day-flying mothsa brief guideA surprising number of moth species are activeby day and are often as brightly coloured and beautifully patterned as butterflies.
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Further informationThere is plenty of help to identify moths,and other information, on the Moths Countwebsite at www.mothscount.org, pluslinks to further sources. The following booksare good identification guides:
Concise Guide to the Moths of GreatBritain and Ireland.Townsend, M., Waring, P. & Lewington, R.2007 (British Wildlife Publishing)
Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland.Waring, P., Townsend, M. & Lewington, R.2003 (British Wildlife Publishing)
The Colour Identification Guide to Moths of the British Isles.Skinner, B. 1998 (Viking)
Butterfly Conservation is working to savebutterflies, moths and their habitats.Why not become a member?More information atwww.butterfly-conservation.org
Moths Count is a partnership of manyorganisations, individuals and businesses, ledby Butterfly Conservation. Principal fundersinclude the Heritage Lottery Fund, ButterflyConservation, British Entomological and NaturalHistory Society, City Bridge Trust, CountrysideCouncil for Wales, Environment Agency,Natural England, Northern Ireland EnvironmentAgency, Royal Entomological Society, RSPBand Scottish Natural Heritage. Many otherorganisations are involved, providing supportand helping to host events. Full details at:
www.mothscount.orgManor Yard East LulworthWareham Dorset BH20 5QP
Phone 01929 [email protected]
Text by Susan Anders. Photographs by Robert Thompson, Roy Leverton, Shane Farrell, Dave Green, Sharon Hearle, Les Hill, Richard Mearns, John Mounsey, Mark Parsons, Paul Pugh, Keith Tailby, Kelly Thomas, Martin Warren.
Butterfly ConservationCompany limited by guarantee, registered in England (2206468)Registered Office: Manor Yard, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QPCharity registered in England & Wales (254937) and in Scotland (SCO39268)Printed on 100% recycled stock including 75% post-consumer waste.
Southern Englandand Wales
Northern Englandand Scotland
Five-spot BurnetMay-Aug
Marbled CloverJun-Aug
Four-spottedMay-Sep
Scarce ForesterJun-Jul
Jersey TigerJun-Sep
Drab LooperMay-Jun; Aug
Heath RivuletJul-Aug
(also Ireland)
Shoulder-striped CloverJun-Jul
Little ThornMay-Jun(also Ireland)
Straw BelleJun-Sep (also Ireland)
Lace BorderMay-Sep
Silver BarredMay-Aug(also Ireland)
Yellow BelleMay-Jun, Aug-Sep
Black-veined MothMay-Jul
Least MinorJun-Aug
Transparent BurnetJun-Jul (also Ireland)
Netted Mountain MothApr-Jun
Kentish GloryApr-May
Black Mountain MothJun-Jul
Broad-bordered WhiteUnderwing May-Jun
Manchester Treble-barJul-Sep (also Ireland)
Rannoch LooperJun-Jul
Scotch BurnetJun-Jul
Dark Bordered BeautyJul-Aug
Moths in this leafletThere are about 2,500 moth speciesfound in Britain and Ireland, traditionallyseparated into about 900 larger moths(macro-moths) and the smaller ormicro-moths. This leaflet covers thosemacro-moths that are naturally activeduring the daytime, which are oftenmistaken for butterflies. It does notinclude all those nocturnal mothswhich will fly if accidentally disturbedfrom their daytime resting places.Owing to space restrictions someday-flying moths have been omitted,particularly those that are difficult todistinguish from similar species (forexample not all burnets and clearwingsare shown). The leaflet can only providea general introduction to day-flyingmoths and for more comprehensiveinformation the suggested additionalsources should be consulted.
Moth conservationMany UK moth species are in decline.Butterfly Conservation works toconserve butterflies, moths and theirhabitats and, in partnership withother organisations, has establishedthe Moths Count project to raiseawareness and improve knowledge andconservation of moths. The project hasdeveloped the National Moth RecordingScheme to support moth recordersand utilise the information they collectto monitor all the larger moths in theUK and guide conservation efforts. You can contribute to this by sendingsightings of day-flying species to yourCounty Moth Recorder.For more information about theMoths Count project, moths, mothrecording, County Moth Recorders’contact details and free activities tojoin in, visit www.mothscount.orgor contact Butterfly Conservation.
Oak Eggar (female and male)May-Aug (Widely distributed)
Currant ClearwingJun-Jul
Chalk CarpetJul-Aug
(Eng & Wales)
Pretty PinionMay-Aug
Small Purple-barredMay-Aug
Wood TigerMa-Jul
Fox MothMay-Jun
Small Yellow UnderwingMay-Jun
VapourerJul-Oct
Grass RivuletMay-Jul
ForesterMay-Aug
Humming-bird Hawk-mothMar-Nov
Brown Silver-lineApr-Jun
Treble-barMay-Sep
Scarce Silver YJun-Aug
Broad-bordered Bee Hawk-mothMay-Sep
Clouded BuffJun-Jul
Argent & SableMay-Jun
Small Argent & SableMay-Aug
Silver YMay-Oct
Bordered WhiteMay-Aug
Common HeathMay-Jun; Aug
Shaded Broad-barJun-Sep
Burnet CompanionMay-Jul
Dew MothJun-Jul
Latticed HeathMay-Sep
Small White WaveMay-Sep
Mother ShiptonMay-Jul
Belted BeautyMar-Apr
Chimney SweeperJun-Aug
Red-necked FootmanJun-Jul
Six-spot BurnetJun-Aug
Orange UnderwingMar-Apr (not Ireland)
Speckled YellowMay-Jun
CinnabarMay-Aug
Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-mothMay-Jul
Widely distributed(Britain and Ireland)
Scarce VapourerJun-Oct (England)
Key to imagesThe species illustrated are not to scale or inorder of size. Moths are grouped by generalgeographical regions; some are found widelythroughout those ranges but others have morelimited distribution. Very localised species aremarked �. Guidance on flight period is given,but this is likely to vary towards the north orsouth of a species’ range, and climate changeis altering the flight period of some species.
Moths in this leafletThere are about 2,500 moth speciesfound in Britain and Ireland, traditionallyseparated into about 900 larger moths(macro-moths) and the smaller ormicro-moths. This leaflet covers thosemacro-moths that are naturally activeduring the daytime, which are oftenmistaken for butterflies. It does notinclude all those nocturnal mothswhich will fly if accidentally disturbedfrom their daytime resting places.Owing to space restrictions someday-flying moths have been omitted,particularly those that are difficult todistinguish from similar species (forexample not all burnets and clearwingsare shown). The leaflet can only providea general introduction to day-flyingmoths and for more comprehensiveinformation the suggested additionalsources should be consulted.
Moth conservationMany UK moth species are in decline.Butterfly Conservation works toconserve butterflies, moths and theirhabitats and, in partnership withother organisations, has establishedthe Moths Count project to raiseawareness and improve knowledge andconservation of moths. The project hasdeveloped the National Moth RecordingScheme to support moth recordersand utilise the information they collectto monitor all the larger moths in theUK and guide conservation efforts. You can contribute to this by sendingsightings of day-flying species to yourCounty Moth Recorder.For more information about theMoths Count project, moths, mothrecording, County Moth Recorders’contact details and free activities tojoin in, visit www.mothscount.orgor contact Butterfly Conservation.
Oak Eggar (female and male)May-Aug (Widely distributed)
Currant ClearwingJun-Jul
Chalk CarpetJul-Aug
(Eng & Wales)
Pretty PinionMay-Aug
Small Purple-barredMay-Aug
Wood TigerMa-Jul
Fox MothMay-Jun
Small Yellow UnderwingMay-Jun
VapourerJul-Oct
Grass RivuletMay-Jul
ForesterMay-Aug
Humming-bird Hawk-mothMar-Nov
Brown Silver-lineApr-Jun
Treble-barMay-Sep
Scarce Silver YJun-Aug
Broad-bordered Bee Hawk-mothMay-Sep
Clouded BuffJun-Jul
Argent & SableMay-Jun
Small Argent & SableMay-Aug
Silver YMay-Oct
Bordered WhiteMay-Aug
Common HeathMay-Jun; Aug
Shaded Broad-barJun-Sep
Burnet CompanionMay-Jul
Dew MothJun-Jul
Latticed HeathMay-Sep
Small White WaveMay-Sep
Mother ShiptonMay-Jul
Belted BeautyMar-Apr
Chimney SweeperJun-Aug
Red-necked FootmanJun-Jul
Six-spot BurnetJun-Aug
Orange UnderwingMar-Apr (not Ireland)
Speckled YellowMay-Jun
CinnabarMay-Aug
Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-mothMay-Jul
Widely distributed(Britain and Ireland)
Scarce VapourerJun-Oct (England)
Key to imagesThe species illustrated are not to scale or inorder of size. Moths are grouped by generalgeographical regions; some are found widelythroughout those ranges but others have morelimited distribution. Very localised species aremarked �. Guidance on flight period is given,but this is likely to vary towards the north orsouth of a species’ range, and climate changeis altering the flight period of some species.
Moths in this leafletThere are about 2,500 moth speciesfound in Britain and Ireland, traditionallyseparated into about 900 larger moths(macro-moths) and the smaller ormicro-moths. This leaflet covers thosemacro-moths that are naturally activeduring the daytime, which are oftenmistaken for butterflies. It does notinclude all those nocturnal mothswhich will fly if accidentally disturbedfrom their daytime resting places.Owing to space restrictions someday-flying moths have been omitted,particularly those that are difficult todistinguish from similar species (forexample not all burnets and clearwingsare shown). The leaflet can only providea general introduction to day-flyingmoths and for more comprehensiveinformation the suggested additionalsources should be consulted.
Moth conservationMany UK moth species are in decline.Butterfly Conservation works toconserve butterflies, moths and theirhabitats and, in partnership withother organisations, has establishedthe Moths Count project to raiseawareness and improve knowledge andconservation of moths. The project hasdeveloped the National Moth RecordingScheme to support moth recordersand utilise the information they collectto monitor all the larger moths in theUK and guide conservation efforts. You can contribute to this by sendingsightings of day-flying species to yourCounty Moth Recorder.For more information about theMoths Count project, moths, mothrecording, County Moth Recorders’contact details and free activities tojoin in, visit www.mothscount.orgor contact Butterfly Conservation.
Oak Eggar (female and male)May-Aug (Widely distributed)
Currant ClearwingJun-Jul
Chalk CarpetJul-Aug
(Eng & Wales)
Pretty PinionMay-Aug
Small Purple-barredMay-Aug
Wood TigerMa-Jul
Fox MothMay-Jun
Small Yellow UnderwingMay-Jun
VapourerJul-Oct
Grass RivuletMay-Jul
ForesterMay-Aug
Humming-bird Hawk-mothMar-Nov
Brown Silver-lineApr-Jun
Treble-barMay-Sep
Scarce Silver YJun-Aug
Broad-bordered Bee Hawk-mothMay-Sep
Clouded BuffJun-Jul
Argent & SableMay-Jun
Small Argent & SableMay-Aug
Silver YMay-Oct
Bordered WhiteMay-Aug
Common HeathMay-Jun; Aug
Shaded Broad-barJun-Sep
Burnet CompanionMay-Jul
Dew MothJun-Jul
Latticed HeathMay-Sep
Small White WaveMay-Sep
Mother ShiptonMay-Jul
Belted BeautyMar-Apr
Chimney SweeperJun-Aug
Red-necked FootmanJun-Jul
Six-spot BurnetJun-Aug
Orange UnderwingMar-Apr (not Ireland)
Speckled YellowMay-Jun
CinnabarMay-Aug
Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-mothMay-Jul
Widely distributed(Britain and Ireland)
Scarce VapourerJun-Oct (England)
Key to imagesThe species illustrated are not to scale or inorder of size. Moths are grouped by generalgeographical regions; some are found widelythroughout those ranges but others have morelimited distribution. Very localised species aremarked �. Guidance on flight period is given,but this is likely to vary towards the north orsouth of a species’ range, and climate changeis altering the flight period of some species.
Moths in this leafletThere are about 2,500 moth speciesfound in Britain and Ireland, traditionallyseparated into about 900 larger moths(macro-moths) and the smaller ormicro-moths. This leaflet covers thosemacro-moths that are naturally activeduring the daytime, which are oftenmistaken for butterflies. It does notinclude all those nocturnal mothswhich will fly if accidentally disturbedfrom their daytime resting places.Owing to space restrictions someday-flying moths have been omitted,particularly those that are difficult todistinguish from similar species (forexample not all burnets and clearwingsare shown). The leaflet can only providea general introduction to day-flyingmoths and for more comprehensiveinformation the suggested additionalsources should be consulted.
Moth conservationMany UK moth species are in decline.Butterfly Conservation works toconserve butterflies, moths and theirhabitats and, in partnership withother organisations, has establishedthe Moths Count project to raiseawareness and improve knowledge andconservation of moths. The project hasdeveloped the National Moth RecordingScheme to support moth recordersand utilise the information they collectto monitor all the larger moths in theUK and guide conservation efforts. You can contribute to this by sendingsightings of day-flying species to yourCounty Moth Recorder.For more information about theMoths Count project, moths, mothrecording, County Moth Recorders’contact details and free activities tojoin in, visit www.mothscount.orgor contact Butterfly Conservation.
Oak Eggar (female and male)May-Aug (Widely distributed)
Currant ClearwingJun-Jul
Chalk CarpetJul-Aug
(Eng & Wales)
Pretty PinionMay-Aug
Small Purple-barredMay-Aug
Wood TigerMa-Jul
Fox MothMay-Jun
Small Yellow UnderwingMay-Jun
VapourerJul-Oct
Grass RivuletMay-Jul
ForesterMay-Aug
Humming-bird Hawk-mothMar-Nov
Brown Silver-lineApr-Jun
Treble-barMay-Sep
Scarce Silver YJun-Aug
Broad-bordered Bee Hawk-mothMay-Sep
Clouded BuffJun-Jul
Argent & SableMay-Jun
Small Argent & SableMay-Aug
Silver YMay-Oct
Bordered WhiteMay-Aug
Common HeathMay-Jun; Aug
Shaded Broad-barJun-Sep
Burnet CompanionMay-Jul
Dew MothJun-Jul
Latticed HeathMay-Sep
Small White WaveMay-Sep
Mother ShiptonMay-Jul
Belted BeautyMar-Apr
Chimney SweeperJun-Aug
Red-necked FootmanJun-Jul
Six-spot BurnetJun-Aug
Orange UnderwingMar-Apr (not Ireland)
Speckled YellowMay-Jun
CinnabarMay-Aug
Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-mothMay-Jul
Widely distributed(Britain and Ireland)
Scarce VapourerJun-Oct (England)
Key to imagesThe species illustrated are not to scale or inorder of size. Moths are grouped by generalgeographical regions; some are found widelythroughout those ranges but others have morelimited distribution. Very localised species aremarked �. Guidance on flight period is given,but this is likely to vary towards the north orsouth of a species’ range, and climate changeis altering the flight period of some species.
Moths in this leafletThere are about 2,500 moth speciesfound in Britain and Ireland, traditionallyseparated into about 900 larger moths(macro-moths) and the smaller ormicro-moths. This leaflet covers thosemacro-moths that are naturally activeduring the daytime, which are oftenmistaken for butterflies. It does notinclude all those nocturnal mothswhich will fly if accidentally disturbedfrom their daytime resting places.Owing to space restrictions someday-flying moths have been omitted,particularly those that are difficult todistinguish from similar species (forexample not all burnets and clearwingsare shown). The leaflet can only providea general introduction to day-flyingmoths and for more comprehensiveinformation the suggested additionalsources should be consulted.
Moth conservationMany UK moth species are in decline.Butterfly Conservation works toconserve butterflies, moths and theirhabitats and, in partnership withother organisations, has establishedthe Moths Count project to raiseawareness and improve knowledge andconservation of moths. The project hasdeveloped the National Moth RecordingScheme to support moth recordersand utilise the information they collectto monitor all the larger moths in theUK and guide conservation efforts. You can contribute to this by sendingsightings of day-flying species to yourCounty Moth Recorder.For more information about theMoths Count project, moths, mothrecording, County Moth Recorders’contact details and free activities tojoin in, visit www.mothscount.orgor contact Butterfly Conservation.
Oak Eggar (female and male)May-Aug (Widely distributed)
Currant ClearwingJun-Jul
Chalk CarpetJul-Aug
(Eng & Wales)
Pretty PinionMay-Aug
Small Purple-barredMay-Aug
Wood TigerMa-Jul
Fox MothMay-Jun
Small Yellow UnderwingMay-Jun
VapourerJul-Oct
Grass RivuletMay-Jul
ForesterMay-Aug
Humming-bird Hawk-mothMar-Nov
Brown Silver-lineApr-Jun
Treble-barMay-Sep
Scarce Silver YJun-Aug
Broad-bordered Bee Hawk-mothMay-Sep
Clouded BuffJun-Jul
Argent & SableMay-Jun
Small Argent & SableMay-Aug
Silver YMay-Oct
Bordered WhiteMay-Aug
Common HeathMay-Jun; Aug
Shaded Broad-barJun-Sep
Burnet CompanionMay-Jul
Dew MothJun-Jul
Latticed HeathMay-Sep
Small White WaveMay-Sep
Mother ShiptonMay-Jul
Belted BeautyMar-Apr
Chimney SweeperJun-Aug
Red-necked FootmanJun-Jul
Six-spot BurnetJun-Aug
Orange UnderwingMar-Apr (not Ireland)
Speckled YellowMay-Jun
CinnabarMay-Aug
Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-mothMay-Jul
Widely distributed(Britain and Ireland)
Scarce VapourerJun-Oct (England)
Key to imagesThe species illustrated are not to scale or inorder of size. Moths are grouped by generalgeographical regions; some are found widelythroughout those ranges but others have morelimited distribution. Very localised species aremarked �. Guidance on flight period is given,but this is likely to vary towards the north orsouth of a species’ range, and climate changeis altering the flight period of some species.
day-flying mothsa brief guideA surprising number of moth species are activeby day and are often as brightly coloured and beautifully patterned as butterflies.
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Further informationThere is plenty of help to identify moths,and other information, on the Moths Countwebsite at www.mothscount.org, pluslinks to further sources. The following booksare good identification guides:
Concise Guide to the Moths of GreatBritain and Ireland.Townsend, M., Waring, P. & Lewington, R.2007 (British Wildlife Publishing)
Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland.Waring, P., Townsend, M. & Lewington, R.2003 (British Wildlife Publishing)
The Colour Identification Guide to Moths of the British Isles.Skinner, B. 1998 (Viking)
Butterfly Conservation is working to savebutterflies, moths and their habitats.Why not become a member?More information atwww.butterfly-conservation.org
Moths Count is a partnership of manyorganisations, individuals and businesses, ledby Butterfly Conservation. Principal fundersinclude the Heritage Lottery Fund, ButterflyConservation, British Entomological and NaturalHistory Society, City Bridge Trust, CountrysideCouncil for Wales, Environment Agency,Natural England, Northern Ireland EnvironmentAgency, Royal Entomological Society, RSPBand Scottish Natural Heritage. Many otherorganisations are involved, providing supportand helping to host events. Full details at:
www.mothscount.orgManor Yard East LulworthWareham Dorset BH20 5QP
Phone 01929 [email protected]
Text by Susan Anders. Photographs by Robert Thompson, Roy Leverton, Shane Farrell, Dave Green, Sharon Hearle, Les Hill, Richard Mearns, John Mounsey, Mark Parsons, Paul Pugh, Keith Tailby, Kelly Thomas, Martin Warren.
Butterfly ConservationCompany limited by guarantee, registered in England (2206468)Registered Office: Manor Yard, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QPCharity registered in England & Wales (254937) and in Scotland (SCO39268)Printed on 100% recycled stock including 75% post-consumer waste.
Southern Englandand Wales
Northern Englandand Scotland
Five-spot BurnetMay-Aug
Marbled CloverJun-Aug
Four-spottedMay-Sep
Scarce ForesterJun-Jul
Jersey TigerJun-Sep
Drab LooperMay-Jun; Aug
Heath RivuletJul-Aug
(also Ireland)
Shoulder-striped CloverJun-Jul
Little ThornMay-Jun(also Ireland)
Straw BelleJun-Sep (also Ireland)
Lace BorderMay-Sep
Silver BarredMay-Aug(also Ireland)
Yellow BelleMay-Jun, Aug-Sep
Black-veined MothMay-Jul
Least MinorJun-Aug
Transparent BurnetJun-Jul (also Ireland)
Netted Mountain MothApr-Jun
Kentish GloryApr-May
Black Mountain MothJun-Jul
Broad-bordered WhiteUnderwing May-Jun
Manchester Treble-barJul-Sep (also Ireland)
Rannoch LooperJun-Jul
Scotch BurnetJun-Jul
Dark Bordered BeautyJul-Aug
day-flying mothsa brief guideA surprising number of moth species are activeby day and are often as brightly coloured and beautifully patterned as butterflies.
Scarlet Tiger J
un-Jul (S
Eng
and
Wales)
mc1
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Further informationThere is plenty of help to identify moths,and other information, on the Moths Countwebsite at www.mothscount.org, pluslinks to further sources. The following booksare good identification guides:
Concise Guide to the Moths of GreatBritain and Ireland.Townsend, M., Waring, P. & Lewington, R.2007 (British Wildlife Publishing)
Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland.Waring, P., Townsend, M. & Lewington, R.2003 (British Wildlife Publishing)
The Colour Identification Guide to Moths of the British Isles.Skinner, B. 1998 (Viking)
Butterfly Conservation is working to savebutterflies, moths and their habitats.Why not become a member?More information atwww.butterfly-conservation.org
Moths Count is a partnership of manyorganisations, individuals and businesses, ledby Butterfly Conservation. Principal fundersinclude the Heritage Lottery Fund, ButterflyConservation, British Entomological and NaturalHistory Society, City Bridge Trust, CountrysideCouncil for Wales, Environment Agency,Natural England, Northern Ireland EnvironmentAgency, Royal Entomological Society, RSPBand Scottish Natural Heritage. Many otherorganisations are involved, providing supportand helping to host events. Full details at:
www.mothscount.orgManor Yard East LulworthWareham Dorset BH20 5QP
Phone 01929 [email protected]
Text by Susan Anders. Photographs by Robert Thompson, Roy Leverton, Shane Farrell, Dave Green, Sharon Hearle, Les Hill, Richard Mearns, John Mounsey, Mark Parsons, Paul Pugh, Keith Tailby, Kelly Thomas, Martin Warren.
Butterfly ConservationCompany limited by guarantee, registered in England (2206468)Registered Office: Manor Yard, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QPCharity registered in England & Wales (254937) and in Scotland (SCO39268)Printed on 100% recycled stock including 75% post-consumer waste.
Southern Englandand Wales
Northern Englandand Scotland
Five-spot BurnetMay-Aug
Marbled CloverJun-Aug
Four-spottedMay-Sep
Scarce ForesterJun-Jul
Jersey TigerJun-Sep
Drab LooperMay-Jun; Aug
Heath RivuletJul-Aug
(also Ireland)
Shoulder-striped CloverJun-Jul
Little ThornMay-Jun(also Ireland)
Straw BelleJun-Sep (also Ireland)
Lace BorderMay-Sep
Silver BarredMay-Aug(also Ireland)
Yellow BelleMay-Jun, Aug-Sep
Black-veined MothMay-Jul
Least MinorJun-Aug
Transparent BurnetJun-Jul (also Ireland)
Netted Mountain MothApr-Jun
Kentish GloryApr-May
Black Mountain MothJun-Jul
Broad-bordered WhiteUnderwing May-Jun
Manchester Treble-barJul-Sep (also Ireland)
Rannoch LooperJun-Jul
Scotch BurnetJun-Jul
Dark Bordered BeautyJul-Aug
day-flying mothsa brief guideA surprising number of moth species are activeby day and are often as brightly coloured and beautifully patterned as butterflies.
Scarlet Tiger J
un-Jul (S
Eng
and
Wales)
mc1
Designe
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d prod
uced
throug
h ne
ctar
0194
2 68
1648
Emperor Moth
Apr-M
ay (W
idely distrib
uted
)
R. T
homps
on
R Tho
mps
on
Further informationThere is plenty of help to identify moths,and other information, on the Moths Countwebsite at www.mothscount.org, pluslinks to further sources. The following booksare good identification guides:
Concise Guide to the Moths of GreatBritain and Ireland.Townsend, M., Waring, P. & Lewington, R.2007 (British Wildlife Publishing)
Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland.Waring, P., Townsend, M. & Lewington, R.2003 (British Wildlife Publishing)
The Colour Identification Guide to Moths of the British Isles.Skinner, B. 1998 (Viking)
Butterfly Conservation is working to savebutterflies, moths and their habitats.Why not become a member?More information atwww.butterfly-conservation.org
Moths Count is a partnership of manyorganisations, individuals and businesses, ledby Butterfly Conservation. Principal fundersinclude the Heritage Lottery Fund, ButterflyConservation, British Entomological and NaturalHistory Society, City Bridge Trust, CountrysideCouncil for Wales, Environment Agency,Natural England, Northern Ireland EnvironmentAgency, Royal Entomological Society, RSPBand Scottish Natural Heritage. Many otherorganisations are involved, providing supportand helping to host events. Full details at:
www.mothscount.orgManor Yard East LulworthWareham Dorset BH20 5QP
Phone 01929 [email protected]
Text by Susan Anders. Photographs by Robert Thompson, Roy Leverton, Shane Farrell, Dave Green, Sharon Hearle, Les Hill, Richard Mearns, John Mounsey, Mark Parsons, Paul Pugh, Keith Tailby, Kelly Thomas, Martin Warren.
Butterfly ConservationCompany limited by guarantee, registered in England (2206468)Registered Office: Manor Yard, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QPCharity registered in England & Wales (254937) and in Scotland (SCO39268)Printed on 100% recycled stock including 75% post-consumer waste.
Southern Englandand Wales
Northern Englandand Scotland
Five-spot BurnetMay-Aug
Marbled CloverJun-Aug
Four-spottedMay-Sep
Scarce ForesterJun-Jul
Jersey TigerJun-Sep
Drab LooperMay-Jun; Aug
Heath RivuletJul-Aug
(also Ireland)
Shoulder-striped CloverJun-Jul
Little ThornMay-Jun(also Ireland)
Straw BelleJun-Sep (also Ireland)
Lace BorderMay-Sep
Silver BarredMay-Aug(also Ireland)
Yellow BelleMay-Jun, Aug-Sep
Black-veined MothMay-Jul
Least MinorJun-Aug
Transparent BurnetJun-Jul (also Ireland)
Netted Mountain MothApr-Jun
Kentish GloryApr-May
Black Mountain MothJun-Jul
Broad-bordered WhiteUnderwing May-Jun
Manchester Treble-barJul-Sep (also Ireland)
Rannoch LooperJun-Jul
Scotch BurnetJun-Jul
Dark Bordered BeautyJul-Aug
day-flying mothsa brief guideA surprising number of moth species are activeby day and are often as brightly coloured and beautifully patterned as butterflies.
Scarlet Tiger J
un-Jul (S
Eng
and
Wales)
mc1
Designe
d an
d prod
uced
throug
h ne
ctar
0194
2 68
1648
Emperor Moth
Apr-M
ay (W
idely distrib
uted
)
R. T
homps
on
R Tho
mps
on
Further informationThere is plenty of help to identify moths,and other information, on the Moths Countwebsite at www.mothscount.org, pluslinks to further sources. The following booksare good identification guides:
Concise Guide to the Moths of GreatBritain and Ireland.Townsend, M., Waring, P. & Lewington, R.2007 (British Wildlife Publishing)
Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland.Waring, P., Townsend, M. & Lewington, R.2003 (British Wildlife Publishing)
The Colour Identification Guide to Moths of the British Isles.Skinner, B. 1998 (Viking)
Butterfly Conservation is working to savebutterflies, moths and their habitats.Why not become a member?More information atwww.butterfly-conservation.org
Moths Count is a partnership of manyorganisations, individuals and businesses, ledby Butterfly Conservation. Principal fundersinclude the Heritage Lottery Fund, ButterflyConservation, British Entomological and NaturalHistory Society, City Bridge Trust, CountrysideCouncil for Wales, Environment Agency,Natural England, Northern Ireland EnvironmentAgency, Royal Entomological Society, RSPBand Scottish Natural Heritage. Many otherorganisations are involved, providing supportand helping to host events. Full details at:
www.mothscount.orgManor Yard East LulworthWareham Dorset BH20 5QP
Phone 01929 [email protected]
Text by Susan Anders. Photographs by Robert Thompson, Roy Leverton, Shane Farrell, Dave Green, Sharon Hearle, Les Hill, Richard Mearns, John Mounsey, Mark Parsons, Paul Pugh, Keith Tailby, Kelly Thomas, Martin Warren.
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Southern Englandand Wales
Northern Englandand Scotland
Five-spot BurnetMay-Aug
Marbled CloverJun-Aug
Four-spottedMay-Sep
Scarce ForesterJun-Jul
Jersey TigerJun-Sep
Drab LooperMay-Jun; Aug
Heath RivuletJul-Aug
(also Ireland)
Shoulder-striped CloverJun-Jul
Little ThornMay-Jun(also Ireland)
Straw BelleJun-Sep (also Ireland)
Lace BorderMay-Sep
Silver BarredMay-Aug(also Ireland)
Yellow BelleMay-Jun, Aug-Sep
Black-veined MothMay-Jul
Least MinorJun-Aug
Transparent BurnetJun-Jul (also Ireland)
Netted Mountain MothApr-Jun
Kentish GloryApr-May
Black Mountain MothJun-Jul
Broad-bordered WhiteUnderwing May-Jun
Manchester Treble-barJul-Sep (also Ireland)
Rannoch LooperJun-Jul
Scotch BurnetJun-Jul
Dark Bordered BeautyJul-Aug