3.001 Orange Swift

Triodia sylvina

Flies from July to September and can be found in rough grassland and gardens. Males are more brightly coloured than females and are larger. This species overwinters twice as a larvae.

3.002 Common Swift

Korscheltellus lupulina

On the wing from May until July. Females are larger and duller than males. Markings on males are variable. Its larvae feed on grasses and herbaceous plants

28.022 Hedge Beauty

Syn. = Common Tubic

Alabonia geoffrella

This is a colourful day-flying woodland species often seen in May and June on bramble during sunny mornings. Its larvae feed on rotten tree bark.

Coleophora Case-bearer

Coleophora agg.

Species in the genus Coleophoridae are usually difficult to separate because they bear a similar appearance to each other. Most members in the genus have larvae that initially feed on seeds, flowers and leaves. When the larvae get larger they construct distinctive silken cases often using plant material. Most have specific host plants; discarded larval cases are often found on affected plants.

40.004 White-headed Mompha

Syn. = Marbled Mompha

Mompha propinquella

Common woodland micro-moth that has raised scale-tufts. This species flies during nighttime from June until September and is sometimes attracted to light. Its caterpillars feed on various willowherbs. It has a wingspan of 12mm.

41.002 Common Masoner

Syn. = Dingy Dowd

Blastobasis adustella

Variable with light and dark forms. There is usually a 'X' marking when viewed from above which assists with identification. This species is found in a range of habitats including woodland, heaths and gardens from July to September.

49.343 Rusty Acorn Piercer

Syn. = Vagrant Piercer

Cydia amplana

An uncommon migrant first recorded in Devon in 1990. Adults are usually seen in Britain during August. Its caterpillars are believed to feed on acorns and nuts, including Hazel, Walnut, Sweet Chestnut and Beech.