During our first Moth Survey at Calke Park, Explorer, NT on Thursday 18th June 2026, our team of recorders, Graham Finch and Sean Browne, recorded a total of 840 moths of 149 species. Whilst processing the final micro moths, two new species for VC57 Derbyshire were discovered and identified by Gen Det examination performed by Graham. The species were Coleophora betulella (Birch Pistol Case-bearer) and Aproaerema larseniella (Meadow White-barred). Both species fall into Category 4, which means they cannot be identified to species without scientific examination. The two new species takes the Micro Moth list for VC57 to 921.
Coleophora betulella and Gen Det Prep – Graham Finch
Aproaerema larseniella and Gen Det Prep – Graham Finch.