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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 11h

88/20 in Hunstanton, nothing new. The Convolvulus HM* had left the wall but returning indoors we found it perched on our curtains! Safely removed! Found on bench this morning. Also a late E flammealis-(Rosy Tabby)*, 2 Clancy's*, Least Cpt, RDP*, D/Back, 2 Sm M W etc. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

The adventurous Convolvulus Hawk-moth, resting on bench this morning.

Rusty-dot Pearl found on wall last night

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

47/18 last night in Hunstanton, after a few days away, hoped for a M du J but no joy! Nfy Common Marbled Cpt*. F. Convolvulus HM on wall, (24 Sept was our last sighting in 2025) Also 13 Lunar u/w of various patterns & 9 Beaded Chestnuts, incl this orangey one. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

New for year, a Common Marbled Carpet, nothing common about this one, very smart.

female Convolvulus Hawk Moth clinging to the wall this morning

2 of the 13 Lunar Underwings today, so different.

An unusual coloured Beaded Chestnut this morning.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Just 38/17 on a cooler, big moon night, nothing new here in Hunstanton. 7 Beet*, 6 Lunar UW, 4 Turnip, 3 Feathered Ranunculus*, 2 each Box, Black Rustic, Deep-brown Dart*, Willow Beauty, LYU. Also Br Green*, Least Cpt, Gdn Rose T etc #teammoth #norfolkmoths Chiff Chaff calling in the garden.

Beet moth, details from the Norfolk Moths website -

'From 2019 to 2021 we had only 11 records, in 2022 this species had a population explosion with 4,265 specimens recorded in Norfolk. Numbers remain in the 100s each year and this is now our most widespread recorded Gelechiid.'

Another Feathered Ranunculus, such an attractive moth.

A well marked Deep-brown Dart on the bench this morning

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

98/23 in chilly Hunstanton, nothing new. 16 Beet, 1 Sm M Willow, 1 RDP*, 9 Turnip. Also 13 Lge YU, 11 Lunar UW, Brindled Green*, Pale M Willow*, & probably same Sc Silver-lines* from last week, a bit worse for wear. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

This is probably the same Scarce Silver-lines from last week, a bit worse for wear.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

65/20 last night in Hunstanton. Nothing new. The female Convolvulus HM* was in the trap this morning plus 12 Lge YU, 13 Lunar U/W, 6 Beet, 5 Turnip, Clancy's*, Black Rustic, SHCh*, W. Beauty*,3 Feathered Ranun., 2 Deep-Brown Dart, 1 Sm MW, Lge Wainscot etc. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

Female Convolvulus Hawk-moth ended up in trap this morning, we always release them asap, not that she seemed bothered by us!

Another Clancy's Rustic, on checking our records we found that on 10th Oct '25 we had 12.

A different view of a Setaceous Hebrew Character, on the wall last night.

Another Willow Beauty on the fence this morning.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Managed to see our first Convolvulus HM for a while tonight in Hunstanton. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

79/22 in chilly Hunstanton last night, Nfy The Sallow* Also 2 Sm M Willow, 11 Beet, 14 Large YU, 5 SSD*, 2 Feathered Ranunculus*, P Contaminella* -(rolled grass moth), 2 Deep-brown Darts, 3 Black R etc. #teammoth #norfolkmoths More Pinks over garden this morning plus a Red Kite.

The Sallow, new for year last night, still on wall this morning

A well marked Shuttle-shaped Dart last night.

Pediasia contaminella -(Rolled Grass-moth) our 3rd of the year.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

185/31 last night in Hunstanton, NFY P vitrealis (Olive-tree Pearl)* Also Vestal*, D/back, Sm M Willow, a late Scarce Silver-lines*, Wax moth*, 57 Beet, 32 Lge YU, 18 Lunar UW etc #teammoth #norfolkmoths. Lots of Pinkfoot geese flying over the grazing marsh at Holme, disturbing 1 lone Spoonbill.

Palpita vitrealis - Olive-tree Pearl. First for the year

A late Scarce Silver-lines, 2nd brood perhaps?

A well marked Wax moth, on bench last night

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

332/40 from 2 traps in Hunstanton. NFY 2 Black Rustic*, Large Wainscot*, 2 Brindled Green* & 3 Deep-Brown Darts*. Record count of 32 Barred Sallow! 81 Beet, 57 LYU etc. RDP, 6 Rush Veneer, Sm Mottled W, 3 Feathered Ranunculus, 7 Clancy's R. #teammoth #norfolkmoths More Pinks over this morning.

On the trap last night, our first Large Wainscot of the year

Brindled Green, in a pot. First of the year

Deep-brown Dart, one of 3 last night, 1st of the year.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

71/17 here in Hunstanton, nothing new. Best were Delicate*, Clancy's R*, 29 LYU, 8 Lesser YU, 4 Barred Sallow*, Eu angustea (Narrow-winged Grey) & Carcina quercana (Oak Longhorn)* - rescued from being trapped on a hairy leaf! #teammoth #norfolkmoths First Pinkfoot geese over garden this morning.

Clancy's Rustic on shed last night, gone this morning.

Carcina quercana (Oak Longhorn)- rescued from being trapped on a hairy leaf this morning!

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Only 36/15 in windy Hunstanton last night, but NFG Autumnal Rustic & NFY 2 Beaded Chestnuts, so worth putting trap out! Lesser YU tops on 6. #teammoth #norfolkmoths Also in trap, a Lygus pratensis, described as a pest species, one of the Mirid group, difficult to ID.

Found on fence last night by trap, our 1st Autumnal Rustic.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Another 3 Toadflax Brocade Cats on our Purple Toadflax here in Hunstanton. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

17/8 last night, windy here in Hunstanton, just 1 NFY Feathered Ranunculus, (we trapped 16 last year in all) Tops were 7 Sq Spot Rustics. Red Kite low over garden, superb! #teammoth #norfolkmoths

Feathered Ranunculus, new for year, on eggbox.

Feathered Ranunculus, potted, looks different inside.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

15/9 - Only 87/17 last night. Cooler & windy in Hunstanton. Nothing new. Large YU 40, Lesser YU 10. Also Rush V, Sm M Willow, 4 Clancy's R*, Dich acuminatana -Common Daisy Moth*, C Wainscot* & 7 Ag geniculea* -nos dwindling now, no Beet moths. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

Dich acuminatana -Common Daisy Moth, our 4th this year.

Common Wainscot, we're waiting for its larger relative, Large Wainscot, had our 1st one last year on 30 Sept.

Ag geniculea, Chevron Grass-moth, numbers well down now,

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

14/9-Just 120/25 here in Hunstanton. NFY Brown-spot Pinion*. Large YU 51, also RDP*, Angle Shades*, 2 Clancy's R & a Saltmarsh Knot-horn* on the bench last night. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

Another Rusty-dot Pearl, a little worse for wear.

An Angle Shades, seen better days, poor thing.

Saltmarsh Knot-horn, photo taken on the back of the bench last night.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

13/9 -one trap here in damp Hunstanton, 146/21. NFY Narrow-winged Grey*. Also the smallest Box Moth* we've ever seen! Tops were 56 Beet*, 41 LYU. Found this Otiorhynchus aurifer*, aka gold bearing weevil, on the wall last night, new to us. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

Narrow-winged Grey, new for year, flies well into October.

Scrobipalpa ocellatella - Beet moth, once uncommon, now it seems to be everywhere! Over 15,000 recorded this year in Norfolk.

Spotted this Otiorhynchus aurifer*, aka gold bearing weevil, last night on the wall, new to us.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

11/9 - 2 traps in Hunstanton, 349/37. NFY Lunar U/W. Also Vestal*, Silver Y, Sm M Willow, 2 Rush V*, Delicate*, Angle Shades*, 115 Beet, 79 Lge YU. Plus another of our mystery moth from yesterday & now a friend has one too. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

98/24 last night in Hunstanton, after a wet start. NFG End. quadrimaculana - Marsh Marble**. Also a mystery moth*, which landed on Terrys hand, then flew off. LYU tops on 45, only 8 Beet. No Box moths for a change. #teammoth #norfolkmoths Found a Cinnamon Bug on our aubergine plant.

Same moth, different light, Marsh Marble

Mystery moth, it landed on Terrys hand, we got a quick photo and it was off. Apps say D daucella, D albipunctella etc. Who knows?

Cinnamon Bug found on our Aubergine plant.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

236/28 last night in Hunstanton from 1 trap. NFY Old Lady & C falconipennella -Dk Alder Stilt. Also 107 Beet, 49 Lge YU plus Silver Y, RDP, Sm M Willow, 2 Rush V, 2 Conv. HM. Fresh-looking Treble-bar & Sm Blood-vein. Painted Lady, Red Admiral & Wall butterflies today. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

1st Old Lady of the year, as usual, high up on wall!

C falconipennella - Dark Alder Stilt, we had our first one in 2024, thanks to Jim Wheeler, CMR, for confirming the ID.

Male Convolvulus in trap this morning, hanging onto the crossbar. We also had a female flying.

Then he slipped off as we moved the trap and landed on the bottom of the trap, very docile moths usually,

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Foolishly put trap out all night in Hunstanton, 20mph winds and chillier! Just 6/5sp in/around trap this morning. A Willow Beauty was tucked into the slat of fence, & Square-spot Rustic was in trap. #teammoth #norfolkmoths Titchwell-4 L Stints, 1 juv Curlew Sand, 1 juv Stonechat. #norfolkbirding

Surprised to find this Willow Beauty tucked against the fence panel, out of the wind.

Another Square-spot Rustic this morning.

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Portland Bird Observatory @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Death's-head Hawk wasn't what we were expecting on a really breezy and cool night - Obs moth-traps otherwise very quiet.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

7/9-Heavy rain forecast, trap went out for about hour & a half, of course it was dry am in Hunstanton!! 42/15 Nfy Red Underwing, saw it flying around, eventually potted it on wall. Female Convolvulus landed on leg of bench, revved up a bit, but decided to stay there. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

Red Underwing, a large moth, new for year

Feale Convolvulus HM revving up, but decided to stay there.

Female Convolvulus HM on bench last night, below trap

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

307/41 from 2 traps last night in Hunstanton. NFY O. semirubella -Rosy Knot-horn*, a pale one. Also Sm M Willow, Rush V, 50 Beet moths, 100 Lge YU, 45 A geniculea, 2 Saltmarsh Knot-horn, 2 Orange Swifts*, also a pale Lime-speck Pug*. By-catch, Zyginella pulchra* briefly. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

A very pale Oncocera semirubella - Rosy Knot-horn, known as Rhubarb and Custard moth. Had our 1st one last year, better marked too.

A very pale Lime-speck Pug on wall this morning.

Zyginella pulchra, a leaf-hopper, found on trap this morning, very small, it's on Terry's thumb.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

334/37 from 2 traps last night in Hunstanton, NFY Frosted Orange*, Bordered Sallow* & Clancy's Rustic*. Also Convolvulus HM, Vestal*, Silver Y, 101 Lge YU, 65 Beet & 59 A geniculae! Plus 26 Sq Spot Rustic, Maiden's Blush, Single-dotted Wave, Cabbage etc. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

New for year a Barred Sallow, lovely autumn moth

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

4/9 Only 30/9 on a windy chillier night in Hunstanton. Nothing new. 2 Convolvulus HM**, 1 on fence, the other on shed this morning. Straw U/W, 15 A. geniculea*, 4 Lge Y/U, 3 Fl Rustic etc. Red Kite again overhead. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

Male Convolvulus Hawk moth on back of shed, nearly missed him!

Side view of the Convolvulus Hawk Moth on shed today.

Convolvulus Hawk Moth (male) on fence this morning.

Agriphila geniculea -Chevron Grass Moth, one of at least 15 this morning, this one was on our bench.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Hummingbird HM on Buddleia just now in our Hunstanton garden.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Just 110/15 last night, very windy here in Hunstanton. Nothing new. Lge YU tops on 30, A geniculea 23, A tristella 15. Also Fl Rustic 13*, Box 6*, Oak Hook-tip* briefly on bench last night. Always good to hear the Red Kites calling. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

Attractive Flounced Rustic on bench this morning, had some very faded ones as well.

This Oak Hook-tip landed on the bench next to the trap last night, so sign this morning.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

148/28 in Hunstanton. NFG Apo lineana -Sc Willow Marble* & Anc oblitella -Saltmarsh K/H*. NFY P purpuralis - Cmn Purple & Gold*. Also Pearly U/W, Sc Bordered Straw*, 2 Sm M Willows, 28 Lge Y/U, 29 Ag geniculea, 14 Box-trees. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

Saltmarsh Knot0horn, new to garden, bit scary looking!

Common Purple & Gold, not at all common looking!

Another Scarce Bordered Straw, an immigrant

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

95/20, last night, nothing new, wet night in Hunstanton. Wettest egg boxes we've had for quite a while! Male Convolvulus HM* on wall by trap, Pale Eggar** on shed & another paler one under bench, Rush V* & 2 Sm M W in trap. Lge YU tops on 25, followed by Fl Rustic on 21. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

Male Convolvulus Hawkmoth, found on wall under the outside socket box, sheltering from the rain last night.

Very neat Rush Veneer in trap this morning.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Convolvulus hm getting ready to leave us in Hunstanton #teammoth #norfolkmoths

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

167/30 last night, 1 trap out after the evening rain here in Hunstanton. NFY Pale Eggar* & Ag. inquinatella. 28 Lge YU, also f Conv HM*, Silver Y, 2 Sm M W, Bordered Straw, Sm Ranunculus, C B Sallow* & Small Blood-vein* etc. #teammoth #norfolkmoths Painted Lady warming up on patio.

Female Convolvulus HM, on wall last night, in trap last night. See next post.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Just 62/19 last night with 1 trap here in Hunstanton. Nothing new. Moths incl both types of Scarce Bordered Straw, 1 in trap the other on our Aubergine plant (taken with flash, not that clear). A damaged PM Willow in the trap, Straw Underwing and later, a Yellow Shell. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

A very sad looking Pale Mottled Willow, missing part of wing, found sitting on the outside of the trap last night.

Straw Underwing, a very smart looking moth

Found this Yellow Shell sitting on the bench this morning

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Only 166/37, 1 trap last night, about 1k B. verbasci beetles in & around trap! NFY Pearly U/W. Also Conv HM, RDP, 8 Sm M W, Marbled Clover, Coronet (plus beetles). 22 Fl R, 20 Vine's, 14 Beet etc. One micro to be ID'd still, also Pale Tussock Cat found on the soffit board. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

Pearly Underwing, 1st of year last night

Noticed this on a soffit board, quite high up on our bungalow, step-ladder needed, Terry managed to take a photo. Very attractive caterpillar

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

391/45, 2 traps, nothing new in Hunstanton. Moths incl. Conv. H M, Delicate, Bordered Straw, 5 Sm M W. Also 2 Sm Ranunculus*, 1 P despicata* 1 E extimalis*, 2 E Limbata*, Coronet* & Oak Hook-tip. #teammoth #norfolkmoths Pair of Red Kites calling overhead.

One of 2 Small Ranunculus in the traps this morning.

Py despicata -Straw-barred Pearl, E extimalis -Marbled Yellow Pearl and E limbata -Dark-bordered Pearl.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

390/39 from 2 traps last night in Hunstanton. NFY Webb's Wainscot*, female. Also had 1 f Conv HM*, 1 Silver Y, 1 Rush V, 13 Sm M Willow, 1 Scarce B Straw*, 2 White-point, 127 Beet Moth, 48 Vine's, 5 Straw U/W, 1 Centre B Sallow, 4 Ch Characters* & 1 Coronet. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

F Convolvulus HM perched on our window frame, revving up, before settling down. Gone this morning.

Probably the palest Scarce Bordered Straw we've had.

Chinese Character, showing its legs for a change!

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

247/36 last night from 2 traps in Hunstanton. Nfy P paupella -Pale Seedhead moth*. Also 3 Convolvulus HM*, RDP, 6 Sm M Willow, 2 Rush V, 53 Vine's R, 39 Beet! Plus Tawny Wave, Orange Swift*, Firethorn Leaf-miner. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

P Paupella - Pale Seedhead moth, our first

1 of at least 3 Convolvulus HM last night

Phyllonorycter leucographella - Tiny Firethorn leaf-miner

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

247/36 last night in Hunstanton. Nfy P paupella -Pale Seedhead moth*. Also 3 Convolvulus HM*, RDP, 6 Sm M Willow, 2 Rush V, 53 Vine's R, 39 Beet! Plus Tawny Wave, Orange Swift*, Firethorn Leaf-miner. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

P Paupella - Pale Seedhead moth, about 17 trapped this year in Norfolk, first found in the county in 2017.

Phyl leucographella - Firethorn Leaf-miner, tiny little moth

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Had 3 Convolvulus HM last night here in Hunstanton, short clip attd

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

232/30 last night, much cooler here in Hunstanton. Nfy 3 x Centre Barred Sallow**. Also RDP, Delicate*, 2/3 Convolvulus HM feeding on N.Alata, 2 Rush V, 7 Sm M Willow, 2 E Limbata, Lesser Brd B Y/U*. Plus 62 Vine's R, 32 Turnip, 30 Beet moths. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

3 Centre-barred Sallow today, 1st for year

3 Centre-barred Sallow today, 1st for year, different markings.

Delicate, an immigrant moth, possibly now resident? A very attractive moth.

Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing, another very attractive moth.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

59/21 last night, wet and windy here in Hunstanton. Nothing new. Best was a Scarce Bordered Straw, also 2 D/B, 1 White-point, Vine's R tops on 13, Turnip 7. Lime-speck Pug on window, not well hidden! #teammoth #norfolkmoths Pair Red Kites low over garden, calling, at 6.30am.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

71/23 last night, 1 trap in Hunstanton. Stormy earlier, nothing new. 1st m Convolvulus HM**, Orange Swift*, Rush Veneer*, White-point, Ellie HM, 6 Turnips, 22 Vine's R, Cydia amplana etc. 2 Humming-bird HM around Buddleia in evening, another in conservatory in afternoon. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

A fresh looking male Convolvulus HM, found sitting in trap this morning.

still sitting patiently, awaiting release!

Gold Swift, latest flying of the swifts here.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

352/46, just 1 trap in Hunstanton. Nothing new, Beet moths tops with 128! Also Silver Y, 2 Sm M Willow, Convolvulus HM, Bordered* & Scarce Bordered Straw*, Gold Spot* - high up on guttering, E Limbata, 3 White-point, Treble-bar,* 26 Turnip, 41 Vine's R. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

Immigrant - Bordered Straw. our 5th of the year

Scarce Bordered Straw, another immigrant, our 2nd of the year

Gold spot, our 2nd of the year, found high up on the guttering, a ladder was needed to get a photo!

Another Treble-bar, showing his underwings after release.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

267/41 from 2 traps in Hunstanton. Nfg Agon purpurea -Least Brown Nfy Swamm pyrella -Copper-fringed Drab Only 46 Turnips! Also incl. 9 Box Tree moths & a Parornix agg. Painted Lady butterfly in conservatory this morning. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

Agonopterix purpurea -Least Brown. Just managed to take 1 photo before it fled. Not common in this area.

Swammerdamia pyrella - Copper-fringed Drab. Tiny moth, only our 2nd for the garden

Box Tree moth, slightly different pattern

Parornix sp, tiny moth, best we could do!

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

13/8, 2 traps again in Hunstanton. 660/60 - nothing new, except a Eutanyacra picta ichneumon wasp*, uncommon in this area. We didn't count C Masoners or Beet moths. We had 276 Turnip, 76 Vine's, 45 Lge YU etc. Also Straw U/W*, Roseate Marble* & a Maple Stilt* with friend. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

Eutanyacra picta ichneumon wasp, in trap this morning, uncommon here.

Maple tilt with friend, always look so fierce.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

12/8 -688/54 in Hunstanton. Lost quite a few! Nfg Clay Triple-lines*, rather tatty, Endo. marginana (Bordered Marble) & Phyll acerifoliella (Maple Leaf-miner) Nfy Blood Vein & Lime HM*. Turnips 280, Vine's R 99! Also Swallow Prominent* & 9 Latticed Heath*. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

Lime Hawk Moth, landed on Terry's hand last night, then went into trap, came out again and spent the night sitting on the edge of the trap.

9 Latticed Heaths in traps, all different colours, this one decided to go onto Ann's hand as she was trying to take it's photo.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

11/8- 204/43, 2 traps out again in Hunstanton. 156 Turnip, 33 Vine's R. Plus Dep. radiella-Parsnip Moth*, Bedstraw HM*, Sm Ranunculus*, Tawny Wave*, Delicate, Rusty Dot P, 6 Sm M Willow, C amplana etc. #teammoth #norfolkmoths Sparrowhawk through garden at speed!

Bedstraw Hawk-moth in the trap this morning.

Another Small Ranunculus, subtle markings.

A favourite, Tawny Wave, very fresh looking, was a scarce Norfolk resident, but fairly well recorded in recent years.

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

10/8, 308/41 in Hunstanton, NFY Orange Swift*, Bedstraw HM & Sc Bd'd Straw*. Also 125 Turnip, 2 Conv. HM*, 1 ea Poplar & Elepht HM, 1 Delicate*, 2 E limbata etc. Hummingbird HM in garden again. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

2/2 and here is a short clip of the Convolvulus HM from last night. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

1/2 Last night we had 2 Hawk Moths feeding on the Nicotiana Alata, here in Hunstanton. One was the expected Convolvulus HM and th,is first one a Bedstraw HM. Interesting to see the difference in feeding, due to the length of proboscis. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

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annterrys-7.bsky.social @annterrys-7.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

9/8-384/55 in Hunstanton, 2 traps out, Nfy 2 Convolvulus HM, Square-spot Rustic* & Lath. strigana* - (Slender Rufous T) Also Grade 4, poss Phyll. sorbi (Rowan Leaf-miner) just got to find its mines on our Rowans! Turnips 135, Rusty-dot Pearl 1, E limbata* 2, Sm M Willow 6*. #teammoth #norfolkmoths

Lathronympha strigana - Slender Rufous Tortrix, our 1st since July 2022

Evergestis limbata - Dark-bordered Pearl. 2 last night

Small Mottled Willow, over 3,000 trapped in Norfolk so far, amazing.

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