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Louise C - 13 August 2006
nowt in the moth trap this morning!! But it did rain all night! does that make a difference?? anyone???
Louise C - 12 August 2006
Good evening all! I've made a moth trap following the directions in BBC Wildlife magazine (other wildlife magazines are available)! Going to put it out tonight, and I'll keep you posted as to what I find tomorrow. Maybe that silver y will come back, although I've read they are day flyers??
Laura and Ursula Barnard - 12 August 2006
Thank you so much for this fantastic site. We found a moth in our garden which was lovely, but we did not know what it was. My daughter and I managed to identify it in only a couple of minutes using your site - it was a tiger moth. Look forward to using it again when we spot our next one
Derek Eaton - 11 August 2006
An extremely useful site, especially for rank amateurs such as myself. I particularly like the illustrations of larval stages. Keepup the good work!
paul black - 10 August 2006
I was reading the entry for the Jersey Tiger Moth, that it is mainly found in the Channel Islands and the South Coast of England.
I was lucky enough to take a number of photos of this moth last weekend along the Tiverton Canal Tow Path. I had never seen this moth before, it was a pleasant suprise.
This site is very useful ideed.
I was lucky enough to take a number of photos of this moth last weekend along the Tiverton Canal Tow Path. I had never seen this moth before, it was a pleasant suprise.
This site is very useful ideed.
Rob Long - 10 August 2006
Hello Ian,
Saw a Jersey Tiger yesterday 10/07/06 - I live in South Devon, tried numerous sites to track it down, but to no avail. I had no idea then which moth it was.
Found your site and your new search by colour was excellent. Black, Yellow and Stripes, did the trick. For a moth novice it was ideal.
Many Thanks,
Rob
Saw a Jersey Tiger yesterday 10/07/06 - I live in South Devon, tried numerous sites to track it down, but to no avail. I had no idea then which moth it was.
Found your site and your new search by colour was excellent. Black, Yellow and Stripes, did the trick. For a moth novice it was ideal.
Many Thanks,
Rob
gary dolloway - 9 August 2006
dear sir madem
date 09-08-2006
a few words just to let you know that today i found a moth called
a WAVED SPHINX wich to my nollege comes from georgia usa
thought i shauld let you know just incase you havent got this one on record
forgot to tell you its at the larvee stage
date 09-08-2006
a few words just to let you know that today i found a moth called
a WAVED SPHINX wich to my nollege comes from georgia usa
thought i shauld let you know just incase you havent got this one on record
forgot to tell you its at the larvee stage
Jo - 9 August 2006
A really useful site, I work in an education centre and I will point people in the direction of this site as it is easy to use and the images are very good. I hope you continue to expand your database of images! Thanks
Denise Welsh - 8 August 2006
Still seeing Jersey Tiger Moths in my garden in South East London - between one and four flitting around at various times of day and eve. I am guessing they will breed here, so I will look out for Wooly Bears. Anyone know when the larvae are likey to appear?
Ross Parsons - 7 August 2006
Hello everyone,
I came across a moth in my kitchen this evening that I have not come across before. It had black wings with a white patch on each of the wings shaped in a collar bone shape near the top part of the wing. The head had a protruding orange/red patch that was not a marking but more a \"lump\"/part of the head.
If anyone can put a name to the moth I would be most grateful.
Regards,
Ross.
I came across a moth in my kitchen this evening that I have not come across before. It had black wings with a white patch on each of the wings shaped in a collar bone shape near the top part of the wing. The head had a protruding orange/red patch that was not a marking but more a \"lump\"/part of the head.
If anyone can put a name to the moth I would be most grateful.
Regards,
Ross.
mary ford - 7 August 2006
You have a very clear site. We have been rearing a knot grass caterpillar ,well it looks very like yours ,many thanks Mary Ford
Jennifer Harrison - 7 August 2006
Over the past few days we have noticed a moth (or butterfly) in our garden and am unable to identify it... It is about 1 to 1 1/2 inches long, brown on it's body and wings and colourful, orange, yellow and black with possibly some white on the tail.. The 'tail' bit actually looks as if it's been cut square... We havn't seen it land, it just hovers over the flowers pushing into the centre of the flowers what looks to be a long tube (tongue??).. Can anyone advise what this Moth/Butterfly might be please...., Thanks in advance for any assistance.
Mrs Deirdre Leighton - 5 August 2006
Really easy identification of Garden Tiger moth. Thank you so much as I have never seen one before. I live in Devon.
Will visit your sit again, keep up the good work.
Will visit your sit again, keep up the good work.
annie - 5 August 2006
Thanks for this... was tremendously helpful in identifying a Jersey Tiger I disturbed in the bathroom which has followed the light here to my computer. Am about to liberate it into my garden in South London SE5
Tony Hammerton - 4 August 2006
An utterly impossible website to learn from. Nothing is in alphabetical order, the thunbnails seem to be mainly of life-stages that the beginner hasn't seen or would never regognise so the fascinating moth I found in my kitchen this evening is now free to leave and I'm none the wiser.
Such a shame - I was fascinated for an hour.
Tony
Such a shame - I was fascinated for an hour.
Tony
jenny wren - 4 August 2006
I've just identified a very beautiful, very hairy caterpillar from the photos on this site. Its The Vapourer,its brilliant being able to put names to them and see what they will become. Ive never seen one of these before. Its in my garden on my bonsai sycamore,BOLTON Lancs.this site is truly wonderful
Lesley Prior - 4 August 2006
We live on a farm in Devon with some amazing butterflies (Small Pearlbordered , Silver Washed and High Brown Fritillaries among them) and having just got to grips with the names and ID of them I'm turning my attention to the moths. We have some beauties but don't know which book to go for to help identify them. Can you suggest a good pictorial field guide? Thanks.
Tony Wharton - 4 August 2006
I think Ian has perfected a very professional-looking site, which I find very interesting and informative. Thank you Ian
Guillermet Christian - 4 August 2006
Hello,
Your web site is really the first ! Quality of photos are excellent.
I am very enjoy to consult your bew site.
I am french and I am working on moths of R?union island (near madagascar). It is fare from England and Irland !
Best regards.
Guillermet Christian
Your web site is really the first ! Quality of photos are excellent.
I am very enjoy to consult your bew site.
I am french and I am working on moths of R?union island (near madagascar). It is fare from England and Irland !
Best regards.
Guillermet Christian
Louise C - 3 August 2006
I've just used this site to identify a Silver Y that's been in and out of my house for the past week. Sadly it went on it's merry way before I could get a photo, but maybe it'll come back...hope so! Great site btw!!
m ford - 2 August 2006
I have found a caterpillar that I have faild to identify and need advice
Julie Baker - 1 August 2006
I've just managed to identify a large beautiful moth i found in my bedroom
last night. It was a Dark Crimsom Underwing. It states on your site that this is rare and only found in the New Forest, which is strange because I live in Sidcup in Kent, but have just returned from holidaying in the Isle of Wight. Is it possible that it returned home with us?
last night. It was a Dark Crimsom Underwing. It states on your site that this is rare and only found in the New Forest, which is strange because I live in Sidcup in Kent, but have just returned from holidaying in the Isle of Wight. Is it possible that it returned home with us?
Alan Roman - 1 August 2006
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Deric Hattrell - 1 August 2006
Useful for identifying a large moth
shaun palfrey - 31 July 2006
Hello I have recently taken a photo of a moth in my back garden in Paignton Devon It is a Bright pink and Lime green colouring and would like some help in identifying it Many thanks Shaun Palfrey
Derek Tutt - 31 July 2006
A wonderful and very much appreciated reference site, plus first-class help with identification.
Ross Wilson - 31 July 2006
Hi.
I'm just wondering, how do moths reproduce?
I'm just wondering, how do moths reproduce?
David Crocker - 30 July 2006
Good site - found it when looking up the Cinnabar moth. The Woodland Trust have converted some local hillside farmland to woodland with grassy heathland areas too as part of the southern Mersey Forest project. Just recently it was populated with probably thousands of these moths and more recently the invasive ragwort and the ground are covered in their caterpillars.
Graham - 30 July 2006
Have ID a hummnigbird hawk moth from your site feeding on trailing geraniums in my back garden (Rainham Kent)29/07/06.Hane never seen one in the wild managed to get a pic of it.What a terrific site.
marjorie brown - 30 July 2006
seen today 30th july 2006 on honeysuckle in out garden in Bedford quite a few Hummingbird Hawk moths. Never seen them before just identified them. always been interested in our wildlife, and now even more interest in moths. I think they must be on the increase.