Moth Survey Results - 19/05/2026

We we had 41 individual and 17 different species in the moth trap this morning, including the first Hawkmoth of the year. A selection of the moths are available to view at our welcome desk all day. Visit us next Tuesday morning from 7am if you would like to join staff in identifying moths from our light trap. If you are a WWT member you can show your card to the moth guide and gain early access to the reserve.

1. Eyed Hawkmoth 
2. White Ermine
3. Burnished Brass
4. Marbled Minor
5. Light Brown Apple Moth
6. Common Wainscot
7. Common Swift
8. Triangle Plume
9. Bright Line Brown Eye
10. Spectacle
11. Flame shoulder
12. Brimstone
13. Treble Lines
14. Dog's Tooth
15. Turnip Moth
16. Vine's Rustic 
17. Buff Ermine 

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