iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Darren Underwood @dku1000.bsky.social · 4h

The highlight of Saturday's daytime moth visit to Clare was the discovery of the leaf mines of Phyllonorycter medicaginella (Medick Leaf-miner), a recently established resident and a species new to Suffolk. Spotted on a Melilot species by our eagle-eyed CMR. #mothsmatter

0183

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Darren Underwood @dku1000.bsky.social · 12h

Coleophora peribenanderi (Thistle Case-bearer). Larval case and feeding windows. One thistle plant had extensive feeding damage on multiple leaves. Clare, Suffolk (03/10/26) #mothsmatter

082

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Darren Underwood @dku1000.bsky.social · 12h

Coleophora potentillae (Potentilla Case-bearer). Larval cases and feeding windows. Approximately 10 cases seen around one short section of mixed bramble and Dewberry. Clare, Suffolk (03/10/26). #mothsmatter

1112

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Darren Underwood @dku1000.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

An excellent educational visit (yesterday) to Clare with the Suffolk Moth Group resulted in records of just over 100 (mainly) micro moth species across two tetrads. Some really nice species seen and plenty of photos to go through. Here are a few to start with. 🙂 See ALT text. #mothsmatter

Emmelina monodactyla (Common Plume). Larva found at rest on Common Nettle

Bucculatrix frangulella (Buckthorn Tuft). Leaf mine on Purging Buckthorn. Not previously recorded from this part of Suffolk.

Coleophora anatipennella (Pistol Case-bearer). A very small larval case on Blackthorn. Feeding windows nearby.

Ectoedemia erythrogenella (Coast Dot). Leaf mine on bramble. Appears to be spreading inland.

0142

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Darren Underwood @dku1000.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Southern Green Shieldbug (Nezara viridula). At least 10 nymphs seen at Clare in West Suffolk (vc26) today. #UKBugs

05211

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Allan Eaton @aceaton.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It all started so well, warm & still with the 1st moth in this smart Pearly Underwing, then the moon came up & the bats arrived (1 narrowly missed my head!), more migrants with 16 S M Willow, 4 P vitrealis & 3 Western Conifer Seed Bug also 11 Clancy's R, 5 L album W, Wax M & Red-line Quaker NFY

062

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Steve Aylward @steve-aylward.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Fingers crossed for some interesting moths this evening as conditions excellent here in Suffolk. First arrival didn’t disappoint, a nicely marked Vestal #teammoth @bc-suffolk.bsky.social @suffolkwildlife.bsky.social

1173

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Richard Perryman @richperr501.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Beautiful Marbled - caught by Actinic trap on 27th September, SW Ipswich.

1282

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Allan Eaton @aceaton.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Great to see 2 Mullein Wave on the night of 27/9 after an absence of a few years, with 2 more Plumed Fan-foot I assume they are well established locally, also 3 more Feathered Brindle, 7 L-album W, 6 Small Mottled Willow & down to 7 Clancy's Rustic #teammoth

0144

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Butterfly Conservation Norfolk @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Reports received of Swallowtail caterpillars feeding on Fennel. These are likely to be the Continental Swallowtail (gorganus), not the British one (britannicus) which is found only in the Norfolk Broads. We would be interested to hear of any sightings of the Continental form.#savebutterflies

23715

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Allan Eaton @aceaton.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Groundhog night + on 25/9, 1 NFY Vestal, another Plumed Fan-foot, C plebejana, 3 Delicate, 8 L-album W, 2 P vitrealis, 3 Feathered Brindle & a new record 13 Clancy's Rustic, also some 2nd brooders, Swallowtail, Yellow-tail & Least carpet #teammoth

0314

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Darren Underwood @dku1000.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Some local leaf mines from over the last week: 1. Bucculatrix cidarella (Alder Tuft). On Alder 2. Bucculatrix ulmifoliae (Surrey Elm Tuft). On elm 3. Ectoedemia atricollis (Barred Fruit-tree Dot). On Pear 4. Stigmella malella (Apple Dot). On apple See ALT text #mothsmatter

Bucculatrix cidarella (Alder Tuft). Leaf mine on Alder. Foxearth Meadows Nature Reserve, Essex.

Bucculatrix ulmifoliae (Surrey Elm Tuft). Leaf mine on elm. Acton, Suffolk.

Ectoedemia atricollis (Barred Fruit-tree Dot). Leaf mine on Pear. Long Melford, Suffolk.

Stigmella malella (Apple Dot). Leaf mines on apple. Long Melford, Suffolk.

0122

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Allan Eaton @aceaton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The new normal here in Kessingland last night, Plumed Fan-foot (got me over excited till I realised what it was!), 8 L-album Wainscot, 5 Clancy's R, Delicate, 3 Feathered Brindle & Lesser Wax Moth, 2 migrants - Palpita vitrealis & Oncocera semirubella #teammoth

0193

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Simon Knott @sjbknott.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Banded Pine Carpet (Pungeleria capreolaria) last night in Bengeo, 1st record for Herts. @migrantmothuk.bsky.social @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social

1559

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Norfolk Moths (Jim Wheeler CMR) @norfolkmoths.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Tebenna micalis Beautiful Twitcher New for VC28. Day-flying migrant with only 3 Norfolk records, first recorded in 2016.

0194

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Jack Levene @snapsjackel.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

After weeks of average trapping last night finally livened up. Was celebrating finding my first Ni Moth when I found a totally unexpected Fisher's Estuarine Moth apparently only the 3rd Suffolk record, both the others at Landguard. Also a September Thorn, only the 2nd for my garden #suffolkmoths

Fisher's Estuarine Moth (Gortyna borelii)

0113

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Ipswich Golf Club Ltd ecology page @igcecology.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Rain finally arrived Ipswich Golf Club & recovery has been remarkable. Heather was looking very sorry for itself in August with many brown patches & little flowering but now reshooting from the base with lot of fresh green growth

001

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Kat Dahl @wildkatdahl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Anyone ever seen a pinker Vestal?! 🩷 Found this tiny stunner in the Amberley Bottoms. #rhodometrasacraria #sussexmoths #ukmoths #teammoth #mothsmatter #bugsky @migrantmothuk.bsky.social

Tiny, bright pink moth with a triangle dusted with cream, sitting in grass.

4806

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Darren Underwood @dku1000.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Two nice 'new for the year' autumn species found on blackberries last night at Long Melford in Suffolk: SALLOW and PINK-BARRED SALLOW. Also the first Brick for the year and Vestal and Small Mottled Willow to the moth trap. #mothsmatter

1379

Reposted by Neil Sherman

William Brame @landguardbirder.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Fortunate to have been at Landguard this morning when Tom Salt our ringing Warden found a Queen of Spain Fritillary

0296

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Suffolk Naturalists’ Society @suffolk-nats1929.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Here's a printable flyer for sharing details of the SNS and NNNS Conference on 10th October at the Corn Hall in Diss, IP22 4LB. To book a place please use the QR code or visit sns.org.uk/sns-meetings...

056

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Rob Yaxley @robyaxley.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

This will be an interesting day! Tickets on sale now.

157

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Allan Eaton @aceaton.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The only migrant of note last night was a bit of a pleb (Crocidosema plebejana), best a fine Bloxworth Snout, a late Nyctegretis lineana, Feathered Ranunculus NFY, 6 Delicate & 3 Ancylosis oblitella #teammoth

0175

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Steve Aylward @steve-aylward.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

First ever beautiful marbled for my Charsfield garden, a well travelled individual accompanied by two delicate and rush veneer #teammoth @bc-suffolk.bsky.social

0386

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Nick Littlewood @blackdogbirder.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

It might be a record year for Small Mottled Willows down south, but just the 2nd for the year (and ever) was in garden trap today. Then one flew up from grass this afternoon, mimicking a tristella. Maybe more to come in days ahead? Portsoy (VC94 - Banffshire) @migrantmothuk.bsky.social #teammoth

Looking down on a Small Mottled Willow moth among grass in sunny conditions.

0182

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Rarechat @sibe4me.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

For all you who are complaining that your traps were mediocre, they could have been worse...439 Large Yellow Underwings swamped the trap...and all you could hear is clicking...never heard it before and no idea how they made the noise... 😬😳 #teammoth

6343

Reposted by Neil Sherman

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This year’s drought has been unprecedented in the 200-year historical record in England and Wales in terms of its rapid onset, dryness & heat. While it has drawn comparisons with the long, hot summer of 1976 – seen as the UK’s ‘benchmark’ drought – there are marked differences. Swipe ➡️ 1/

27330

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Richard Perryman @richperr501.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Caught this in a 40W Actinic trap 0n the 6/7 July this year, in Ipswich Suffolk. It seems to be Coleophora Vibicella (Large Gold Case Bearer) but they are not meant to be in Suffolk. What else could it be? @mothiduk.bsky.social @neilsmothman.bsky.social

323

Reposted by Neil Sherman

William Brame @landguardbirder.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A Passenger, moth was in one of Landguard's moth traps but escaped before being snapped so no pic @neilsmothman.bsky.social

072

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Butterfly Conservation Suffolk @bc-suffolk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

From Landguard, Moth trapping: 25 moth species present between our 3 traps. Moth of the morning is the Flounced Rustic (Luperina testacea), a moth that should be common at this time of the year but numbers are very low, presumably to drought conditions.

042

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Darren Underwood @dku1000.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I suspected these two leaf mines (found on a large hedgerow Pear tree in Long Melford last week) were Stigmella minusculella (Little Pear-tree Dot), so it was great to have them confirmed as this species and as the first record for Suffolk. Thanks to all who helped with the ID. #mothsmatter

Stigmella minusculella (Little Pear-tree Dot). Leaf mine on Pear.

1153

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Laura Sharp @laurasharp.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Further good news after Dark Bordered Beauty was rediscovered in Northumberland. This morning I confirmed a new site for the species in Scotland. Last year I was surprised to find a single male in one of my traps, but we thought it could be a wanderer. Last night, I found 2 more males! #TeamMoth

A male Dark Bordered Beauty moth sits amongst the heather

7707

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Allan Eaton @aceaton.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Still fairly quiet here in Kessingland, the usual common migrants (best Convolvulus Hm on the ginger), 7 Ancylosis oblitella a new record, the Large & BB yellow UWs starting to wake up, pics of Blackneck NFY, Tawny Wave, A bundle of Coast Darts & Beautiful Marbled from 13th

1303

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Portland Bird Observatory @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Despite losing one of the Obs moth-traps that was bowled over in the middle of night by frolicking animals of some sort there were still some prodigious migrant totals logged eg 812 Small Mottled Willows was their second highest total ever and 24 Small Marbled was their highest total ever.

0374

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Butterfly Conservation Suffolk @bc-suffolk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

From Landguard, New to Suffolk five years ago Dotted Masoner (Blastobasis vittata) has found its way down here this year. It's an adventive species originating in Madeira.

061

Reposted by Neil Sherman

James Phillips @james1phillips.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Lots and lots of moths from night of 12th Aug on the Dorset Chalk! Highlights from an Actinic & MV light were 289 Small Mottled Willow, 211 Delicate! Vestal, Cream-bordered Green Pea, 4 Langmaid's Yellow Underwing, Old Lady + conservative estimate of 4000 Common Wainscot!! @dorsetmoths.bsky.social

0112

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Henry Wyn-Jones @henrywynjones.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

An amazing night field trapping in North Hertfordshire last night. Staggering number of moths. The most unbelievable of the lot were c.150 Delicates! Backed up by 15! Ancylosis oblitella and 500+ Small Mottled Willow. Crazy year #TeamMoth

6381

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Steve Aylward @steve-aylward.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Two very welcome new records for the garden, peach blossom and marbled clover. Probably the best night of the year for me. #teammoth @bc-suffolk.bsky.social

0132

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Andy Symes @andysymes.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Two recent crazy nights trapping with cheap LEDs and homemade traps on chalk grassland in North Herts: 3 Aug >>1,000 Small Mottled Willow 13 Aug c150 Delicate British records for both? A crazy summer, or the new normal? Answers on a postcard (that's covered in Small Mottled Willows) #TeamMoth

1010811

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Butterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Rare moth makes a comeback after more than 70 years! For decades, the only site where the Dark Bordered Beauty could be found in England was Strensall Common in Yorkshire. Now a second population has been rediscovered at the National Trust's Wallington estate, providing new hope for the species.

A Dark Bordered Beauty moth, with yellow and brown patterned wings, resting on a green leaf amongst grass

114025

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Norfolk Moths (Jim Wheeler CMR) @norfolkmoths.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Caloptilia fidella (Hop Stilt) First for Norfolk. Feeding signs, mines and larvae found in several south Norfolk sites by J. Dothie 07/08/2026. Likely to spread wherever Hop can be found. #norfolkmoths

3275

Reposted by Neil Sherman

John @astrapian.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

A trip to the Brecks this week included finding my first Common Gromwell at Market Weston Fen. As usual, I checked for any leaf mines or caterpillars and was delighted to find this Gromwell Ermine caterpillar... @suffolkwildlife.bsky.social @suffolk-nats1929.bsky.social

173

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Butterfly Conservation Suffolk @bc-suffolk.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

From Landguard, Moth trapping: 95 Moth species recorded between our 3 traps last night. Moth of the morning is Star-wort, a nationally scarce species that we last saw here five years ago. The larvae feed on the edges of saltmarsh sites on Sea-aster. - Suffolk Moths.

041

Reposted by Neil Sherman

David Steel @steelyseabirder.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The last of our Pufflings on the Isle of May are leaving although it was still a surprise to find this little fella in the moth trap! I soon released it successfully into the North Sea

317524

Reposted by Neil Sherman

George Tordoff @gmtord.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Ochsenheimeria taurella (Hairy Stem Moth). A strong contender for the title of UK's Scruffiest Moth - the ultimate dragged-through-a-hedge-backwards look. This one was suction sampled from grass tussocks on our allotment plot in Cardiff. Not very many Glamorgan records. #TeamMoth

2314

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Portland Bird Observatory @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

An exciting find for Nigel Jones and Mark Edgeller at their moth-trap at Freshwater Bay last night: a Verge-cricket - seemingly the second record for Britain after the recent discovery in Sussex.

110011

Reposted by Neil Sherman

William Brame @landguardbirder.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Ethmia bipunctella the first at my trap for several years now, a mostly coastal species in Suffolk

0233

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Ipswich Golf Club Ltd ecology page @igcecology.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Bracken rolling this week at Ipswich Golf Club - bruising the stems with the roller weakens it. A form of control where we don't want it to grow now chemical treatment is no longer possible. Continuing lack of rainfall & heat is now stressing some of our Heather areas unfortunately

011

Reposted by Neil Sherman

Portland Bird Observatory @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Huge reductions in moth numbers at the Obs on the last two cool/windy nights - Small Mottled Willows down to just double figures last night! - but sprinkle of presumably nearly all home-bred migrants still about to provide some interest.

0373