seven dates between 5/8 and 15/8 (although a few
of the August records of tremula and gnoma may have been incorrectly
assigned). The only other record was from Mannington Hall on 3/6.
Ptilodon capucina (Coxcomb Prominent)
Trapped in the garden on 21 dates between 11/5 and 11/8, there being
no clear distinction into two broods. The only additional records
were from Fenham-le-Moor on 26/7 and Marsham Heath on 29/7.
Ptilodon cucullina (Maple Prominent)
Singles were trapped in the garden on 18/6 and 3/7.
Pterostoma palpina (Pale Prominent)
The species was trapped in the garden on nine dates, eight between
8/5 and 17/6 presumed to be of the first brood with a presumed second
brood moth on 28/7. Elsewhere recorded from Mannington Hall on 3/6,
The Nunnery on 13/6 and Strumpshaw Fen on 14/8.
Drymonia dodonaea (Marbled Brown)
My first records of this species were from Mannington Hall on 3/6
and from The Nunnery on 13/6.
Drymonia ruficornis (Lunar Marbled Brown)
My first records of this species were trapped in the garden on three
dates, one on 25/4 and two on both 29/4 and 8/5.
Clostera curtula (Chocolate-tip)
Two broods were clearly separable in the garden with singles on four
dates between 15/5 and 19/5 and records on a further four dates between
29/7 and 13/8.
Phalera bucephala (Buff-tip)
Trapped in the garden on 14 dates between 10/6 and 8/8 with the only
other record being from Marsham Heath on 29/7.
Peridea anceps (Great Prominent)
One was trapped at Mannington Hall on 3/6, my first record since 1996
when I recorded the species in Cornwall.
Family Lymantriidae
Orgyia antiqua (The Vapourer)
My first self-found larva of this species was located on Rubus at
Fairhaven Water Gardens on 15/7. Adult males were then noted at Rawdon
on 27/7, at Thetford Tesco's (Green Lane) on 14/8 (three), The Nunnery
on 21/9 and the Nunnery Lakes on 19/10. None were trapped this year
in the garden.
Calliteara pudibunda (Pale Tussock)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 12/5 where a total
of 11 were trapped up to 9/6. The species was also trapped at Handley
Farm on 22/5, Mannington Hall on 3/6 and The Nunnery on 13/6. In the
autumn, single larvae were found in Poringland Woods on 21/10 and
22/10, on brushwood (oak?)
Euproctis similis (Yellow-tail)
A larva was pointed out at Mannington Hall on 3/6 by a member of the
Norfolk Moth Group. The first adult of the year was trapped in the
garden on 2/7 where the species was recorded on 37 dates until the
last on 5/9. Additional records during this period were from Knettishall
Heath, Marsham Heath and Strumpshaw Fen.
Leucoma salicis (White Satin Moth)
My first ever record was one trapped in the garden on 19/7 and was
followed by another on 30/7.
Lymantria monacha (Black Arches)
Trapped in the garden on 30/7 and 21/8, with a further record of a
melanic one (like Fig. 30 in Skinner) at Strumpshaw on 14/8.
Family Arctiidae
Miltochrista miniata (Rosy Footman)
My first record of this species was from Knettishall Heath on 8/7
followed by the first for the garden trapped on 18/7 and another at
Marsham Heath on 29/7.
Cybosia mesomella (Four-dotted Footman)
Recorded at Knettishall Heath on 8/7 and Marsham Heath on 29/7.
Eilema griseola (Dingy Footman)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 3/7, with records
here on 18 dates until 18/8 - the form stramineola was noted on at
least 6/8. Also recorded from Knettishall Heath, Marsham Heath, Strumpshaw
Fen and the last of the year at Surlingham Church Marsh on 26/8.
Eilema complana (Scarce Footman)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 27/6, with records
here on 19 dates until the last of the year on 23/8. Also recorded
from Knettishall Heath, Marsham Heath and Dingle Marshes.
Eilema depressa (Buff Footman)
Trapped in the garden on 3/7, at Marsham Heath on 29/7 and at Strumpshaw
Fen on 14/8.
Eilema lurideola (Common Footman)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 15/6, with records
here on 39 dates until the last of the year on 11/8. Also recorded
from Knettishall Heath, The Nunnery, Hinderclay, Burley Woodhead,
Fenham-le-Moor and Marsham Heath.
Arctia caja (Garden Tiger)
A larva was found in the hide on the Weaver's Way at Hickling Broad
on 29/5. Good numbers at Fenham-le-Moor, by Lindisfarne, with two
on 24/7, 13 on 25/7 and 18 on 26/7. The only other record was one
seen during the day at Buckenham on 18/8.
Arctica villica (Cream-spot Tiger)
Trapped at Pilning on 27/5 and at The Nunnery on 13/6.
Diacrisia sannio (Clouded Buff)
Two were seen at Two Mile Bottom on 6/6 with records from Barnhamcross
Common on 12/6, 16/6 and 26/6.
Spilosoma lubricipeda (White Ermine)
The first of the year was found on Barnhamcross Common on 15/5. Trapped
in the garden on 18 dates between 2/6 and 22/6, mostly counted with
a peak of seven on 9/6. Also noted from Mannington Hall on 3/6 and
The Nunnery on 13/6.
Spilosoma luteum (Buff Ermine)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 12/5 where trapped
on 35 dates until the last on 29/7 (although this was the only record
here after 5/7). Not counted after 19/6 but a peak before this of
22 on 17/6. Elsewhere, only recorded at Handley Farm on 22/5 and at
The Nunnery on 13/6 and 13/7.
Diaphora mendica (Muslin Moth)
One trapped in the garden on 12/5 with two on 13/5.
Phragmatobia fuliginosa (Ruby Tiger)
First trapped in the garden on 29/7 (no first brood noted) with records
here on 16 dates until 18/8. Also recorded from Marsham Heath, Dingle
Marshes, Strumpshaw Fen and the last of the year at Surlingham Church
Marsh on 26/8.
Tyria jacobaeae (The Cinnabar)
First of the year were loads on Barnhamcross Common on 15/5 with regular
records of adults here to 16/6. Adults also noted at Nunnery Lakes,
Two Mile Bottom, Rishbeth Wood, West Harling Woods, Whitlingham, the
garden (singles trapped on 26/6 and 29/6) and the last adult of the
year at Caistor Chalk Pit on 4/7. The first larval record was from
Nunnery Lakes on 13/6 with larvae also recorded from Poringland Woods
on 28/6 but mostly unrecorded.
Family Nolidae
Nola cucullatella (Short-cloaked Moth)
Only recorded from the garden where trapped on 12 dates between 18/6
and 6/8.
Nola confusalis (Least Black Arches)
Only recorded in the garden but a total of 17 were trapped between
8/5 and 17/6. An excellent year given that I had only previously recorded
this species once (in 1998).
Family Noctuidae
Euxoa tritici (White-line Dart)
The only record was of one trapped at Dingle Marshes on 12/8.
Euxoa cursoria (Coast Dart)
My first record of this species was one trapped at Fenham-le-Moor
on 26/7. Very difficult to tell from White-line Dart but fairly happy
with it.
Agrotis vestigialis (Archer's Dart)
The only record was one netted during the day on 26/7 on Lindisfarne.
Agrotis segetum (Turnip Moth)
The first of the year was trapped on 4/6 in the garden, where the
species was noted on 28 dates. The first brood was noted on the wing
until 29/7 and a second brood was recorded between 17/9 and 16/11
(seven on six dates). The only other record was from The Nunnery on
13/7.
Agrotis clavis (Heart and Club)
Only recorded from the garden, where trapped on ten dates between
20/6 and 30/7.
Agrotis exclamationis (Heart and Dart)
First of the year was trapped in the garden on 16/5 with records here
on 55 dates until 9/8. Nightly counts rose to 43 by 19/6 after which
date counts were no longer recorded. The only other records were from
The Nunnery and from Rawdon.
Agrotis ipsilon (Dark Sword-grass)
A good year in the garden with the species trapped on 12 dates between
15/6 and 20/10, all singles except for three on 30/9. There were none
here in July or August however. Singles were also trapped at Surlingham
Church Marsh on 26/8 and Horsey Dunes on 23/9.
Agrotis puta (Shuttle-shaped Dart)
The first (four) of the year were trapped in the garden on 10/5, with
records here on 48 dates. The first brood was on the wing until 12/6
with the second noted between 28/7 and 21/9, although the last few
could have been a third brood? Also noted at Mannington Hall, Strumpshaw
Fen and Surlingham Church Marsh
Axylia putris (The Flame)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 31/5 with records
here on 39 dates. The main flight was until 30/7 but a late one was
trapped on 19/9 and presumably represented a second brood. Also noted
at Mannington Hall, The Nunnery, Whitlingham Woods and Hinderclay.
Ochropleura plecta (Flame Shoulder)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 12/5 with records
here on 71 dates until 5/9. There was no clear division into different
broods although counts were mostly unrecorded. Further records were
from Handley Farm, Mannington Hall, The Nunnery, Burley Woodhead,
Dingle Marshes, Strumpshaw Fen, Lopham Fen and Surlingham Church Marsh.
Noctua pronuba (Large Yellow Underwing)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 8/6, with records
from here on 97 dates until the last on 8/10. Most counts were unrecorded
although noted as "very common" on 31/8 and then counted
from 17/9 onwards with a peak then of 13 on 21/9. Also recorded from
The Nunnery, Knettishall Heath, Rawdon, Burley Woodhead, Fenham-le-Moor,
Marsham Heath, Dingle Marshes, Strumpshaw Fen, Lopham Fen, Surlingham
Church Marsh and Maryculter House.
Noctua orbona (Lunar Yellow Underwing)
My first record of this Brecks speciality was one trapped at The Nunnery
on 13/6.
Noctua comes (Lesser Yellow Underwing)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 3/7, with records
from here on 57 dates until the last on 8/10. Most counts were unrecorded
although counted from 17/9 onwards with a peak then of 14 on 19/9.
Also recorded from Fenham-le-Moor, Marsham Heath, Dingle Marshes and
Lopham Fen.
Noctua fimbriata (Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing)
Trapped in the garden on ten dates between 3/7 and 13/9 with the only
other record being from Marsham Heath on 29/7.
Noctua janthe (Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing)
The first of the year was trapped at Rawdon on 23/7 with further records
from Fenham-le-Moor, Dingle Marshes, Lopham Fen and Surlingham Church
Marsh, plus trapped in the garden on 32 dates between 29/7 and the
last of the year on 7/9.
Noctua interjecta (Least Yellow Underwing)
Trapped in the garden on 9/8 and at Dingle Marshes on 12/8.
Eugnorisma glareosa (Autumnal Rustic)
My first, overdue, record of this species was of three trapped on
Horsey Dunes on 23/9 (National Moth Night).
Lycophotia porphyrea (True Lover's Knot)
Recorded from Knettishall Heath on 8/7, Burley Woodhead on 23/7 and
27/7 and Marsham Heath on 29/7, with my first record for the garden
on 21/7.
Peridroma saucia (Pearly Underwing)
The only record of this migrant species was one trapped in the garden
on 21/9.
Diarsia mendica (Ingrailed Clay)
Trapped in the garden on five dates between 8/6 and 18/6 (singles
except two on 8/6), with further records from The Nunnery on 13/6,
Burley Woodhead on 23/7 and 27/7 and Fenham-le-Moor on 25/7.
Diarsia brunnea (Purple Clay)
Trapped at Knettishall Heath on 8/7 and Marsham Heath on 29/7.
Diarsia rubi (Small Square-spot)
The first of the year was trapped at Handley Farm on 21/5 and 22/5,
with further records from Mannington Hall on 3/6, Strumpshaw Fen on
14/8, Lopham Fen on 24/8 and Surlingham Church Marsh on 26/8. In the
garden, trapped on 19 dates between 28/5 and 31/8. Overall, two broods
were apparent, with flight periods 21/5-4/6 and 8/8-31/8.
Xestia c-nigrum (Setaceous Hebrew Character)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 28/5 where noted
on 87 dates, the first brood on the wing to 5/7 and the second noted
between 7/8 and 20/10. Up to seven per night were noted before 19/6,
no counts then until 17/9 (although "very common" on 31/8)
with a peak at the end of the season of 32 on 22/9. Also recorded
from Mannington Hall, The Nunnery, Dingle Marshes, Lopham Fen, Surlingham
Church Marsh and Horsey Dunes.
Xestia triangulum (Double Square-spot)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 12/6 with records
here on 37 dates until the last of the year on 9/8. The species was
also recorded from The Nunnery, Whitlingham Woods, Knettishall Heath,
Hinderclay, Burley Woodhead and Marsham Heath.
Xestia sexstrigata (Six-striped Rustic)
Trapped in the garden on five dates between 9/8 and 31/8 with a further
record from Lopham Fen on 24/8.
Xestia xanthographa (Square-spot Rustic)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 9/8 with records
here on 39 dates until the last on 28/9. Also noted at Dingle Marshes,
Lopham Fen, Surlingham Church Marsh, Two Mile Bottom and Horsey Dunes.
Naenia typica (The Gothic)
Singles were trapped at Rawdon on 22/7 and 23/7.
Anaplectoides prasina (Green Arches)
The only record was one trapped at Burley Woodhead on 23/7.
Discestra trifolii (The Nutmeg)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 2/6 with records
from here on 36 dates until the last of the year on 27/8. Also noted
from Marsham Heath and Strumpshaw Fen.
Hada plebeja (The Shears)
Only recorded from the garden where trapped on seven dates between
30/5 and 16/6, all singles except two on 31/5 and 5/6.
Mamestra brassicae (Cabbage Moth)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 12/6 with records
from here on 62 dates until the last of the year on 29/9. Also recorded
from Rawdon, Marsham Heath and Lopham Fen.
Melanchra persicariae (Dot Moth)
The species was only recorded from the garden where trapped on 32
dates between 15/5 and 31/7, although the first was an outlier with
the second date being 17/6. Most counts not recorded but 11 on 19/6.
Melanchra pisi (Broom Moth)
Singles were trapped in the garden on 13/5 and 18/6 as well as at
Burley Woodhead on 23/7.
Lacanobia w-latinum (Light Brocade)
Only noted in the garden where trapped on six dates between 28/5 and
3/7.
Lacanobia thalassina (Pale-shouldered Brocade)
The only record was from Mannington Hall on 3/6.
Lacanobia suasa (Dog's Tooth)
The only record was one trapped at Dingle Marshes on 12/8.
Lacanobia oleracea (Bright-line Brown-eye)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 29/4 from where
recorded on 59 dates until the last on 17/10 (which was rather late,
the two previous dates being 11/9 and 26/8). The species was also
noted from Knettishall Heath, Hinderclay, Burley Woodhead, Rawdon,
Fenham-le-Moor, Marsham Heath, Dingle Marshes and Surlingham Church
Marsh. Additionally, a larva found on Barnhamcross Common on 10/4
was tentatively identified as this species.
Aetheria bicolorata (Broad-barred White)
The first of the year was trapped at The Nunnery on 13/6 but the only
records were from the garden where noted on six dates between 15/6
and 15/7. These were my first records for the garden.
Hadena rivularis (The Campion)
Trapped in the garden on 30/7 and 5/8 and also noted at Dingle Marshes
on 12/8.
Hadena perplexa (Tawny Shears)
One was trapped in the garden on 16/5 and a few were trapped at Dingle
Marshes on 12/8, these latter being a very pale form.
Hadena compta (Varied Coronet)
Only noted in the garden where trapped on 14 dates between 9/6 and
19/7.
Hadena bicruris (The Lychnis)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 5/6 with records
here on 18 dates until the last of the year on 17/8. Also recorded
from The Nunnery on 13/6, Fenham-le-Moor on 25/7 and Dingle Marshes
on 12/8.
Cerapteryx graminis (Antler Moth)
Recorded from Burley Woodhead on 27/7 and Dingle Marshes on 12/8.
Tholera cespitis (Hedge Rustic)
My first record of this species was one trapped at Dingle Marshes
on 12/8.
Orthosia cruda (Small Quaker)
Only recorded in the garden. The beginning of the flight period may
have been missed due to moth trap problems at the beginning of the
year. Noted on 19 dates between 9/3 and 21/4. A total of 50 were trapped
with the peak being a notable 13 on 2/4, no other count being in excess
of five.
Orthosia cerasi (Common Quaker)
Only recorded in the garden. The beginning of the flight period may
have been missed due to moth trap problems at the beginning of the
year. Noted on 25 dates between 7/3 and 15/5. A total of 60 were trapped
with the peak being nine on 2/4.
Orthosia incerta (Clouded Drab)
With the exception of four at Leathley on 16/4, only recorded in the
garden. The beginning of the flight period may have been missed due
to moth trap problems at the beginning of the year. Noted in the garden
on 33 dates between 9/3 and 10/5. A total of 60 were trapped with
the peak being seven on 2/4.
Orthosia munda (Twin-spotted Quaker)
The only record was one trapped on 22/4 in the garden.
Orthosia gothica (Hebrew Character)
The beginning of the flight period may have been missed due to moth
trap problems at the beginning of the year. Noted in the garden on
54 dates between 1/3 (when at the window) and 17/5. A total of 165
were trapped with the peak being ten on 29/4. Additional records were
one at Leathley on 16/4 and the last one of the year at Handley Farm
on 21/5.
Mythimna conigera (Brown-line Bright-eye)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 1/7, where noted
on 21 dates until 15/8. Also noted at the Nunnery, Marsham Heath and
the last of the year was one seen during the day on 18/8 at the Nunnery
Lakes, feeding on Hemp-agrimony.
Mythimna ferrago (The Clay)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 28/6, where noted
on 29 dates until the last of the year on 16/8. Also noted at Knettishall
Heath, Hinderclay and Marsham Heath.
Mythimna albipuncta (White-point)
My first ever record was one trapped in the garden on 13/8, a pretty
scarce migrant for so far inland.
Mythimna vitellina (The Delicate)
What was presumed to be same individual was trapped on 2/10 and 3/10
in the garden, my first garden record of this migrant species.
Mythimna straminea (Southern Wainscot)
My first for the garden was trapped on 7/7. Other records were from
Dingle Marshes on 12/8 and Strumpshaw Fen on 14/8.
Mythimna impura (Smoky Wainscot)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 29/5 with records
from here on 93 dates until the last on 4/10. There was no clear distinction
into different broods. Counts were recorded up to 19/6 (when peak
of 22) and again from 17/9 (peak then of 10 on 21/9). It is probable,
as always, that some confusion between Smoky and Common Wainscots
occurred but Smoky did appear to be appreciably more common. The species
was also recorded from The Nunnery, Knettishall Heath, Hinderclay,
Fenham-le-Moor, Rawdon, Marsham Heath, Whitlingham Woods, Dingle Marshes,
Strumpshaw Fen and Lopham Fen.
Mythimna pallens (Common Wainscot)
First noted in the garden on 8/6 with records from here on 38 dates
until the last on 28/9. Most counts were unrecorded and of those that
were, none exceeded two. Some confusion with Smoky Wainscot was likely
but this species appeared to be much less numerous than Smoky in the
garden this year. The only additional records were from Fenham-le-Moor
and Surlingham Church Marsh.
Mythimna comma (Shoulder-striped Wainscot)
Only recorded from the garden where trapped on 14 dates between 4/6
and 11/7.
Cucullia absinthii (The Wormwood)
One was trapped in the garden on 6/8, my second record here of this
Notable B species.
Shargacucullia verbasci (The Mullein)
The only adult of the year was trapped in the garden on 12/5, but
larvae were again present on the figwort by our pond with at least
ten noted on 7/6. Presumed larvae of this species were also noted
on Hoary Mullein at Whitlingham on 17/6.
Brachionycha sphinx (The Sprawler)
Singles were trapped in the garden on 6/11 and 13/11.
Aporophyla lueneburgensis (Northern Deep-brown Dart)
My first record of this species was found on the wall on Braemer public
toilets on 2/9.
Lithophane semibrunnea (Tawny Pinion)
One was trapped in the garden on 27/4, only my second record.
Lithophane ornitopus (Grey Shoulder-knot)
Only recorded from the garden, where one was trapped in the spring
on 9/4 followed by singles on six dates between 7/10 and 9/12.
Lithophane leautieri (Blair's Shoulder-knot)
Noted only from the garden where a total of 29 were trapped on 24
dates between 22/9 and 14/11, with singles most nights but a peak
of five on 28/9. It will be interesting to see what effect there is
in 2001 of having cut down most of the Leylandii in the garden.
Xylocampa areola (Early Grey)
Apart from one at Leathley on 16/4, all other records were from the
garden between 12/3 and 13/5 (although any early ones may have been
missed due to trap problems). A total of 54 were trapped on 27 dates
with a peak of four on 23/4.
Allophyes oxyacanthae (Green-brindled Crescent)
Only noted from the garden where a total of 52 were trapped on 21
dates between 30/9 and 1/11, with a peak of six on 18/10. Singles
of the var capucina were trapped on 1/10, 9/10 and 18/10.
Dichonia aprilina (Merveille du Jour)
Only recorded from the garden where trapped on 11 dates between 27/9
and 20/10, all singles except for two on 12/10.
Dryobotodes eremita (Brindled Green)
Recorded from the garden on six dates between 16/9 and 14/10, all
singles except for two on 16/9. It is possible that some confusion
may have occurred between this species and Feathered Ranunculus although
both were recorded.
Polymixis flavicincta (Large Ranunculus)
Recorded from the garden on five dates between 22/9 and 8/10, all
singles except for two on 29/9.
Polymixis lichenea (Feathered Ranunculus)
My first records for the garden were recorded on five dates between
24/9 and 30/9, singles except for two on 29/9. However, it is possible
that some confusion occurred between this species and Brindled Green.
Eupsilia transversa (The Satellite)
The only spring record was one trapped in the garden on 2/4, with
singles also here on five dates between 30/9 and 1/12.
Conistra vaccinii (The Chestnut)
None were recorded at the beginning of the year, although the trap
was out of action until March. In the autumn, recorded in the garden
on nine dates between 29/9 and 28/11, singls except for two on 13/10.
Conistra ligula (Dark Chestnut)
As with the previous species, the lack of early-year records was due
in part at least to the lack of a moth trap until March. However,
the species was trapped in the garden on 12 dates between 12/10 and
23/12, mostly singles but two on two dates.
Agrochola circellaris (The Brick)
My first record for the garden was trapped on 16/9, with further singles
here on 18/10, 20/10 and 22/10 plus a late (and worn) one on 26/11.
The only other record was one at Horsey Dunes on 23/9.
Agrochola lota (Red-line Quaker)
Only recorded from the garden where a total of 12 were trapped on
seven dates between 30/9 and 28/10, singles except for two on 16/10
and five on 20/10.
Agrochola macilenta (Yellow-line Quaker)
Only recorded from the garden where a total of 15 were trapped on
nine dates between 27/9 and 6/11 with a maximum of four on 20/10.
Agrochola helvola (Flounced Chestnut)
One was trapped in the garden on 21/10.
Agrochola litura (Brown-spot Pinion)
Only recorded from the garden where a total of 39 were trapped on
21 dates between 11/9 and 16/10 with a maximum of six on 23/9.
Agrochola lychnidis (Beaded Chestnut)
Only recorded from the garden where a total of 107 were trapped on
34 dates between 13/9 and 27/10 with a maximum of ten on 18/10.
Atethmia centrago (Centre-barred Sallow)
Only recorded from the garden where trapped on ten dates between 27/8
and 15/9, no counts being recorded.
Omphaloscelis lunosa (Lunar Underwing)
Only recorded from the garden where a total of 37 were trapped on
20 dates between 9/9 and 20/10 with a maximum of six on 24/9.
Xanthia aurago (Barred Sallow)
Only recorded from the garden where a total of 16 were trapped on
11 dates between 19/9 and 13/10 with the maxima only two on several
nights.
Xanthia togata (Pink-barred Sallow)
Singles were trapped in the garden on 18/9, 21/9, 22/9 and 25/9 with
another also trapped at Horsey Dunes on 23/9.
Xanthia icteritia (The Sallow)
Mostly recorded from the garden where a total of 14 were trapped on
ten dates between 17/9 and 11/10, all singles except five on 29/9.
One of the var flavescens was recorded on 8/10. Additionally, two
were trapped at Horsey Dunes on 23/9.
Acronicta megacephala (Poplar Grey)
Only recorded in the garden where trapped on eight dates between 7/6
and 8/8.
Acronicta aceris (The Sycamore)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 7/6 with records
here on ten dates until the last on 8/8 (which were bizarrely the
same first and last dates as Poplar Grey). Also trapped at The Nunnery
on 13/6.
Acronicta tridens (Dark Dagger)
Acronicta psi (Grey Dagger)
These two species caused identification problems as usual, despite
various putative tips. One or the other were recorded in the garden
on 24 dates between 17/6 and 18/8. A name was put to most individuals,
with the two species "identified" between 17/6 and 13/8
(Dark Dagger) and 17/6 and 18/8 (Grey Dagger). Elsewhere, both were
"identified" at Fenham-le-Moor and Dark Dagger was recorded
for Marsham Heath.
Acronicta rumicis (Knot Grass)
The only record was my first for the garden on 11/8.
Simyra albovenosa (Reed Dagger)
This local speciality was trapped at Dingle Marshes on 12/8 and at
Strumpshaw on 14/8.
Cryphia domestica (Marbled Beauty)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 13/7 where recorded
on ten dates until 23/8. Also recorded from Fenham-le-Moor on 25-26/7,
Rawdon on 27/7 and the last of the year at Surlingham Church Marsh
on 26/8.
Amphipyra pyramidea (Copper Underwing)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden where noted on 13
dates until the last of the year on 22/9. It is possible that a few
of these were actually Svensson's Copper Underwing but any likely-looking
candidates were checked. Elsewhere recorded from Strumpshaw Fen, Lopham
Fen and Surlingham Church Marsh.
Amphipyra berbera (Svensson's Copper Underwing)
One was trapped in the garden on 11/9 along with three Copper Underwings
the same night - the underwing patterns of all four were carefully
checked. This is the first confirmed record for the garden although
one was suspected in 1999.
Amphipyra tragopoginis (Mouse Moth)
Only recorded from the garden where trapped on a total of 23 dates
between 1/8 and 22/9.
Dypterygia scabriuscula (Bird's Wing)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 3/6 with records
here on six dates until the last of the year on 21/7. Also noted at
The Nunnery on 13/6 and Knettishall Heath on 8/7.
Rusina ferruginea (Brown Rustic)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 3/6 with records
here on 22 dates until the last on 3/7. Also noted at The Nunnery
on 13/6 and the last of the year at Knettishall Heath on 8/7.
Thalpophila matura (Straw Underwing)
The first of the year was trapped at Marsham Heath on 29/7 with records
from the garden on five dates between 3/8 and 10/8 and from Dingle
Marshes on 12/8.
Euplexia lucipara (Small Angle Shades)
The first of the year was trapped at Handley Farm on 22/5. Recorded
from the garden on five dates between 1/6 and 21/7. Also noted from
The Nunnery on 13/6, Knettishall Heath on 8/7 and Marsham Heath on
29/7.
Phlogophora meticulosa (Angle Shades)
A larva (initially tentatively identified as Lesser Broad-bordered
Yellow Underwing) found on geraniums in the house on 24/1 pupated
on 31/1 but was found dead in the pot on 28/3, although it probably
emerged only a few days before that. The first on the wing was trapped
in the garden on 17/5 where recorded as an adult on 65 dates. At least
two broods were apparent, with 11 dates between 17/5 and 26/6 (mostly
singles) but a much stronger showing between 18/8 and 7/11; although
not all counts were recorded the peak after 17/9 was 12 on 29/9. A
further larva, thought to be this species, was found on the back door
on 8/12. Elsewhere, recorded from Handley Farm, Pilning, Barnhamcross
Common, Mannington Hall, The Nunnery, Lopham Fen, Surlingham Church
Marsh and Horsey Dunes.
Ipimorpha subtusa (The Olive)
My first ever records of this species, only recorded from the garden
where trapped on five dates between 19/7 and 13/8.
Parastichtis suspecta (The Suspected)
Several at Knettishall Heath on 8/7, my first record of this species.
Cosmia trapezina (The Dun-bar)
Most records from the garden where trapped on ten dates between 19/7
and 19/8. The only other record was from Maryculter House on 2/9.
Apamea monoglypha (Dark Arches)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 30/5 with records
here on 66 dates with the last on 11/9. Numbers rose to 18 on 19/6
but the species was not counted after then. Elsewhere noted from The
Nunnery, Knettishall Heath, Rawdon, Burley Woodhead, Fenham-le-Moor,
Marsham Heath, Surlingham Church Marsh and Braemar toilet block.
Apamea lithoxylaea (Light Arches)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 27/6 with records
here on 13 dates and the last on 30/7. Also noted from Rawdon on 23/7
and Fenham-le-Moor on 25-26/7.
Apamea crenata (Clouded-bordered Brindle)
One was trapped in the garden on 2/6; one of the melanic forms depicted
in Skinner as ab combusta.
Apamea epomidion (Clouded Brindle)
Only noted from the garden where trapped on six dates between 18/6
and 3/7.
Apamea remissa (Dusky Brocade)
Only noted from the garden where trapped on nine dates between 29/5
to 7/6 (i.e. almost nightly). A total of 25 were trapped during this
period with a peak of five on 6/6.
Apamea unaminis (Small Clouded Brindle)
Singles were trapped in the garden on 31/5, 7/6 and 15/6 with further
records from Mannington Hall on 3/6 and The Nunnery on 13/6.
Apamea anceps (Large Nutmeg)
Only recorded from the garden where trapped on 20 dates between 6/6
and 5/7. The peak count was 15 on 7/6 although no counts were made
after 19/6.
Apamea sordens (Rustic Shoulder-knot)
Only recorded from the garden where trapped on 22 dates between 15/5
and 2/7. The peak count was six on 17/6 although no counts were made
after 19/6.
Apamea scolopacina (Slender Brindle)
My first record of this species was one trapped at Marsham Heath on
29/7.
Apamea ophiogramma (Double Lobed)
One was trapped in the garden on 10/8.
Oligia strigilis (Marbled Minor)
As ever, records of this species and Tawny Marbled Minor may well
have been misidentified as each other. The first of the year was trapped
in the garden on 31/5 with records from here on 27 dates until 13/7.
Also noted from The Nunnery on 13/6, Rawdon on 27/7 and the last of
the year from Marsham Heath on 29/7.
Oligia latruncula (Tawny Marbled Minor)
Records of this species and Marbled Minor may well have been misidentified
as each other, and indeed the flight dates were very similar. The
first of the year was trapped in the garden on 1/6 with records from
here on 30 dates until 18/7. Also noted from The Nunnery on 13/6 and
the last of the year at Burley Woodhead on 23/7.
Oligia fasciuncula (Middle-barred Minor)
The first of the year was trapped at Mannington Hall on 3/6 with further
records from The Nunnery on 13/6 and from the garden on 12/6, 19/6,
20/6 and the last of the year on 21/6.
Mesoligia furuncula (Cloaked Minor)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 19/7 with records
here on 12 dates until the last of the year on 16/8. Also noted from
Burley Woodhead, Dingle Marshes and Strumpshaw Fen.
Mesoligia literosa (Rosy Minor)
The first of the year was trapped at Knettishall Heath on 8/7 but
no more records then until 29/7 at Marsham Heath and also in the garden,
where recorded on 13 dates until the last of the year on 22/8. Also
noted at Dingle Marshes on 12/8.
Mesapamea secalis (Common Rustic)
Records of this and the next species may well have been misidentified
as each other. The first of the year was trapped in the garden on
30/6 where recorded on 37 dates until 27/8. Also noted at Rawdon,
Fenham-le-Moor, Marsham Heath and Dingle Marshes
Mesapamea didyma (Lesser Common Rustic)
This species and the previous may have been misidentified as each
other - moths recorded as Lesser were very dark with contrasting white
stigma. The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 7/7 with
records from here on 33 dates until 26/8. Further records were from
Hinderclay, Fenham-le-Moor and Marsham Heath. The last of the year
was one identified on Braemar toilet block on 1/9 although whether
outward appearance of the two species is the same in the highlands
is not known.
Chordotes pygmina (Small Wainscot)
Several were trapped at Lopham Fen on 24/8.
Chordotes brevilinea (Fenn's Wainscot)
My first record of this scarce species was from Dingle Marshes on
12/8.
Eremobia ochroleuca (Dusky Sallow)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 28/7 with records
here on nine dates until 15/8. The species was also noted on flowers
during the day (including Viper's Bugloss) at the Nunnery Lakes on
1/8, Barnhamcross Common on 2/8 and at Thetford Heath on 3/8 with
a further record from Dingle Marshes on 12/8.
Luperina testacea (Flounced Rustic)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 16/8 with records
here on 27 dates until the last on 20/9. Also recorded from The Nunnery,
Lopham Fen and Surlingham Church Marsh.
Amphipoea fucosa (Saltern Ear)
One was trapped at Dingle Marshes on 12/8 and confirmed later apparently.
Amphipoea oculea (Ear Moth)
My first ever records of this species were trapped in the garden on
11/8, 13/8 and 25/8. Identified on habitat and general appearance
but not checked by dissection.
Hydraecia micacea (Rosy Rustic)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 3/8 with records
here on 27 dates until the last on 19/10. Also recorded from Lopham
Fen and Surlingham Church Marsh.
Gortyna flavago (Frosted Orange)
Apart from the first of the year which was trapped at Lopham Fen on
24/8, only recorded from the garden where trapped on ten dates between
5/9 and 24/9.
Celaena haworthii (Haworth's Minor)
My first record of this species was from Surlingham Church Marsh on
26/8, an excellent record of a very local species in Norfolk.
Celaena leucostigma (The Crescent)
Recorded from Strumpshaw Fen on 14/8, Lopham Fen on 24/8 and Surlingham
Church Marsh on 26/8.
Nonagria typhae (Bulrush Wainscot)
My first for the garden was trapped on 26/8 with further records from
Surlingham Church Marsh, also on 26/8 and again in the garden (possibly
the same?) on 28/8.
Archanara geminipuncta (Twin-spotted Wainscot)
The only record was from Surlingham Church Marsh on 26/8.
Rhizedra lutosa (Large Wainscot)
Singles were trapped in the garden on 22/9 and 7/10.
Arenostola phragmitidis (Fen Wainscot)
My first ever record of this species was trapped in the garden on
11/8 and it was also recorded from Dingle Marshes on 12/8 and Strumpshaw
Fen on 14/8.
Charanyca trigrammica (Treble Lines)
Only recorded in the garden where a total of 12 were trapped between
18/5 and 17/6 with a peak of four on 3/6.
Hoplodrina alsines (The Uncertain)
As usual, it is likely that some The Uncertain / The Rustic were misidentified.
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 27/6 with records
here on 36 dates until the last on 18/8. Also noted at Knettishall
Heath, Hinderclay, The Nunnery and Marsham Heath.
Hoplodrina blanda (The Rustic)
As usual, it is likely that some The Uncertain / The Rustic were misidentified.
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 19/6 with records
here on 39 dates until the last on 27/8. Also noted at Knettishall
Heath, Hinderclay, The Nunnery, Fenham-le-Moor and Dingle Marshes.
Hoplodrina ambigua (Vine's Rustic)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 3/6 with records
here on 31 dates - there were two broods, on the wing 3/6 to 28/6
and 21/8 (possibly earlier - I may have overlooked some) to 28/9.
The only other records were from The Nunnery and Lopham Fen.
Caradrina morpheus (Mottled Rustic)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 31/5 with records
from here on 43 dates until the last on 3/8. Counts of up to seven
per night were recorded only until 19/6. Also noted from The Nunnery,
Whitlingham and Fenham-le-Moor.
Paradrina clavipalpis (Pale Mottled Willow)
Notably, this species was only recorded from the garden where it was
trapped on 36 dates in presumably two broods, from 27/4 to 19/7 and
again from 10/8 to 15/10.
Elaphria venustula (Rosy Marbled)
My first record of this species was from Knettishall Heath on 8/7.
Helicoverpa armigera (Scarce Bordered Straw)
My first two records of this scarce migrant species were of singles
trapped in the garden on 17/9 and 28/9. Neither looked like the plate
in Skinner, but closer to the example shown in Brooks.
Protodeltote pygarga (Marbled White Spot)
This species was netted at Horsford Woods and also trapped at Knettishall
Heath, both on 8/7. My first for the garden was then trapped on 19/7.
Deltote uncula (Silver Hook)
My first record of this species was of several netted at dusk and
at light at Mannington Hall on 3/6.
Earias clorana (Cream-bordered Green Pea)
One was trapped at The Nunnery on 13/6 and, bizarrely, one was found
in the house at Stoke Holy Cross on 20/6.
Bena bicolorana (Scarce Silver-lines)
My first record of this species was one trapped in the garden on 11/8.
Pseudoips prasinana (Green Silver-lines)
The first of the year was trapped at Mannington Hall on 3/6 with further
records from The Nunnery on 13/6 and my first garden records were
on 18/6, 20/6, 3/7 and 8/7.
Colocasia coryli (Nut-tree Tussock)
Singles were trapped at Handley Farm on 22/5 and 25/5. One was trapped
in the garden on 31/7.
Trichoplusia ni (The Ni Moth)
A rather rare migrant species, my first record was of one trapped
in the garden on 11/9 and later shown to other members of the Norfolk
Moth Group for confirmation.
Diachrysia chrysitis (Burnished Brass)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 6/6 where recorded
on 48 dates until the last on 28/9, possibly in two broods but not
clearly differentiable. Also noted at The Nunnery, Whitlingham, Knettishall,
Hinderclay, Fenham-le-Moor and Surlingham Church Marsh.
Polychrysia moneta (Golden Plusia)
My first records of this species were trapped in the garden on 9/7
and 20/7.
Plusia festucae (Gold Spot)
The only record was from Surlingham Church Marsh on 26/8.
Autographa gamma (Silver Y)
The first of the year was seen on Barnhamcross Common on 2/6 and the
last in the garden on 2/10. It seemed to be a generally fairly good
year for this species although there was a lull in late July, possibly
due to a gap in broods, but peak numbers in late August. In the garden
the species was trapped on 66 dates between 7/6 and 2/10. All counts
were recorded with an overall total of 233. Single figures counts
were the norm but there were peaks of 12 on 21/6 and six dates with
double figures counts in the second half of August, including the
peak of 20 on 19/8. Away from the garden, recorded very widely as
follows: Berney Marshes, Brettenham Heath, Barnhamcross Common, Castle
Marshes, Dingle Marshes, Fenham-le-Moor, Great Yarmouth, West Harling
Woods, Hickling, Horsford Woods, Lopham Fen, Nunnery Lakes, Rockland
Broad, Strumpshaw Fen, Surlingham Church Marsh, Thetford Warren (c200
on 16/8, c50 on 25/8, c100 on 31/8), Two Mile Bottom, Upton Fen and
Whitlingham CP.
Autographa pulchrina (Beautiful Golden Y)
The first of the year was trapped at Mannington Hall on 3/6 with further
records from the garden on 8/6, 26/6, 27/6 and 1/7, The Nunnery on
13/6, West Harling Woods on 15/6 and the last of the year at Knettishall
Heath on 8/7.
Autographa jota (Plain Golden Y)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 17/6 with records
here on 14 dates until 17/7. Also noted from Fenham-le-Moor (including
one with a complete "Y" mark on 25/7) and Rawdon.
Autographa bractea (Gold Spangle)
My first record of this excellent moth was one trapped at Burley Woodhead
on 23/7.
Abrostola triplasia (Dark Spectacle)
The only one was my first for the garden trapped on 23/9 (National
Moth Night).
Abrostola tripartita (The Spectacle)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 8/5 with records
here on 33 dates until the last on 18/8; if this represented two broods
then there was no clear division. Also noted from The Nunnery, Knettishall
Heath and Fenham-le-Moor.
Catocala nupta (Red Underwing)
The first were two trapped at Lopham Fen on 24/8 (although they appeared
at some time later than 2330). Also trapped in the garden on six dates
between 30/8 and 1/10.
Callistege mi (Mother Shipton)
Most records from Barnhamcross Common where noted on at least eight
dates between 8/5 and 8/6. Also noted at Two Mile Bottom on 6/6 and
Thetford Warren on 9/6.
Euclidia glyphica (Burnet Companion)
My belated first ever record of this species was on Barnhamcross Common
on 31/5 with further records here on 5/6, 7/6 and 8/6, along the track
from the Nunnery to the Bridge Pub on 2/6, Two Mile Bottom on 6/6
and West Harling Woods on 15/6.
Scoliopteryx libatrix (The Herald)
In the spring, singles were trapped in the garden on 25/4 and 29/4.
The first of the new brood was trapped in the garden on 19/7 with
another here on 7/8 and one at Marsham Heath on 29/7. Finally, one
was obviously disturbed from hibernation and seen on an outside door
at The Nunnery on 13/12.
Rivula sericealis (Straw Dot)
The first of the year was trapped at Mannington Hall on 3/6. My first
garden records on six dates between 5/6 and 29/8. Also noted at Strumpshaw
Fen on 14/8, Lopham Fen on 24/8 and Surlingham Church Marsh on 26/8.
Two broods were presumably recorded, from 3/6 to 24/6 and from 14/8
to 29/8.
Hypena proboscidalis (The Snout)
The first of the year was trapped at Mannington Hall on 3/6. Recorded
in the garden on 50 dates in two broods, from 14/6 to 29/7 and then
from 21/8 to 29/9. Also noted from The Nunnery, Poringland Woods,
Knettishall Heath, Fenham-le-Moor, Nunnery Lakes and Whitlingham.
Schrankia costaestrigalis (Pinion-streaked Snout)
Only recorded from Surlingham Church Marsh on 26/8.
Zanclognatha tarsipennalis (The Fan-foot)
The first of the year was trapped in the garden on 17/6 with records
from here on eight dates until 31/7. Also noted from Whitlingham Woods
on 1/7 and Knettishall Heath on 8/7.
Herminia grisealis (Small Fan-foot)
The first of the year was trapped at Mannington Hall on 3/6. My first
garden records were trapped on 2/7, 3/7 and 4/8. Also trapped at Knettishall
Heath on 8/7 and Rawdon on 27/7.
Macrochilo cribrumalis (Dotted Fan-foot)
The only record was from Mannington Hall on 3/6.
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