Moths are a group of insects that includes all members of the order Lepidoptera that are not butterflies. They are an important part of the food chain providing a vital food source for birds and bats.
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Least Carpet Idaea rusticata
A tiny macro species with a wingspan of about 20mm that flies from June to August. Its larvae can be found on ivy the larval foodplant. This species belongs to the Geometridae, a large family of moths that includes Waves, Carpets, Pugs, Thorns and Emeralds. Most species have broad, rather triangular forewings and light slender bodies. The antennae are never club-shaped. A number of species have females that are unable to fly and need to walk to disperse their eggs.
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70.006
Dwarf Cream Wave Idaea fuscovenosa
Flies in June and July. The larval foodplant is unknown, but in captivity the caterpillars have fed on dandelions, knotgrass and bramble.
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70.012
Treble Brown Spot Idaea trigeminata
Flies in May until September in two generations. The larvae feed on various foodplants including Knotgrass and Ivy.
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70.029
Blood-vein Timandra comae
The Blood-vein is a common moth found in a range of habitats from May until September. Its foodplants include: Dock, Common Orache and Common Sorrel.
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70.036
Maiden's Blush Cyclophora punctaria
Inhabits oak woodland and is seen flying from April to September. Its larvae feed on oak leaves.
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70.045
Shaded Broad-bar Scotopteryx chenopodiata
A common moth found throughout the UK in July and August. Vetches and Clover are known larval foodplants. Wingspan up to 30mm.
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49.341
Marbled Piercer Cydia splendana
Common species found in woodland, heathland, scrub and other locations where the larval foodplants oak and sweet chestnut grow. The adults fly in July and August.
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49.343
Rusty Acorn Piercer Cydia amplana
A 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. Formerly known as 'Vagrant Piercer'.
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62.001
Bee Moth Aphomia sociella
A fairly common species that flies from May to August. Males are more brightly coloured and patterned than the females. The larvae feed on comb inside bee and wasp nests.
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62.029
Oak Knot-horn Phycita roborella
Woodland species that flies in July and August. Oak is the larval foodplant. Previously known as the 'Dotted Oak Knot-horn'.
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62.034
Beautiful Oak Knot-horn Acrobasis repandana
Woodland species that flies in July and August. Oak is the larval foodplant. Previously known as the 'Warted Knot-horn'.
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62.077
Rosy Tabby Endotricha flammealis
Found in gardens, heathland, woodland, grassland and scrub from June to August. There is sometimes a second brood during October if conditions are good. Its larvae feed on Greater Bird's-foot Trefoil.
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63.006
Mint Moth Pyrausta aurata
A tiny moth that flies during the day and night. It is often seen on Water Mint from May until August on sunny days. Also known as the 'Small Purple & Gold'.
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63.025
Small Magpie Anania hortulata
Flies in June and July. Larval foodplants include nettle, woundworts, horehounds, bindweeds.
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63.028
European Corn-borer Ostrinia nubilalis
A rarely recorded migrant prior to the 1930s, but has since spread and colonised some parts of London and the south-east. Females are normally larger and have lighter colouration than males. Mugwort is the larval foodplant.
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63.052
Rush Veneer Nomophila noctuella
Common and widespread immigrant that forms a very elongated and narrow shape when at rest. Its larvae feed on clover. This moth is usually seen from July until October.
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63.062
Indian Meal Moth Plodia interpunctella
Seen from June until September. The larvae feed on cereal, grain, dried fruit, and nuts.
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63.080
Garden Grass-moth Chrysoteuchia culmella
One of the commonest 'grass moths'. It has characteristic angled cross-lines and a golden fringe to forewing. Adults fly in June and July. The larvae feed on grass.
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63.089
Common Grass Moth Agriphila tristella
Very common micro-moth that flies from June until September. Its larvae feed on various grasses. This species is easily disturbed when walking through long grass.
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63.099
Pearl Grass-moth Catoptria pinella
Flies in July and August. Its larvae feed on grass.
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63.116
Small China-mark Cataclysta lemnata
On the wing from June until August. This Moth is often spotted when waterside vegetation gets disturbed. Males are slightly smaller and whiter than the females. This species feeds on duckweed.
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