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Lancashire Moth Recording
Report 2020
Justine Patton
Stephen Palmer
Butterfly Conservation
Registered in England 2206468
Registered Charity 254937
John Girdley
President Sir David Attenborough
Richard Walker
Head Office Manor Yard, East Lulworth,
Wareham, Dorset BH20 5QP
01929 400209
Kevin McCabe
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Recording Summary in Lancashire 2020
In a change to the way we normally do things around here, a one-off stand-alone moth report
has been produced for the first time. The restrictions brought about by the pandemic affected
butterfly recording more so than we have seen with moth recording and so considering the
amount of moth data that would need analysis if we were to wait another year to combine the
two, it would make for an onerous task to say the least.
Whilst on the theme of change, toward the end of 2020 we said farewell to the County Macro-
moth Recorder (CMR) for Vice County 60 (VC60), Pete Marsh, who for several years had
written the majority of the moth section of our annual Butterfly and Moth report. We would like
to thank Pete for his considerable contribution to BC and the Annual Report for the last seven
years.
Despite being plunged into lockdown for the best part of the year, recorders were as active as
ever. Many of the regulars in the County already collect data in their gardens throughout the
year, but this year brought a new wave of enthusiasts eager to experience what nature had to
offer on their own doorstep. Whilst garden moth recording took off, we saw a drop in field
records and daytime observations, with overnight trapping at more remote field sites really
taking a hit. However, a small number of people managed to get into the field when restrictions
were eased. Daily exercise was taken advantage of and records of those species regularly
encountered during daytime excursions were recorded, albeit in smaller numbers.
In 2020, the CMR’s of Lancashire received and verified no fewer than 68,873 records from
236 recorders, bringing the total number of records held in the County database to over 1.63
million. 140,166 individual moths of 887 species were recorded in VC59 (South Lancashire)
and 75,656 moths of 768 species were recorded in VC60 (West Lancashire). Four species
were new to Lancashire, all from VC59 and three new species were added to the respective
VC lists. This is a fantastic effort given the difficulties 2020 brought, so thank you for all of your
contributions.
With so many species to be found throughout the County, it is difficult to share them all and
then choose which ones are mentioned. So, a selective species account from across the
County of species not mentioned elsewhere in the report will be given month-by-month.
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Macro-moth Highlights
January
The mothing year kicked off with the usual suspects of Pale Brindled Beauty from Yealand
(01/01 - B Hancock - BH), Mottled Umber in Flixton (02/01 - K McCabe – KM), Early Moth in
Great Eccleston (24/01 – M Wilby - MW) and good numbers of Spring Usher (31) as per
usual from Millhouses (24/01 – P Marsh – PM). A couple of milder spells encouraged species
such as Satellite (21/01 – R Moyes - RM), Chestnut (22/01 – J Patton – JP) and Herald
(25/01 – R Banks – RB) out of hibernation before the end of the month.
February
What better way to start the month than opening a trap to find Oak Beauty (01/02 – J Girdley
– JG). The majority of the meagre pickings came from the South of the region in the form of
Dotted border (02/02 – S Roberts - SR) at Heaton Moor and an eager Common quaker in
Great Sankey (02/02 – A Riley - AR). Activity picked up a little in the north towards the end of
the month when March Moth (14/02 – BH) and Mottled Grey (25/02 – JP) turned up in the
Arnside and Silverdale AONB. The rest was much the same as the previous month.
March
The beginning of March brought milder conditions which heralded an explosion of Orthosia
spp. which dominated catches for the whole month. A limited number of Yellow horned were
seen, with records from Ainsdale on the 4th (RM) and on 24th in Silverdale (JP). Having a
narrow flight period means it can be easily missed as colder temperatures can dissuade folk
from turning the trap on. Grey Shoulder-knot is another that was encountered in small
numbers, but one turned up in a Rishton garden (04/03 – D Bickerton – DB). Double-striped
Pug at Anchorsholme (23/03 – S Eaves) and Brindled Pug in Heysham (24/03 – K Eaves –
KE) were the first pug moths of the year to make an appearance. Lead-coloured Drab is a
species with a close association with Populus tremula (Aspen) and very rarely wanders. It is
an unusual garden moth, but it comes to light annually in Flixton (16/03 – KM).
April
After another wet Winter, the weather was perhaps unseasonably warm and dry throughout
the month. Whilst traps invariably became busier, many were noting lower numbers than
would be expected for the time of year. With the seemingly favourable mothing conditions
came a flurry of early variety to those with urban or open country trap sites such V-pug in
Lancaster (10/04 – J Mason - JM), Bright-line Brown-eye (04/04 – MW), Early Thorn at
Halebank (02/04 – D Hunt) and a good record of Grey Birch at Lightfoot Green (10/04 – C &
S Palmer – C&SP). The illusive Mullein came to light in a Formby garden on 03/03 and 14/03
(T Davenport - TD). This is a species more frequently encountered as a larva feeding
gregariously on its namesake foodplant. Of the 21 records to come in of Shoulder Stripe, all
came from VC60, with over 80% from the Silverdale area alone. Toward the end of the month
Light Knot Grass came to light in Heysham (23/04 – KE) and a Puss Moth was found on the
wall of a property at Pilling (24/04 – P Ellis - PE). It is not unusual for Puss Moth to rest some
distance from a light source, highlighting the importance of a thorough search all around the
trap site.
May
The weather continued to be warm and dry during the day which brought out the day-fliers. A
small number of Speckled Yellow were observed during the day around its favoured
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Limestone habitat, with a particularly late one being seen at Gait Barrows (26/06 – L Renshaw)
and Brown Silver-line were being kicked up from amongst the Bracken in good numbers at
Birk Bank (20/05 – JG). Small Yellow Underwing was spotted during the day at Haslam Park
(07/05 – G Blackburn) and another at Fletcher Moss (22/05 – D Higginson-Tranter) . Only the
second larval record of one of our rarer Orthosias, Blossom Underwing, came from
Gaitbarrows (09/05 – JP), some 20 years after the first. The gregarious larval web was found
on Oak. Nights on the other hand can be clear and cold, so the traps can be disappointing for
the time of year. However, a couple of Marbled Coronet were recorded in Poulton-le-Fylde
(24/05 - B Dyson) and Carnforth (29/05 - M Jackson - MJ) and the superb Alder Kitten came
to gardens in the Preston area (08/05 – G Dixon and 25/05 – C&SP). Good numbers of
Chocolate-tip records came in from VC59 with the majority of records coming in throughout
the month.
June
A small number of Silver Hook were seen across the County, the first of which was observed
during a visit to Ainsdale (01/06 – J Morris). Obscure Wainscot is found in similar habitat and
numbers, so three records from Middleton Nature Reserve were notable (16/06, 23/06 and
30/06 – JM/PM). Some of the best counts of Double Dart in recent years came from the same
superb brownfield site with two double-figure counts. The rather local and unpredictable Grey
Scalloped Bar turned up in a number of garden traps including one in Briercliffe (01/06 – G
Turner - GT) and an upland trap site at Greenbank (PM) on the same day. A single record of
Archer’s Dart came in for VC60 from Fleetwood (23/06 – K Green), well away from its
Southerly stronghold of the dune systems of St Anne’s and Formby. Another Bilberry Pug
was netted whilst dusking at Docker Moor (24/06 – BH) along with a new County record of
Satyr Pug (see new for County records section). Marbled White Spot continued its steady
establishment within the county, proving that specialist species can also be winners in
response to change in climate. Individuals were recorded in Flixton (10/06 – KM), Chorlton
(12/06 – B Smart - BS), Woolton (16/06 – S McWilliam - SM) and Docker Moor (15/06 –
SP/MJ).
July
As we reached the height of Summer we were met with particularly cool, wet weather for much
of the month. But before it managed to take hold, moth-ers across the County headed out in
search of Clearwings. This family are admired for their mimicry of various Hymenopterans.
And just as they fool predators with their disguise, moth recorders find them equally difficult to
observe, so turn to the synthetic pheromones developed to survey them. Two records of Six-
belted Clearwing were the first in of the month (01/07 – P Brash) and only the second after
it’s discovery just last year. On the same day the last record of Red-tipped Clearwing came
from Ainsdale (P Kinsella). Reports of improved efficacy of the Lunar Hornet Moth
pheromone lure was supported by country-wide successes, with records coming in from
across Lancashire where suitable habitat occurs. Access to these lures will undoubtedly help
fill in the distribution gaps with such species. Finding new species within the Arnside and
Silverdale AONB is difficult as it is one of the best recorded corners of Lancashire, so hearing
of a record of Varied Cornet in Silverdale on 06/07 (J Stonehouse) was fantastic. As new
species are being added to the AONB’s stellar species list, others are on the verge of being
lost. Just four records of the ever-dwindling V-moth were reported within a stones throw from
one another, the last being from Yealand (09/07 – BH). Tawny Pinion from trapping at Formby
(02/07 – R Walker - RW) was an unusual record for the time of year and only a singleton of
Golden Plusia was trapped in a Preston garden (02/07 – R Boydell). No adults have been
reported from VC60 since 2018. Enviable garden records of Scarce Footman and Broad-
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barred White came from Rishton (24/07 and 25/07 – DB) and Canary-shouldered Thorn in
Flixton (24/07 - KM) and September Thorn at Brockhall Village (24/07 – J Jones) signalled
the beginning of the end of Summer.
August
Manchester Treble-bar turned up in a trap at Tarnbrook (03/08 – R Foster) and a few
individuals were seen by day around Burn Moor where Grey Mountain Carpet was also
picked up (08/08 – T Whitaker). Dusky Sallow was found during the day nectaring on
Knapweed at the side of the road near Roeburndale (09/08 – N Garnham). This is the first
record for VC60 in 20 years. Red Carpet gracing a trap left overnight at Greenbank (11/08 –
PM) rounded off the upland specialists nicely. The AONB was once again turning up the goods
with Beautiful Carpet in Warton (09/08 – P Stevens) and the first Small Purple-barred for
quite some time (09/08 – T Mather). Second generation Small Elephant Hawk-moths are
becoming more frequent in the north with one coming to light in Heysham (07/08 – KE).
Double Dart turned up again in Torrisholme (11/08 – A Draper) suggesting this too was part
of an unusual second generation. Top garden records were again coming from Rishton with
Poplar Kitten and Dingy Shell (06/08 and 07/08 – DB), then not one, but two Scarce Silver-
lines were caught on 06/08 and 10/08 at Woolton (SM), followed by Brindled Green at
Lightfoot Green (14/08 and 26/08 – C&SP).
September
As Autumn began to creep in, species richness waned. However, species such as Mouse
Moth, Portland Moth and White-line Dart were still coming in from many coastal sites (02//09
– PE, 06/09 – K Hillier and 08/09 – RW). The Dagger moths are a tricky pair, especially as
dissection is required in order to separate them. Whilst the adults look identical, their larvae
are distinctively different, so when a Dark Dagger larva was seen along the cycle path to
Conder Green (07/09 – J Woodward), there was no doubting which it was. Orange Sallow is
an irregular visitor to traps throughout the County but can turn up wherever Limes (Tilia spp.)
are found, especially in suburban areas as it is a popular choice for planting around housing.
Records came from Park Road, Manchester (10/09 – P Pemberton) and Lightfoot Green
(15/09 – C&SP).
October
Merveille du Jour is the Autumnal favourite of many and can be found wherever mature Oaks
are plentiful. Singletons were recorded late into the month with the last coming from Hale on
the 22/10 (C Cockbain - CC). Large Wainscot, Feathered Ranunculus and Lunar
Underwing continued to show up (08/10, 11/10 and 17/10 – KE) for those that continued to
turn the trap on. The larva of Bleached Pug was found feeding on Goldenrod at Gait Barrows
during the day on 28/10 (BS) which was a positive find of this rare species as it can prove
difficult to locate at times. The single Flounced Chestnut that came to light at Gressingham
(14/10 – S Piner) constituted one of only two individuals to be seen in 2020. The end of the
month ended with reports of a Death’s-head Hawk-moth at Yealand Redmayne on 26/10
that was unfortunately expired upon discovery (I Higginson).
November
Juniper Carpet continued to do well where cultivated Juniperus spp. can be found and remain
eternally illusive in the vicinity of wild Juniper. An individual came to light on 14/11 at Heaton
Moor (SR), which was the latest of the year. Not a single December Moth was recorded in
December. Other cold-adapted species such as Northern Winter Moth and Scarce Umber
were encountered in limited numbers. Many of the species that fly later in the year are seldom
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recorded, not just because there are fewer of them, but because trapping effort virtually stops.
It is just as important for data to be collected for these species, particularly if we are to
understand the climate impact on phenology of those that eke out an existence at the
extremes.
December
The final month of the year provided limited records as traps have long been packed away
until the following Spring. Those that trapped only on the mildest of nights were rewarded for
their perseverance. The early emergence of Spring species such as Common Quaker is not
unusual when the weather is mild and so one was caught at Lightfoot Green (18/12 – C&SP)
and alongside singles of Mottled Umber and Winter Moth at Flixton (KM), these were the
final Macro-moths of the year to be recorded.
Micro-moths Highlights
January
The beginning of the year is always slow off the mark where micros are concerned. The only
Micro-moth to be recorded in VC60 was Tortricodes alternella (23/01 – BH). In the South of
the County things fared much better with a plethora of early stages such as Caloptilia
azaleella, Fomoria septembrella and Coptotriche marginea being found in the Chorlton
area (BS). The ever-present Epiphyas postvittana made numerous appearances in St
Helens (RB). A species being found indoors regularly is Mompha jurassicella, quickly taking
advantage of open windows and doors in Autumn to go into hibernation shortly after
emergence, then surfacing on mild days at a window as was the case in Flixton (30/01 – KM).
February
More species were turning up indoors than in the traps with another overwintering Momphid,
Mompha subbistrigella (08/02 – KM), the regulars Hofmannophila pseudospretella and
Endrosis sarcitrella in Chorlton (08/02 – BS) and another record the adventive Duponchelia
fovealis in Warton (08/02 – M Elsworth). The over-wintering larval cases of Coleophora
argentula on Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) at Crosby (26/02 – SM) and Coleophora laricella
on Larix decidua (Larch) at Chorlton golf course (27/02 – BS).
March
Mompha bradleyi is being found more frequently in VC60 since it was first recorded in 2015.
However, the majority of records are coming from Lightfoot Green, including one on 06/03
(C&S Palmer), suggesting its advances northward are quite slow. Even by early Spring, adult
Micro-moths are thin on the ground. However, looking for the early stages can be quite
productive if you know your plants. A trip to Middleton Nature Reserve on 06/03 (KM and
C&SP) produced the larvae of Apodia bifractella inside the seedheads of Pulicaria
dysenterica (Fleabane) and the larval exit holes of Glyphipterix simpliciella on Dactylis
glomerata (Cocksfoot). Similarly, in Chorlton, Manchester, a number of early stages were
recorded including a Phyllonorycter lantanella mine on Viburnum tinus (Viburnum) and the
larval exit hole Spuleria flaviciput on Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) (21/03 – BS). Toward
the end of the month a number of Diurnea fagella were on the wing.
5April
Agonopterix alstromeriana was found by torch light at Town Lane and was one of only three
sightings (04/04 – RM). Tineids are not as common as they once were, so a trio of Tinea
pellionella in St Helens on 05/04 (D Owen), T. bisselliella at Fulwood (16/06 – A Powell) and
T. trinotella on 24/04 at Flixton (KM) were most welcome. Daytime sightings across the
county of Cydia ulicetana flitting around Ulex europaeus (Gorse) was another sign that the
weather was finally getting warmer along with the scarcer Pancalia leuwenhoekella at Gait
Barrows (15/04 – JP). Psychoides filicivora was particularly early (05/04 G Jones -GJ),
Esperia sulphurella was a nice find during the day in a Morecambe garden toward the end
of the month (22/04 – C Clay) and Ocnerostoma friesei came to light in Southport (23/04 –
RM).
May
This is when the day-flying species really start to emerge and carrying a net becomes
essential. The wonderfully metallic Cauchas rufimitrella was spotted in Greater Knowley
(02/05 – L Poxon) and Adela reaumurella during the day at Billinge (14/05 – C Darbyshire -
CD). The Eriocraniids are on the wing particularly early in the year and can be found dancing
within narrow strips of sunlight around their larval foodplant, Betula spp. (Birch). The adults
are seldom encountered and are tricky to differentiate, but the distinctive blotches made by
the larvae in the leaves are an easier method of recording this group. A nice selection were
encountered across the County including Eriocrania cicatricella in Rochdale (02/05 – BS),
E. unimaculella at Birk Bank (20/05 – JG), E. sparrmannella at Grize Dale (26/05 – C&SP),
plus Dyseriocrania subpurpurella and Eriocrania salopiella at Flixton (07/05 and 16/05 –
KM). An adult Coleophora discordella came to light on 25/05 at Formby (RW). An interesting
record of the local Clavigesta purdeyi came from a garden in Briercliffe (25/05 – G Turner)
and the only Phyllonorycter klemannella at Flixton (31/05 – KM).
June
The first of only two records of Parapoynyx stratiotata (Ringed China-mark), a scarce
species in Lancashire, was observed during the day at the Estuary Commerce Park, Speke
on 09/06 (SM). Then Nymphula nitidulata (Beautiful China Mark) was caught on 17/06 in
Lancaster (JM) and Great Eccleston (MW). A burst of Yponomeuta rorrella records came in,
mostly of fresh, well-marked adults, the first being a larval web photographed at Rimrose
Valley Country Park on 13/06 (SM). A couple of the rather local Rhyacionia buoliana were
recorded on the 15/06 and 23/06 in a Southport garden (RM) and Rhyacionia pinivorana
from Formby (19/06 – JG), Briercliffe (22/06 – GT) and Altcar MOD (25/06 – RW & TD). A
single record of the sand dune specialist Anerastia lotella came from Formby on 23/06 (JG).
Finding Cydalima perspectalis (Box Tree Moth) at Barton Grange Garden Centre (20/06 – A
Baines) may not be welcome news if there are any Buxus spp.(Box) in stock. This large
Crambid is an accidental introduction to the UK, originating from south-east Asia, the larvae
of which can completely defoliate plants. It is becoming apparent that the Wray area is a
hotspot for Hedya ochroleucana as it turned up twice on 21/06 and 25/06 (GJ). Adela
croessella was netted during a daytime visit to Gait Barrows on 23/06 (S Garland - SG),
making this the first modern day record (1st recorded in 1886 nr Preston). It shows that exciting
finds are still to be made even at well-recorded sites. Schreckensteinia festaliella is perhaps
one of the more unusual Micro-moths, not only because it is so infrequently encountered
despite the foodplant being Rubus fruticosus spp. (Blackberry), but because of its distinctive
resting posture, where the hindlegs point up above the head at an angle. Just the one came
to light at Flixton (24/06 – KM).
6July
This was a notably quiet month for the height of Summer which was no doubt influenced by
the persistent heavy rain and cooler daytime temperatures than had gone before. Ephestia
elutella was a notable record to kick the month off. It came to light in Southlands and is the
first report since 2013 (01/07 - JG) Superb records continued to come in from Flixton, where
the locally distributed and rather nondescript Morophaga choragella turned up on 04/07
(KM). Care should be taken to differentiate it from similar Tineids, however, its larger size
makes it distinguishable. Three Aroga velocella from Freshfield Dune Heath were collected
from a visit on 12/07 (JG). Dissection confirmed these as the first at this site for a decade.
Orthotelia sparganella from the central marsh at Middleton Nature Reserve (07/07 – PM)
was a new species for the site but has been recorded at the nearby Heysham NR in the past
and Acrobasis marmorea was a welcome visitor to light in Silverdale 27/07 (JP), the first in
the area for five years. Large numbers of Oidaematophorus lithodactyla were recorded at
Dobcroft Nature Reserve on 16/07 and 31/07 (C&SP and J Foran) and one record at Rixton
claypits on 09/07 (BS). The rather impressive Gelechiid Brachmia blandella was a new
species to a trap in Hale (29/07 – CC).
August
The weather finally turned a corner at the start of the new month and an excellent record of
Choreutis pariana came in from a photograph taken in the field at Marshside, Southport on
31/08 (R Hill). The second Parapoynyx stratiotata came to light in a garden in Bolton-le-
sands on 12/08 (SG). The close proximity of Lancaster Canal suggests this is the likely origin.
Stenolechia gemmella is a distinctive, but thinly distributed Gelechiid with low single figures
recorded almost annually. Singles came to light at Rishton (12/08 – DB) and Lightfoot Green
(14/08 – C&SP). Two Phycitodes maritima at Lightfoot green were also notable. A second
County record of the Nationally Scarce species Endothenia ustulana was found during the
day in a Silverdale garden at rest on vegetation above a cultivated variety of Ajuga (Bugle),
the larval foodplant (13/08 – JP). A small number of Blastobasis rebeli were reported from
Southport, the last being on 05/08 and 07/08 (RM) and Ptycholomoides aeriferana continues
to make slow but steady progress establishing itself within the County since arriving at the turn
of the Millennium. One individual came to light in Chorlton on 11/08 (BS). Fewer Agriphila
selasella were seen, perhaps as a result of fewer forays to coastal locations. The highest
count of six came from a visit to Potts Corner, Middleton on 17/08 (SP). More Cochylidia
implicitana were recorded in 2020 than the whole of the last decade, all originating in Hale,
Liverpool (CC) where it was seen throughout the main flight period, but most were from
August. A number of the rather distinctive and beautiful Calybites phasianipennella were
also taken in the same garden.
September
The distinctive leaf-mines of Euspilapteryx auroguttella were seen at Rixton Claypits on
02/09 (BS). The larvae create a two-stage mine on Hypericum spp. (St. John’s Wort) which
can be numerous in some areas. The larval case of Coleophora fuscocuprella was found
on Corylus avellena (Hazel) at Warton Crag on 16/09 (JP), only the second sighting of this
Nationally Scarce species away from Gait Barrows. Cochylidia rupicola is a very local
species whose larvae feed on the flowers and seeds of Eupatorium cannabinum (Hemp
Agrimony). A single adult came to light in Hale on 03/09 (CC) and is the first record in 12
years. A single Achroia grisella turned up at Ainsdale (15/09 – RM and C Daly) and the fourth
modern-day record of Loxostege sticticalis at Freshfield Dune Heath on the same night (RW
7and TD). The distinctive mine of Stigmella myrtillella was recorded on Vaccinium myrtillus
(Bilberry) at both Cragg Wood, Littledale (04/09 – BS) and Beacon Fell (27/09 – C&SP).
October
The number of species coming to the light traps began to dwindle. The majority of records
submitted from hereon were mostly of the early life-history stages. A good number of the local
Exapate congelatella records came in from across the County, some of the first being at
Greenbank (19/10 – PM and J Roberts) and Great Eccleston (20/10 – MW). A couple of late
Tinea semifulvella came to light in Flixton (05/10 – KM). A visit to Middleton Nature Reserve
on 07/10 produced the beautifully constructed larval cases of Coleophora discordella, C.
lineolea and C. lusciniaepennella to name just a selection (BS and SP). Phyllonorycter
emberizaepenella feeding signs can be found on Lonerica spp. (Honeysuckle), mostly in
VC59. A small number of mines were observed around Flixton (13/10 – KM) and Chorlton
(13/10 – BS). Like other Parornix spp. the adult of Parornix finimitella cannot be identified
without examination of the genitalia structure. The mine is also difficult to differentiate from
that of Deltaornix torquillella and so examination of the larva is essential. A number of mines
were positively identified as larvae were present on Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn) on 11/10 at
Dalton, VC59 (CD).
November
Diurnea lipsiella is perhaps our latest day-flying Micro-moth species. The females have
vestigial wings only and so the males can be found on sunny Autumnal days searching
between the Oaks for a female. One male was seen at Warton Crag, one of its strongholds,
on 04/11 (JP) and was the first in four years. Ectoedemia argyropeza mines were seen at
Chorlton Water Park (09/11 – BS). Larvae first mine the petiole of Populus tremula (Aspen)
then later move to the leaf creating a green island and can be numerous on some trees. A
selection of Tortricids such as Acleris sparsana, A. variegana and A. comariana were still
frequently coming to light traps throughout the County, but Acleris hyemana was the best of
the bunch at Briercliffe (09/11 – GT). Blastobasis lacticolella was also on the wing until late
in the season, turning up in many traps until the end of the month.
December
A respectable 18 species were recorded in December, many of which were multivoltine
generalists, hibernating adults becoming active on milder days and early stages observed on
evergreen or low-growing vegetation. The mines of Phyllonorycter leucographella and
Stigmella aurella were observed at Greenbank Park, Liverpool (07/12 – SM). For such
ubiquitous species, surprisingly few recorders make a note of their mines. Second generation
Aspilapteryx tringipennella larvae were found overwintering in their mines on Plantago
lanceolata (Ribwort Plantain) at Hardy Farm, Chorlton (17/12 – BS). The vacated mines of
Psychoides filicivora, Stigmella hybnerella and Stigmella floslactella were observed at
Sharoe Brook, Preston (17/12 – C&SP) and were some of the last records of the year.
J. Patton
8Migrant Moths in Lancashire 2020
In good weather conditions, during a so called “Spanish Plume”, when warm winds arrive from
the south and south-east, a variety of continental moths can arrive on these shores. Most will
be seen on the South coast but if conditions prevail for a few days, the migrants can trickle as
far as Lancashire. 2020 was perhaps a slightly below average year but the sight of Death’s-
head Hawk moth would surely get any moth enthusiast’s blood flowing!
18.001 Diamond-backed Moth Plutella xylostella (Linnaeus, 1758)
There were a total of 396 records of 907 moths which was slightly down on the 469 records
last year! The first record was on 31/1/2020, Great Sankey, Joy Mitchell-Lisle (JM-L),(x1), with
most arriving after 8/4/2020. Peak count was 37 at Hale, Carol Cockbain (CC), 25/6/2020.
The final record was from Longton, John Girdley (JG), 26/11/2020, (x1)
63.031 Rusty Dot Pearl Udea ferrugalis (Hübner, 1796)
There were 29 records of 32 moths this was down on last years’ 71 records.
The 1st record was on 24/2/2020, Heysham, Kevin Eaves (KE), (x1), the last record was on
25/11/2020, Heaton Moor, Steve Roberts (SR), (x1).
63.048 Palpita vitrealis (Rossi, 1794)
There were 6 records, all of singletons. First was 26/7/2020, Woolton, Steve McWilliam (SMc)
(x1) and the last 30/10/2020, Manchester, Phil Pemberton (PP) (x1). This was the best year
on record with only 20 Lancashire records in total, the first being in 2001.
63.052 Rush Veneer Nomophila noctuella (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
There were just 3 records of 3 moths, marking a very poor year for this species which is
normally quite regular. There were 12 records in 2019 by comparison. The 1st record was on
30/8/2020, Longton, John Girdley (JG), (x1), the last record was on 8/10/2020, St. Helens, D.
Owen (DO), (x1).
69.004 Convolvulus Hawk-moth Agrius convolvuli (Linnaeus, 1758)
There were three Lancashire records in 2020, all singletons, an average year. First was
6/8/2020, Fleetwood, Ken Green (KG) and the last on 21/9/2020, Silverdale, Jim Stonehouse
(JS).
69.005 Death’s-head Hawk-moth Acherontia atropos (Linnaeus, 1758)
There was a record on Twitter, which thankfully, was passed on to us. (Please submit records
in the normal way!), 26/10/2020, Yealand Redmayne, Ian Higginson (IH). This was the first in
the county since 2 in 2017.
69.010 Hummingbird Hawk-moth Macroglossum stellatarum (Linnaeus, 1758)
There were 52 records all of singletons, up on the 37 records last year. The 1st was on
7/6/2020, Longton, Roy Boydell (RB), the last was on 23/9/2020, Ball o’Ditton, Clive Martindale
(CM)
69.014 Bedstraw Hawk-moth Hyles gallii (Rottemburg, 1775)
There were 2 Lancashire records in 2020, both singletons, the first in the County since 2014.
Both occurred on the same day, 12/8/2020, Flixton, Kevin McCabe (KMc) and Heysham, (KE).
969.015 Striped Hawk-moth Hyles livornica (Esper, 1804)
Just one record from Formby National Trust, 23/7/2020, (RW & TD), (x1). This was the first
Lancashire record since 2006.
70.038 Vestal Rhodometra sacraria (Linnaeus, 1767)
There were 5 records, all singletons in 2020. An average year for this species. First were at
Hale, (CC) and Gressingham, Stuart Piner (SP), both on 7/8/2020. the last was 18/9/2020,
Silverdale, (JP).
70.047 Gem Nycterosea obstipata (Fabricius, 1794)
There have been no records of this species since 2017. Prior to this, 2-3 a year was about
average.
72.073 Small Marbled Eublemma parva (Hübner, [1808])
There were no records this year following this species best ever year in 2019, when there
were, 6 records.
73.003 Ni moth Trichoplusia ni (Hübner, 1803)
There were no records of this species following the last good year in 2017
73.015 Silver Y Autographa gamma (Linnaeus, 1758)
It is difficult to separate primary migrants from further ongoing generations of this species.
However early records, very late records and inexplicably large counts likely refer to migrants.
There were 1368 records of 3935 moths. First was, 11/4/2020, Hesketh Bank, Rob Yates
(RY), (x1) and the last was 18/12/2020, Lightfoot Green, Steve Palmer (SMP), (x1). The
highest count was on 5/7/2020, Worsthorne, Graham Gavaghan (GG) (x 102!)
73.074 Bordered Straw Heliothis peltigera (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
There were 2 records of singletons, possibly of the same moth, 6/8/2020 and 8/8/2020,
Tarnbrook, Rob Foster (RF). Quite a poor year, though the first since 2017, of what is quite a
sporadic moth.
73.076 Scarce Bordered Straw Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner, 1808)
Just 1 record of what is normally a more common moth than Bordered Straw. 2/7/2020, Hale
(CC).
73.087 Small Mottled Willow Spodoptera exigua (Hübner, 1808)
There were no records of this species following good years in 2017 and 2019.
73.295 Delicate Mythimna vitellina (Hübner, 1808)
There was just one record, 26/8/2020, Longton, (RB). This remains a rare migrant in
Lancashire, with just 21 records to date.
73.304 The Cosmopolitan Mythimna loreyi (Duponchel, 1827)
A record from Wray, 9/11/2020, Gary Jones was the second ever in Lancashire following the
first in 2008.
73.307 Pearly Underwing Peridroma saucia (Hübner, 1808)
10A below average year with just 2 records. 27/8/2020, Hale, (CC), (x1) and 18/9/2020, MOD
Altcar, Richard Walker (RW) and Trevor Davenport (TD).
73.327 Dark Sword-grass Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel, 1766)
There were 88 records of 99 moths. This is slightly up on last years’ 52 records. First was
2/4/2020, Silverdale, Justine Patton (JP), (x1), the last was 17/11/2020, Formby, (RW), (x1).
Largest count was at Formby National Trust, 28/8/2020, (RW & TD), (x5)
J. Girdley
Lancashire’s Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) Priority
Species Update
Below is an update on the BAP species that occur in Lancashire, detailing recent monitoring
efforts and plans for the coming year. Action plans are set out for those species (or habitats)
that are most threatened with the aim of aiding recovery.
50.001 Goat Moth Cossus cossus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Fourteen adults were observed between the 25th May and 20th of August 2020, all but one
coming to MV light. In thirteen cases they either lay on the sheet under a suspended light or
more often within about four meters of the light. This latter point has become a frequent
observation over a number of years and care should be exercised when walking around the
sheet. Records were from seven different sites, Ainsdale one, Freshfield Dune Heath two and
Formby National Trust four. 2020 counts as a success for Goat Moth records.
54.002 The Forester Adscita statices (Linnaeus, 1758)
The public lockdown has stopped the usual crop of Forester records. A total of eight adults
were recorded at Ainsdale between the 11th and 24th of August at the moths main site. The
food plant, Sheep’s Sorrel, is plentiful and this small colony looks stable, unlike four areas
near Formby which have been overgrown with coarse grasses and bramble. Despite regular
checks no larvae or adults have been seen as follows Lankhill Field, since 2013, Asparagus
Field since 2012, Ainsdale Dune Heath since 2008 and Massem Slack since 1982. But two
reports in 2019 showed adults seen about three hundred meters South from the main Ainsdale
site and in 2020 a new site was found within the Montegue triangle.
54.003 Cistus Forester Adscita geryon (Hübner, [1813])
Just low single figures have been noted in recent years which are mainly being picked up
during butterfly transects withing their extremely restricted range on the South-facing rocky
outcrops of Warton Crag. The hot Summer of 2018 decimated the larval foodplant
Helianthemum nummularium (Rock rose) which likely had a negative impact. The last records
came in 2019 of just two individuals. Pheromone surveys have been recommended to fully
assess the population
1163.024 Anania funebris (Ström, 1768)
There were just two records of seven moths in 2020. This is considerably down on the thirteen
records in 2019 though Covid restrictions could have been a factor. Surveys are being planned
for 2021 and 2022 throughout the Morecambe Bay area. Goldenrod plants were planted out
at Myers Allotment in Autumn 2020 and there are plans for more in 2021.
09/05/2020 - Gaitbarrows NNR, (x2)
20/5/2020 - Warton Crag, (x5)
70.088 Netted Carpet Eustroma reticulata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Numbers of this moth at its only known Lancashire site continue to drop and metapopulations
are being lost. Only 12 individuals were recorded in 2020 and the annual caterpillar count was
cancelled due to Covid restrictions. In an attempt to improve the habitat for the larval foodplant,
Impatients noli-tangere Touch-me-not-balsam, volunteers are trailing new management
methods in an attempt to increase plant abundance and to create new patches of the plant.
73.132 Sandhill Rustic Luperina nickerlii (Freyer, 1845)
Due to lockdown no visits to the Green Beach at Ainsdale were permitted, so no records during
2020 were sent in. The development of new primary sand dunes with Sand Couch growing in
abundance suggest the moth will hold its own. The previous records, a single at each site,
both in August 2019 were made by a torch light search on the outer sand dunes at Cabin Hill
NNR and MOD Altcar.
70.201 Barred Tooth-striped Trichopterix polycommata ([Denis &Schiffermüller], 1775)
In the last few years our understanding of this species has grown immensely. Targeted
pheromone and larval surveys around the Morecambe Bay limestone stronghold between
2017 to 2019 have produced exciting results. The first larva was found on Ash at Warton Crag
in 2018 and at multiple other sites throughout its range since. More pheromone surveys are
being planned. As part of the new Green Recovery project, Wild privet Ligustrum vulgare is to
be grown and planted out to support this species as an alternative to Ash as Hymenoscyphus
fraxineus takes hold.
70.250 Belted Beauty Lycia zonaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Over the last few years counts have been very variable on the saltmarsh south of Potts Corner,
its single remaining site in England and Wales. The Annual organised daytime count (involving
an average of c25 participants per year) over the last few years produced the following
maximum adult counts:
2015 – 30 on 11th April (an individual count a week later produced 93 moths)
2016 – 20 on 17th April
2017 – 366 on 16th April
2018 – 90 on 22nd April
2019 – 86 on 15th April
No surveys were possible in 2020 due to Covid restrictions. If a count becomes possible in
April 2021 details will be advertised nearer the time.
73.146 Least minor Photedes captiuncula (Treitschke, 1825)
Numbers of this predominantly diurnal and relatively unknown species have been extremely
low in recent years. It’s small size and rapid flight make it difficult to locate. An organised
survey at Warton Crag in 2020 proved unsuccessful. As such, there have been no records
from its favoured open limestone sites since 2018, however, there have been limited records
12from just over the Cumbrian border at Hutton Roof. Further surveys at sites where the larval
foodplant Glaucous sedge Carex flacca is found are currently being devised.
J. Patton, R. Walker, S. Palmer, J. Girdley
New to Lancashire
35.003 Aproaerema larseniella (Gozmány, 1957)
Freshfield Dune Heath (SD299092) VC59, single adult on 12th July 2020 to MV light, Richard
Walker (genitalia det., male, Steve Palmer). Most northerly record on the west side of the
British Isles of this Lotus pedunculatus (Greater Bird’s-foot-trefoil) feeder.
45.023 Crescent Plume Marasmarcha lunaedactyla (Haworth, 1811)
Redland Crescent, Chorlton (SJ815927) VC59, single adult on 24th June 2020 in 125w MV
Skinner trap, Ben Smart (confirmed by Steve Palmer, from photo). Most northerly record on
the west side of the British Isles of this Ononis spp. (Restharrow) feeder.
70.032 Birch Mocha Cyclophora albipunctata (Hufnagel, 1767)
Formby National Trust (SD277076) VC59, a single adult on 7th June 2020 in MV trap, Richard
Walker. An uncommon species outside its woodland and heathland habitats of southern and
south-eastern England and northern Scotland.
70.302 Small Emerald Hemistola chrysoprasaria (Esper, 1795)
Hawthorne Place, Clitheroe (SD742423) VC59, a single adult on 25th June 2020 at 125w MV
Robinson trap, Jack Morris (confirmed from photo, Richard Walker). Associated with Clematis
vitalba (Traveller’s-joy) and cultivated Clematis this is a species predominantly found in the
southern half of England but has (rarely) been recorded in Cumbria.
New to VC59
37.068 Coleophora adjunctella (Hodgkinson, 1882)
Southlands (SD493242) VC59, a single adult on 2nd June 2020 in 125MV Robinson trap, John
Girdley (genitalia det., male). A wanderer from its exclusively coastal saltmarsh habitat where
the larvae feed on Juncus gerardii (Saltmarsh Rush).
62.065 Ephestia woodiella (Richards & Thomson, 1932)
Formby, Lifeboat Road Car Park (SD274066) VC59, a single adult on 23rd June 2020 at 125w
MV light above a sheet, John Girdley (genitalia det., male). At about its northern limit in Britain,
this species has been seen once before in Lancashire, at RSPB Leighton Moss in 2010.
73.282 Hadena compta Varied Coronet ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
13Reigate Road, Flixton (SJ740938) VC59, a single adult on 25th June 2020 to MV light trap,
Kevin McCabe. There are two other records of this species in Lancashire, both from VC60, in
2015 and 2020. This is a species largely associated with Sweet William in gardens and has
been gradually extending its range northwards since the first record in Kent in 1948.
New to VC60
49.186 Endothenia gentianaeana (Hübner, [1799])
Middleton Industrial Estate (SD4159) VC60, ten larvae in seed-heads of Dipsacus fullonum
(Wild Teasel) on 19th October 2019, Steve and Carolyn Palmer, Mark and Jemma Young, bred
ex larvae, emerged 11th and 12th May 2020. Identity confirmed by dissection of one female,
SP. It seems very likely that this species is pushing northwards in Britain. It was first noted in
Lancashire in 2004 at Irlam, Manchester and there are now several scattered records across
lowland areas of VC59.
70.177 Satyr Pug Eupithecia satyrata (Hübner, [1813])
Docker Moor (SD57) VC60, three adults on 15th June 2020 in MV light trap Steve Palmer, Matt
Jackson, Pete Marsh and Jean Roberts. One genitalia det., female (SP). A common species
of heather moorland in parts of northern England and particularly in Scotland, it has been
searched for regularly in the past in VC60 with no success until 2020. Further sightings were
made at the same site throughout the rest of June. It appears to be a very local species in the
county, with historic records from a few lowland Mosses in VC59 and one more recent sighting
at Freshfield Dune Heath in 2004.
72.029 Scarlet Tiger Callimorpha dominula (Linnaeus, 1758)
Fishwick Local Nature Reserve, Preston (SD552289) VC60, a single adult seen and
photographed by day on 25th June 2020, Terry Blackburn, Steve Priestley. Spreading rapidly
northwards in England and Wales, this beautiful day-flying moth may become a regular in
riverside areas over the coming years.
S. Palmer
New 10km Square Records
SD20
4.008 Stigmella glutinosae Formby 07/06/2020 R. Walker
35.003 Aproaerema larseniella Formby 12/07/2020 R. Walker
62.065 Ephestia woodiella Formby 23/06/2020 J. Girdley
1463.099 Catoptria pinella Formby 07/06/2020 R. Walker
70.032 Birch Mocha Formby 07/06/2020 R. Walker
70.037 Clay Triple-lines Formby 25/06/2020 R. Walker
72.049 Orange Footman Formby 25/06/2020 R. Walker
73.200 Tawny Pinion Formby 02/07/2020 R. Walker
SD21
35.041 Bryotropha desertella Ainsdale 01/06/2020 J. Girdley
40.002 Mompha ochraceella Ainsdale 01/06/2020 J. Girdley
45.013 Stenoptilia bipunctidactyla Ainsdale 01/06/2020 R. Walker
49.297 Notocelia rosaecolana Ainsdale 01/06/2020 R. Walker
62.005 Achroia grisella Ainsdale 15/09/2020 Ron Moyes, C Daly
63.022 Anania crocealis Ainsdale 15/06/2020 Ron Moyes
70.146 Haworth's Pug Ainsdale 01/06/2020 R. Walker
SD30
16.015 Swammerdamia caesiella Freshfield 12/07/2020 J. Girdley
37.069 Coleophora caespititiella Freshfield 29/05/2020 J. Girdley
37.071 Coleophora glaucicolella Freshfield 29/05/2020 J. Girdley
49.083 Acleris ferrugana Freshfield 12/07/2020 J. Girdley
49.376 Pammene aurita Formby 12/06/2020 Mary Dean & Rod Hill
49.379 Pammene aurana Lunt Meadows 23/06/2020 Steve McWilliam
63.002 Loxostege sticticalis Freshfield 15/09/2020 R. Walker, J. Girdley
70.025 Lesser Cream Wave Formby 15/06/2020 Mary Dean & Rod Hill
72.010 Black Arches Formby 29/08/2020 Mary Dean & Rod Hill
SD31
12.026 Tineola bisselliella Southport 24/05/2020 Ron Moyes
15.003 Caloptilia populetorum Southport 11/08/2020 Ron Moyes
15.007 Caloptilia azaleella Southport 18/08/2020 Ron Moyes
19.002 Glyphipterix thrasonella Southport 31/05/2020 Ron Moyes
35.093 Mirificarma mulinella Southport 21/07/2020 Ron Moyes
35.148 Carpatolechia fugitivella Southport 07/06/2020 Ron Moyes
36.001 Batrachedra praeangusta Southport 21/07/2020 Ron Moyes
1538.038 Elachista rufocinerea Southport 19/05/2020 Ron Moyes
48.007 Choreutis pariana Birkdale Dunes 31/08/2020 Mary Dean & Rod Hill
49.133 Cochylis nana Southport 09/06/2020 Ron Moyes
52.003 Lunar Hornet Moth Ainsdale 06/07/2020 Peter Kinsella
62.012 Matilella fusca Southport 02/06/2020 Ron Moyes
63.046 Duponchelia fovealis Southport 07/08/2020 Ron Moyes
SD32
48.007 Choreutis pariana Marshside 17/09/2020 Ben Smart
SD33
72.069 Beautiful Hook-tip Normoss 16/07/2020 Mike Gosling
73.099 Vine’s Rustic Appleby Road, 11/09/2020 D. J. McGrath
Blackpool
SD34
3.003 Map-winged Swift Fleetwood 02/07/2020 Ken Green
28.012 Borkhausenia fuscescens Fleetwood 24/07/2020 Ken Green
49.059 Tortrix viridana Fleetwood 25/06/2020 Ken Green
49.078 Acleris aspersana Fleetwood 25/06/2020 Ken Green
49.254 Epinotia bilunana Thornton 07/06/2020 H. Phillips
49.279 Gypsonoma dealbana Fleetwood 12/07/2020 Ken Green
49.357 Grapholita funebrana Fleetwood 30/06/2020 Ken Green
62.058 Phycitodes binaevella Fleetwood 06/08/2020 Ken Green
63.067 Eudonia lacustrata Fleetwood 30/07/2020 Ken Green
69.017 Small Elephant Hawk-moth Fleetwood 26/06/2020 Ken Green
73.058 Mullein Fleetwood 16/06/2020 Ken Green
73.276 Campion Fleetwood 29/05/2020 Ken Green
SD35
72.084 Mother Shipton Heysham harbour 09/05/2020 Malcolm Downham
SD41
12.048 Psychoides filicivora Scutchers Acres 22/10/2020 John Watt
63.092 Agriphila selasella Martin Mere 31/07/2020 Ron Moyes
1673.238 Dark Brocade Langleys Farm, Nr 08/05/2020 Gary Clewley
Burscough
SD42
7.001 Nemophora degeerella Southlands 25/06/2020 John Girdley
37.068 Coleophora adjunctella Southlands 13/06/2020 John Girdley
49.283 Gypsonoma aceriana Southlands 02/06/2020 John Girdley
49.358 Grapholita tenebrosana Southlands 23/06/2020 John Girdley
50.002 Leopard Moth Longton 25/06/2020 Roy Boydell
52.013 Currant Clearwing Hesketh Bank 23/06/2020 Rob Yates
70.009 Satin Wave Southlands 20/05/2020 John Girdley
70.224 Scorched Wing Longton 31/05/2020 Roy Boydell
71.027 Chocolate-tip Hesketh Bank 25/04/2020 Rob Yates
73.026 Silver Hook Southlands 31/05/2020 John Girdley
SD43
37.007 Coleophora flavipennella Cottam 14/06/2020 Steve Palmer
39.001 Blastodacna hellerella Cottam 14/06/2020 Steve Palmer
49.043 Exapate congelatella Great Eccleston 20/10/2020 Maurice Wilby
49.281 Gypsonoma sociana Cottam 14/06/2020 Steve Palmer
49.345 Lathronympha strigana Cottam 14/06/2020 Steve Palmer
62.048 Euzophera pinguis Great Eccleston 31/07/2020 Maurice Wilby
63.005 Pyrausta despicata Great Eccleston 23/07/2020 Maurice Wilby
63.054 Cydalima perspectalis Cottam 30/07/2020 Sophie Bagshaw
63.060 Evergestis pallidata Great Eccleston 12/07/2020 Maurice Wilby
63.118 Beautiful China-mark Great Eccleston 17/06/2020 Maurice Wilby
71.006 Alder Kitten Great Eccleston 17/06/2020 Maurice Wilby
72.007 Beautiful Snout Great Eccleston 19/06/2020 Maurice Wilby
72.012 Brown-tail Great Eccleston 26/06/2020 Maurice Wilby
73.102 Brown Rustic Great Eccleston 15/06/2020 Maurice Wilby
SD45
19.001 Orthotelia sparganella Middleton NR 07/07/2020 Pete Marsh
49.022 Ptycholoma lecheana Middleton NR 04/06/2020 L. Renshaw, B. Crooks
52.003 Lunar Hornet Moth Middleton NR 07/07/2020 Pete Marsh
17SD46
37.102 Coleophora argentula Williamsons Park, 07/03/2020 Justine Patton
Lancaster
49.234 Notocelia trimaculana Endsleigh Grove 09/06/2020 Alan Draper
73.024 Marbled White Spot Bell Aire Park 26/06/2020 Kevin Eaves
73.161 Crescent Striped Bell Aire Park 09/07/2020 Kevin Eaves
SD47
20.005 Argyresthia trifasciata Silverdale 20/03/2020 Justine Patton
22.003 Prays ruficeps Silverdale 24/07/2020 Justine Patton
73.272 Glaucous Shears Silverdale 17/05/2020 Justine Patton
73.282 Varied Coronet Silverdale 06/07/2020 Jim Stonehouse
SD50
16.015 Swammerdamia caesiella Wigan 09/08/2020 Geoff Wynn
71.027 Chocolate-tip Billinge 20/08/2020 Christopher Darbyshire
73.280 Small Ranunculus Billinge 30/07/2020 Christopher Darbyshire
SD52
15.084 Phyllonorycter acerifoliella Cuerden Valley 17/08/2020 Steve Palmer
62.012 Matilella fusca Hoghton 28/05/2020 Graham Dixon
63.020 Anania perlucidalis Hoghton 01/06/2020 Graham Dixon
70.292 Grey Scalloped Bar Hoghton 31/05/2020 Graham Dixon
72.029 Scarlet Tiger Fishwick LNR 25/06/2020 Terry Blackburn
SD53
4.065 Trifurcula cryptella Dobcroft NR 22/07/2020 G. Blackburn, C & S.
Palmer.
28.014 Crassa unitella Dobcroft NR 31/07/2020 J. Foran, C & S Palmer
37.033 Coleophora trifolii Dobcroft NR 16/07/2020 Palmer, S M and C A
45.037 Oidaematophorus Dobcroft NR 16/07/2020 Palmer, S M and C A
lithodactyla
73.272 Glaucous Shears Lightfoot Green 09/05/2020 Palmer, S M and C A
18SD54
1.005 Micropterix calthella Grize Dale 26/05/2020 Palmer, S M and C A
2.004 Eriocrania sparrmannella Grize Dale 26/05/2020 Palmer, S M and C A
3.004 Gold Swift Beacon Fell CP 14/06/2020 Anthony Hunter
4.024 Stigmella magdalenae Beacon Fell CP 17/09/2020 Palmer, S M and C A
15.010 Caloptilia stigmatella Wyresdale Park 06/08/2020 Palmer, S M and C A
20.012 Argyresthia goedartella Wyresdale Park 06/08/2020 Palmer, S M and C A
28.024 Tachystola acroxantha Wyresdale Park 06/08/2020 Palmer, S M and C A
37.006 Coleophora gryphipennella Wyresdale Park 06/08/2020 Palmer, S M and C A
63.054 Cydalima perspectalis Bilsbarrow 20/06/2020 Ashley Baines
72.022 Muslin Moth Catterall 22/05/2020 Kate Hughes
SD55
52.003 Lunar Hornet Moth Quernmore 01/07/2020 Diane Townley
70.102 Striped Twin-spot Carpet Tarnbrook 16/05/2020 Rob Foster
73.061 Anomalous Tarnbrook 24/08/2020 Rob Foster
73.074 Bordered Straw Tarnbrook 06/08/2020 Rob Foster
73.335 Fen Square-spot Tarnbrook 11/07/2020 Rob Foster
SD56
4.003 Stigmella confusella Cragg wood 04/09/2020 Steve Palmer
4.008 Stigmella glutinosae Clougha 05/10/2020 Palmer, S M and C A
6.004 Heliozela resplendella Forgebank, Halton 14/07/2020 Justine Patton
21.001 Lyonetia clerkella Cragg wood 04/09/2020 Ben Smart
37.030 Coleophora binderella Cragg wood 04/09/2020 Steve Palmer
49.216 Ancylis mitterbacheriana Cragg wood 04/09/2020 Ben Smart
70.198 Seraphim Crook O' Lune 01/06/2020 Steve Graham
73.120 Dusky Sallow Roeburndale 09/08/2020 Garnham, Nicola
SD57
12.048 Psychoides filicivora Newcroft Warton 08/05/2020 Peter Stevens
17.002 Ypsolopha nemorella Lord’s Lot Wood 01/09/2020 Gary Jones
28.014 Crassa unitella Newcroft Warton 14/08/2020 Peter Stevens
1935.066 Monochroa tenebrella Docker Moor 16/06/2020 Palmer, S M & Jackson, M
37.066 Coleophora laricella Docker Moor 28/06/2020 John Girdley
40.011 Mompha langiella Tewitfield 25/05/2020 Justine Patton
63.122 Donacaula mucronella Newcroft Warton 16/06/2020 Peter Stevens
69.005 Death's-head Hawk-moth Yealand Redmayne 26/10/2020 Ian Higginson
70.041 July Belle Yealand Conyers 15/06/2020 Brian Hancock
70.177 Satyr Pug Docker Moor 15/06/2020 Palmer, S M & Jackson, M
72.046 Scarce Footman Newcroft Warton 26/08/2020 Peter Stevens
72.067 Small Purple-barred Yealand 09/08/2020 Tony Mather
SD60
49.028 Syndemis musculana Abram, Wigan 24/04/2020 Judith Smith
63.016 Anania fuscalis Abram, Wigan 13/06/2020 Judith Smith
70.227 Bordered Beauty Abram, Wigan 07/08/2020 Judith Smith
SD61
49.338 Cydia pomonella Horwich 08/08/2020 Jill Mills & Ken Haydock
70.063 Galium Carpet Horwich 31/07/2020 Jill Mills & Ken Haydock
SD63
45.010 Amblyptilia acanthadactyla Longridge 24/06/2020 Gavin Thomas
SD66
12.048 Psychoides filicivora Wray west 05/04/2020 Gary Jones
20.007 Argyresthia cupressella Wray west 12/06/2020 Gary Jones
35.141 Teleiodes vulgella Wray west 12/06/2020 Gary Jones
49.133 Cochylis nana Wray west 27/05/2020 Gary Jones
63.005 Pyrausta despicata High Tatham 24/07/2020 Pete Marsh
70.029 Blood-Vein Wray west 29/05/2020 Gary Jones
70.169 Angle-barred Pug Greenbank Keith 26/06/2020 Marsh, P and Roberts, J
70.179 Ling Pug Greenbank Keith 28/07/2020 Marsh, P and Roberts, J
73.193 Lunar Underwing Greenbank Keith 13/09/2020 Marsh, P and Roberts, J
73.304 Cosmopolitan Wray west 09/11/2020 Gary Jones
20SD71
52.013 Currant Clearwing Bradshaw Brow 20/06/2020 Russell Hedley
SD72
10.001 Tischeria ekebladella Rishton 25/06/2020 Dave Bickerton
19.014 Acrolepia autumnitella Rishton 24/04/2020 Dave Bickerton
22.003 Prays ruficeps Rishton 11/08/2020 Dave Bickerton
35.159 Exoteleia dodecella Rishton 06/07/2020 Dave Bickerton
35.160 Stenolechia gemmella Rishton 12/08/2020 Dave Bickerton
37.083 Coleophora saxicolella Rishton 31/07/2020 Dave Bickerton
49.016 Archips rosana Rishton 23/06/2020 Dave Bickerton
49.043 Exapate congelatella Rishton 09/11/2020 Dave Bickerton
49.128 Aethes rubigana Rishton 13/07/2020 Dave Bickerton
49.228 Epinotia sordidana Rishton 18/10/2020 Dave Bickerton
62.028 Dioryctria abietella Rishton 12/08/2020 Dave Bickerton
62.048 Euzophera pinguis Rishton 06/08/2020 Dave Bickerton
62.076 Hypsopygia glaucinalis Rishton 29/07/2020 Dave Bickerton
63.037 Udea olivalis Rishton 30/07/2020 Dave Bickerton
70.158 Juniper Pug Rishton 12/08/2020 Dave Bickerton
70.188 Bordered Pug Rishton 31/07/2020 Dave Bickerton
70.251 Oak Beauty Rishton 23/03/2020 Dave Bickerton
70.253 Spring Usher Rishton 22/01/2020 Dave Bickerton
72.046 Scarce Footman Rishton 24/07/2020 Dave Bickerton
73.101 Treble Lines Rishton 21/05/2020 Dave Bickerton
73.174 Tawny Marbled Minor Rishton 22/06/2020 Dave Bickerton
73.175 Rufous Minor Rishton 22/06/2020 Dave Bickerton
73.222 Dingy Shears Rishton 20/06/2020 Dave Bickerton
SD73
5.001 Opostega salaciella Brockhall Village 17/06/2020 Jane Jones
32.017 Agonopterix arenella Brockhall Village 07/05/2020 Jane Jones
49.025 Pandemis cerasana Brockhall Village 06/08/2020 Jane Jones
49.029 Lozotaenia forsterana Brockhall Village 13/06/2020 Jane Jones
2149.038 Clepsis consimilana Brockhall Village 26/06/2020 Jane Jones
49.127 Aethes cnicana Brockhall Village 13/06/2020 Jane Jones
49.254 Epinotia bilunana Brockhall Village 02/06/2020 Jane Jones
49.292 Notocelia cynosbatella Brockhall Village 29/05/2020 Jane Jones
49.297 Notocelia rosaecolana Brockhall Village 28/05/2020 Jane Jones
49.338 Cydia pomonella Brockhall Village 28/05/2020 Jane Jones
62.048 Euzophera pinguis Brockhall Village 19/06/2020 Jane Jones
63.037 Udea olivalis Brockhall Village 17/06/2020 Jane Jones
63.057 Evergestis forficalis Brockhall Village 24/06/2020 Jane Jones
63.114 Elophila nymphaeata Brockhall Village 13/06/2020 Jane Jones
70.029 Blood-Vein Brockhall Village 17/06/2020 Jane Jones
70.103 Water Carpet Brockhall Village 07/05/2020 Jane Jones
70.305 Common Emerald Brockhall Village 22/06/2020 Jane Jones
71.017 Swallow Prominent Brockhall Village 17/06/2020 Jane Jones
73.033 Figure of Eight Brockhall Village 04/10/2020 Jane Jones
SD74
12.016 Nemapogon cloacella Clitheroe 07/05/2020 Jack Morris
21.001 Lyonetia clerkella Clitheroe 23/06/2020 Jack Morris
45.004 Platyptilia gonodactyla Clitheroe 02/06/2020 Jack Morris
49.338 Cydia pomonella Clitheroe 25/06/2020 Jack Morris
49.342 Cydia fagiglandana Clitheroe 26/06/2020 Jack Morris
52.013 Currant Clearwing Clitheroe 02/06/2020 Jack Morris
70.092 Spinach Clitheroe 25/06/2020 Jack Morris
70.270 Engrailed Clitheroe 10/04/2020 Jack Morris
70.302 Small Emerald Clitheroe 25/06/2020 Jack Morris
72.007 Beautiful Snout Clitheroe 14/06/2020 Jack Morris
72.069 Beautiful Hook-tip Clitheroe 25/06/2020 Jack Morris
73.047 Coronet Clitheroe 02/06/2020 Jack Morris
73.155 Clouded Brindle Clitheroe 14/06/2020 Jack Morris
73.320 Heart and Club Clitheroe 26/06/2020 Jack Morris
22SD80
35.047 Bryotropha affinis Alkrington, 31/07/2020 Charles Farrell
Middleton
49.338 Cydia pomonella Alkrington, 14/06/2020 Charles Farrell
Middleton
70.200 Yellow-barred Brindle Alkrington, 20/05/2020 Charles Farrell
Middleton
70.274 Grey Birch Alkrington, 28/05/2020 Charles Farrell
Middleton
72.043 Buff Footman Alkrington, 07/08/2020 Charles Farrell
Middleton
72.069 Beautiful Hook-tip Alkrington, 24/05/2020 Charles Farrell
Middleton
73.109 Straw Underwing Alkrington, 17/07/2020 Charles Farrell
Middleton
SD81
2.005 Eriocrania salopiella Healey Dell, 06/06/2020 Ben Smart
Rochdale
2.006 Eriocrania cicatricella Healey Dell, 02/05/2020 Ben Smart
Rochdale
2.008 Eriocrania sangii Healey Dell, 02/05/2020 Ben Smart
Rochdale
4.015 Stigmella anomalella Rochdale 25/06/2020 Ben Smart
12.048 Psychoides filicivora Healey Dell, 18/01/2020 Ben Smart
Rochdale
37.015 Coleophora serratella Healey Dell, 02/05/2020 Ben Smart
Rochdale
38.025 Elachista atricomella Healey Dell, 07/11/2020 Ben Smart
Rochdale
38.039 Elachista maculicerusella Mandale Park, 25/04/2020 Ben Smart
Rochdale
70.121 Scallop Shell Whitworth 29/06/2020 Stephen Rush
72.007 Beautiful Snout Whitworth 14/06/2020 Stephen Rush
73.193 Lunar Underwing Whitworth 19/09/2020 Stephen Rush
73.341 Northern Rustic Whitworth 03/08/2020 Stephen Rush
SD82
73.069 Early Grey Rossendale 22/04/2020 Stephen Rush
73.242 Clouded Drab Rossendale 10/04/2020 Stephen Rush
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