One of our verifiers accepted a record of 39.005 – Chrysoclista linneella (Lime Flame) from Matlock 23/6/2024, that was submitted to iRecord. At the time it was thought to be the first account of this species since 1863. Whilst I was updating species pages, I discovered two previous records that have recently been submitted to […]
The February 2025 bulletin features all the Derbyshire moth highlights during the month, some interesting records of a variety of Leaf Mines and an ID plate on the melanic forms of Dotted Border and Pale Brindled Beauty.
This months Moth of the Month goes to the Spring Usher, one of the harbingers of spring. Dave Evans and Christian Heintzen were the only moth-ers to have recorded this species in February. The moth is very variable in colour, ranging from black and white to brown and orange, to a drab grey brown. Can
The first bulletin for 2025. The January bulletin features all the Derbyshire moth highlights for 2024, the release of the Derbyshire Macro Moth Report for 2019-2023, and an article by Steve Nash on his list of migrant moths from his Cornish garden in 2024.
A paper on the Tiger Moths by Steve Mathers
The December bulletin features all the Derbyshire moth highlights, the release of the Derbyshire Macro Moth Report for 2019-2023, an article on the Sloe Pug by Archie Braddock
The November bulletin features all the Derbyshire moth highlights, the release of the Derbyshire Macro Moth Report for 2019-2023, the discovery of The Gem and The Delicate and the 3rd VC57 record of Acleris logiana.
The October 2024 Bulletin features all the Derbyshire moth highlights, a new macro moth species for the VC57 & Derbyshire. Unprecedented influx of Palpita Vitrealis, and much more
The September 2024 Bulletin features all the Derbyshire moth highlights, announcement of the new Derbyshire Moths Website, moths of the month.
A simple Identification Guide to the Pug Moths of Derbyshire – Edited by Tony Davison, Dave Evans & Steve Thorpe
In June 2003 I launched my personal website www.simplybirdsandmoths.co.uk. as a place to show-case my wildlife photography. I also wanted to start and create a central data base for Derbyshire Moths, which was another avid interest of mine; this was something that didn’t exist at the time. Over the years my personal website has grown
The August 2024 Bulletin features all the Derbyshire moth highlights, moths of the month
I ran my usual garden light trap overnight on 27th August 2024 in Melbourne, South Derbyshire. Whilst processing the trap on the morning of 28th August I discovered an unfamiliar Olethreutinae species. I managed to pot it and put it to one side for viewing later. I had a second Olethruetinae species, this time one
The July 2024 Bulletin features all the Derbyshire moth highlights, how to access the Macro & Micro Moth Checklists, Verification guide criteria and Moth of the Month – The Lunar Hornet.
This document explains what you should do with your moth records
The June 2024 Bulletin features all the Derbyshire moth highlights and a document that explains recommended aggregate species when entering records to iRecord. News update on the forth coming 5 Year Derbyshire Marco Moth Report.
The May 2024 Bulletin features a new species for Derbyshire and VC57, the Brindled White Spot. An article on Currant Clearwing and a superb ID Guide on selected Diarsia species by Christian Heintzen. Plus all the latest May Moth News.
The April 2024 Bulletin features two new species, the Dotted Chestnut, new for Derbyshire and the Treble Brown Spot, new for the VC57 and for Derbyshire. Plus all the latest April Moth News.
The March 2024 Bulletin features an official announcement with regards to the way forward with Derbyshire Moth Records. An excellent ID photo panel on Dusky Brocade & The Confused. Plus all the latest March Moth News.
The February 2024 Bulletin features an article on the migrant moths that arrived in Britain during the month. An article on photography tips for photographing micro moths and moth highlights from our Derbyshire moth recorders.
The January 2024 Bulletin covering Derbyshire Moth News. A feature on the introduction to Leaf Miners. Two new species of moth to VC57 and info relating to the status and future recording of Deep Brown Dart.
A report on the Moth highlights in Derbyshire during 2023
