Cornwall Moth Group
Recent Cornish moth sighting highlights
as of Thu Sep 09 2010

ID Date Location, recorder & method Sightings
239 2010-08-15 Long Rock (SW5031) - Geoff Littler - Heath Trap (22W Circular Actinic)

1          Bloxworth Snout      RDB

Picture Provided

238 2010-08-01 Treboul, nr Polbathic (SX3457); Rose Bradley; Found by day

Death's Head Hawk-moth caterpillar. Photographed (photo copied to Leon Truscott)

237 2010-07-30 Carnyorth, Pendeen (SW3733); John Swann; Heath Trap (22W Circular Actinic)

1              Devonshire Wainscot         Na List

Picture provided.

236 2010-07-17 Bodelva (SX0455); John Gregory; Robinson Trap (125W MV)

1         Clancy's Rustic        Immigrant     Rarely Reported

Pictures Provided.

234 2010-07-08 Cabilla Woods (SX1365); Marilyn Edyvean, John Cook, & Les Webb; Dusking near light trap.

1           Leopard Moth             Rarely Recorded in Cornwall

1           White-line Snout           Nb List species.

Pictures provided.

235 2010-07-05 St. Neot (SX1867); Andy Whitney; At rest on Car near 15W Actinic trap

1              Ruddy Carpet          Nb List

Picture provided.

228 2010-06-12 Lizard (Village, SW7012), Terry Thirlaway, To Light

1          Striped Hawk (female)    Rare Migrant  

Picture provided.    

229 2010-06-09 Greatwork, Ashton (SW5930 ) Tony James - Own-build trap 25W UV + 25W White lamps

1        Pseudocoremia suavis       Adventive

The New Zealand Common Forest Looper has only been recorded in the UK in the back garden at Greatwork. Five were recorded in 2007, two in 2009, and now this specimen.

Pictures available.

231 2010-06-09 Torpoint (SX4355); Alan Pease; Actinic light

1128 Ancylis myrtillana   x1  new to Cornwall. A 'northwestern' species in Britain.

230 2010-05-21 Cardinham Woods, Bodmin (SX099668), Group Event, Lamp & Sheet Traps (2)

1           Marbled Brown              Local                  T&P James
4           Devon Carpet                 Nb List               T&P James
2           Barred Umber                Local                   T&P James
1           Barred Umber                Local                   F Johns
1           Grey Birch                     Rarely Recorded  F Johns

Visually confirmed.

226 2010-03-17 Tervergy Farm, Cury (SW6722), Frank Johns, Heath Trap (6W Actinic)

Red Sword Grass      1        Local, Immigrant?

227 2010-03-13 Tremayne Woods, Helford River (SW7325), Tony James, Sheet and Pyramid (2x25W Daylight + 2x25W UV)

Acleris notana       1          Rarely Reported
Determined by F.Johns

224 2009-11-13 Great Trethew (SX2860); John Nicholls; Daytime observation

1051 Acleris logiana  New for Cornwall

(Its British distribution was exclusively Scottish until 2003, when it was found in Hampshire)

232 2009-10-01 Church Cove (SW7112); Paul Kitchener (Suffolk); 125W MV

Lyonetia prunifoliella    1         1st Record for Cornwall

ID verified Martin Honey (NHM), Picture Provided.

223 2009-09-29 Downderry (SX316540); Steve Madge; Actinic light 15W

1990 Striped Hawk-moth x 1   Rare migrant

233 2009-09-29 Church Cove (SW7112); Paul Kitchener (Suffolk); 125W MV

Clancy's Rustic        1       Rare Migrant

222 2009-09-10 Torpoint (SX4354); Leon Truscott; Heath trap (40W Actinic)

896b Cosmopterix pulchrimella    A recent coloniser to Cornwall (and S.England). Found in several places as a leaf-mine, but I don't know if the moth has been recorded at light in Cornwall before.

221 2009-08-26 Egloshayle (SX0072); Mary Bower

Death's Head Hawk-moth found dead in garden

220 2009-07-24 NT Trelissick Gardens, Nr.Truro (SW8339) Public Trapping Event ……………………….. (3 Lamps on Sheets - FJ, T&PJ, G&PL)

Yponomeuta sedella        1    Nb List                F.Johns
Tachystola acroxantha     1   pRDB3                T&P.James
Epinotia abbreviana         1   Uncommon       F.Johns
Cydia nigricana                 1   Scarce, Rarely Reported  F.Johns
Endotricha flammealis       1    Scarce                F.Johns
Endotricha flammealis       2    Scarce                G&P.Littler
Slender Brindle                1    Rarely Reported F.Johns
White-line Snout               1    Nb List                F.Johns
Four-spotted Footman     17   Na List                F.Johns
Four-spotted Footman     23   Na List                T&P.James
Four-spotted Footman     17   Na List                G&P.Littler
Beautiful Snout                  1    Local                   T&P.James

219 2009-07-15 Tehidy Woods (SW6443) Ad-hoc Joint Trapping event ……………………. (2 Lamps on Sheets - GL, T&P.J [With JF & JS])

Lead-coloured Pug           1    Nb List                T&P.James
White-line Snout                1    Nb List                T&P.James

215 2009-07-12 Marazion (SW5131), Chris Barnard - Robinson Trap (125W MV)

Bloxworth Snout                 1     RDB          Very rare migrant.

216 2009-07-12 Greatwork, Ashton (SW5930 ) Tony James - Own-build trap 25W UV + 25W White lamps

Lunar-spotted Pinion        1     Rarely Recorded
Agonopterix nervosa          1    Rarely Recorded

211 2009-07-03 Poltesco Mill, The Lizard (SW7215) Ad-hoc Joint trapping event…………………...(4 Lamps on Sheets - FJ, T&PJ, G&PL, JF)

Small Grass Emerald       1     Na List      P&T.James
Small Grass Emerald       2     Na List      G&P Littler

Amblyptilia punctidactyla  1      New record for VC1 P&T.James

This Plume species previously only recorded in VC2

225 2009-07-01 Kilminorth Wood (SX2453); Phil Boggis; MV lamp on sheet

Agrotera nemoralis  A nationally rare pyralid moth (RDB1 - endangered) and new to Cornwall (although there is an undated, unsited 19th century reference to "West Cornwall" in the Victoria County History, quoted by Frank Smith in The Butterflies & Moths of Cornwall & IOS).  PB considers this specimen to probably be a migrant.

218 2009-06-28 Long Rock (SW5031) - Geoff Littler - Heath Trap (22W Circular Actinic)

White Satin Moth                1    Local, Rarely Recorded

217 2009-06-26 Long Rock (SW5031) - Geoff Littler - Heath Trap (22W Circular Actinic)

 Pretty Pinion                        1    First for VC1? - but identification not verified.

213 2009-06-25 Rospannel Farm, Crows-an-Wra (SW3926) Bernard Hocking - Trap, Skinner (125W MV)

Amblyptilia punctidactyla  1      New record for VC1

214 2009-06-24 Gwithian Green (SW587414) Joint Daytime Walk (4 people)

Scarlet Tiger                       3      Local        G&P.Littler
Scarlet Tiger                       3      Local        T&P.James

212 2009-06-23 Goonhilly NR (SW7221) Ad-hoc Joint trapping event (2 Lamps on Sheets)

Small Grass Emerald   1    Na List    F.Johns

210 2009-06-14 Gwithian Towans (SW5740) Frank Johns - Sheet (125W MV)

Small Elephant Hawkmoth  128   Local in 2 hours trapping

209 2009-06-12 Stithians Reservoir (SW7036) Joint Trapping Session for Stithians Bird Group...................................(3 Lamps on Sheets - FJ, T&PJ, G&PL)

Map Winged Swift            1    Local, Rarely Recorded F.Johns
Crambus uliginosellus        1     Nb List                F.Johns
Silver Hook                       1    Local                   F.Johns
Beautiful Snout                  1    Local                   F.Johns
Oblique Carpet                 2    Local                   T&P.James
Devon Carpet                   1    Nb List                F.Johns
Devon Carpet                   3    Nb List               T&P.James

208 2009-06-11 Greatwork, Ashton (SW5930 ) Tony James - Own-build trap 25W UV + 25W White lamps

 

Common Forest Looper (B.No. 1965a)  1   Female   Adventive

I first had this New Zealand species coming to my garden traps in April 2007. There were 5 single specimens between April-October, which were finally identified by John Chainey in the Natural History Museum, London, early in 2008.

207 2009-06-01 Trevergy Farm, Cury (SW6722) Frank Johns - Robinson Trap (125W MV)

Rannock Looper         1        Na List     Possible Migrant

205 2009-04-02 Luxulyan Valley (SX058573) Ad-hoc Joint trapping Event (3 lamps on sheets - F.Johns, P&T.James, P&G.Littler. - P.Boggis & M.Lowe also attended)

Dotted Chestnut         1          Nb List                      P&T.James
Frosted Green             1         Local                         P&G.Littler

206 2009-04-01 Trevergy Farm, Cury (SW6722) Frank Johns - Robinson Trap (125W MV)

Tawny Pinion              1          Local

204 2009-03-20 Devichoys Reserve, Perran-ar-Worthal (SW774382) Ad-hoc Joint trapping Event (3 lamps on sheets - F.Johns, P&G.Littler, P&T.James)

Spring Usher              1          Rarely Recorded    P&G.Littler
Dotted Chestnut         1          Nb List                      P&G.Littler

200 2009-03-19 Cadson Bury (SX3467); Leon Truscott & John Nicholls; Field Record

Orange Underwing  (1)      A scarce resident

203 2009-03-13 Luxulyan Valley (SX058573) Ad-hoc Joint trapping Event (2 lamps on sheets - F.Johns, P&T.James)

Spring Usher              1          Rarely Recorded    F.Johns
Yellow Horned            1          Rarely Recorded    F.Johns

199 2009-03-12 Plaidy (SX2653); Richard & Priscilla Salter; Heath trap (6W Actinic)

Pine Beauty       A local resident.

A very early date - one of the earliest ever county records

202 2009-02-24 Tremayne Woods, Helford River (SW730251) Ad-hoc Joint trapping Event (2 lamps on sheets - T.James, F.Johns)

Spring Usher              3          Rarely Recorded   T.James
Spring Usher              2          Rarely Recorded   F.Johns

201 2009-02-18 Tremayne Woods, Helford River (SW730251) Ad-hoc Joint trapping Event (2 lamps on sheets - F.Johns, T.James)

Spring Usher              2          Not Recorded Here Before   T.James

198 2008-09-29 Butter Hole, Nr. Padstow (SW 907778) Steve Whitehouse - At Rest in grass on Coastal Footpath

Convolvulus Hawkmoth       1           Immigrant (Verified - Mike Wall)

197 2008-09-16 Torpoint (SX436547); Leon Truscott; Heath Trap (15W Actinic)

Convolvulus Hawk-moth    1    (Scarce migrant)   

196 2008-09-09 Downderry (SX3154); John Nicholls; Heath Trap (15W Actinic)

Evergestis extimalis    1    Rare migrant  (Only 2nd VC2 record)

191 2008-09-07 Seaton Valley (SX3054); John Nicholls; Heath Trap (15W Actinic)

Ringed China-mark    6 (4 males, 2 females)              Scarce resident                 

195 2008-09-07 Plaidy (SX2653); Priscilla & Richard Salter; Heath Trap (6W Actinic)

Scarce Bordered Straw    1    Rare migrant

190 2008-09-02 Penlee Battery CWT Reserve (SX4349); Leon Truscott; Field record

Tebenna micalis    Rare migrant   A single on 2nd Sept was the last in a series commencing on 27th July at Penlee Reserve and subsequently found at 17 mostly coastal sites in the southeast of the county by John Nicholls and Leon Truscott. Quantities of between 1 and 15 were noted, with the larger numbers at Penlee Reserve and Seaton Valley (SX3055).  It would appear that, apart from 2 records in West Devon by Tom Sleep, only The Lizard has provided similar sightings, with a similar series of records from Frank Johns and others.

189 2008-08-31 Trevergy Farm, Cury (SW6722) Frank Johns - Day Observation on Fleabane

Tebenna micalis                   4           Rare Immigrant

188 2008-08-30 Windmill Farm, The Lizard (SW6915) Frank Johns - Day Observation on Fleabane

Tebenna micalis                   2           Rare Immigrant

194 2008-08-30 Mt Edcumbe Country Park (SX4552/4553); 1 x Skinner Trap (125MV), 1 x 125MV Lamp on sheet; 1 x 15W UV Lamp on sheet, 1 x Skinner Trap (15W UV Lamp)

Ypsolopha alpella    1    Rare (2nd county record?)

Aethes francillana   1     Rare (migrant?)

Eudonia pallida    1    Rare (resident?)

Ringed China-mark    3    Scarce resident

Four-spotted Footman    64 (41 females, 23 males!)

Four-spotted Footman was the most numerous species, followed by Large Yellow Underwing with only 57. A total of 74 species were recorded (52 macro, 22 micro). The event was organised by Mt Edgcumbe Country Park.

186 2008-08-29 Trevergy Farm, Cury (SW6722) Frank Johns - Day Observation on Fleabane

Tebenna micalis                   10        Rare Immigrant

187 2008-08-29 Trevergy Farm, Cury (SW6722) Frank Johns - Robinson Trap (125W MV)

Convolvulus Hawkmoth       1           Immigrant

193 2008-08-29 Plaidy (SX2653); Priscilla & Richard Salter; Heath Trap (6W Actinic)

Ringed China-mark    1    Scarce Resident

184 2008-08-28 Trevergy Farm, Cury (SW6722) Frank Johns - Heath Trap (40W Actinic)

Tebenna micalis                   3          Rare Immigrant

185 2008-08-28 Trevergy Farm, Cury (SW6722) Frank Johns - Day Observation on Fleabane

Tebenna micalis                   17        Rare Immigrant

183 2008-08-27 Trevergy Farm, Cury (SW6722) Frank Johns - Day Observation on Fleabane

Tebenna micalis                   1          Rare Immigrant

192 2008-08-26 St Germans (SX3657); Eddy Williams; Heath Trap (6W Actinic)

Ringed China-mark    1    Scarce Resident

182 2008-08-22 Trevergy Farm, Cury (SW6722) Frank Johns - 125MV Lamp on Sheet

Canary-shouldered Thorn  1          Rarely Reported in western VC1

181 2008-08-19 Penlee Battery (SX436491); John Nicholls; Field record

Tebenna micalis   5    (Rare migrant)

171 2008-07-27 NT Trelissick Gdns (SW838396) - Group Event (4 traps)

European Moth Weekend

Cydia fagiglandana              1          Rarely reported  F.Johns
Eudona delunella                1           Nb List        F.Johns
Pammene fasciana              9           Nb List         F.Johns
Phycita roborella                1           Local           P.&G.Littler
Phycita roborella                1           Local           P.&T.James
Phycita roborella                5           Local           F.Johns
Barred Hook Tip                3           Local           F.Johns
Beautiful Snout                   1           Local           P.&G.Littler
Blomer's Rivulet                 1           Local           P.&T.James
Clay Triple Lines                1           Local           P.&T.James
Four-spotted Footman      50           Na List        B.Champion
Four-spotted Footman      10           Na List        P.&G.Littler
Four-spotted Footman      21           Na List        P.&T.James
Four-spotted Footman      17           Na List        F.Johns
Oak Nycteoline                  2           Local           F.Johns
Red Necked Footman        1           Nb List        F.Johns
Scarce Silver-lines              1           Local          P.&G.Littler
Scarce Silver Lines             1           Local          F.Johns
Slendle Brindle                    1          Rarely reported  F.Johns
Small China Mark            1           First since VCH? F.Johns
Water Veneer                      2           Local         F.Johns
White Line Snout                 1           BAP          F.Johns
Willow Ermine                     2           pRDB3       F.Johns
Willow Ermine                     6           pRDB3       P.&T.James
Yellow-barred Brindle         2           Local         P.&G.Littler

172 2008-07-27 Penlee Battery CWT Reserve (SX4349); John Nicholls & Leon Truscott; Field record

Tebenna micalis, a rare migrant. Found on a Fleabane plant. Seen again on the same plant on 1st and 2nd August - probably the same individual.

179 2008-07-27 Trethowel (SX012539); Roger & Ann Fleet; Skinner Trap 125W MV

Narrow-winged Pug   Rarely reported in VC2

173 2008-07-26 Greatwork, Ashton (SW5930 ) Tony James - Own-build Pyramid trap 2x25W UV+2x25W White lamps

Four-spotted Footman         1      Na List

170 2008-07-25 Luxulyan Valley (SX058573) - Group Event (2 traps)

European Moth Weekend

Blomer's Rivulet                     1       Nb List               P.& T.James
Cream-bordered Green Pea   1   Nb List              P.& T.James
Cream-bordered Green Pea   1   Nb List              F.Johns
Dingy Shell                             4   Local                 F.Johns
Waved Carpet                        3       Nb List               P.& T.James
Waved Carpet                        6      Nb List               F.Johns

174 2008-07-24 Greatwork, Ashton (SW5930 ) Tony James - Own-build trap 25W UV + 25W White lamps

Slender Pug                    1     Rarely Reported
(Determined F.Johns)

180 2008-07-24 Torpoint (SX436547); Leon Truscott; Heath Trap 40W Actinic

Bucculatrix thoracella    (New for Cornwall)

165 2008-07-23 Duloe (SX2358); Sue Gasson; External House Light

Red-necked Footman    (Nationally notable and increasingly scarce in Cornwall)

175 2008-07-20 Poldhu Cove (SW6620) - Frank Johns - 125W Lamp & Sheet

Devonshire Wainscot      1      Nb List
Crescent Dart                    1      Nb List

169 2008-07-19 Mullion (SW6719 ) Mike Thompson - Robinson Trap (2 x 25W Actinic)

Barret's Marbled Coronet 2      Nb List
Scarce Footman                  1      Local
Tebenna micalis                 2      Rare Migrant (verified F.Johns)

168 2008-07-18 Tehidy Woods (SW642436) Group Event (2 traps)

Beautiful Snout                     1         Local                P.& T.James
Beautiful Snout                     1         Local                F.Johns
Dioryctria abietella                2         Migrant             F.Johns
Red Necked Footman          2         Local                F.Johns

167 2008-07-13 Greatwork, Ashton (SW5930 ) Tony James - Own-build trap 25W UV + 25W White lamps

Cream-bordered Green Pea   1   Nb List

178 2008-07-12 Tehidy Woods (SW642436) Joint Event (2 Traps)

Beautiful Snout                     3         Local                F.Johns
Lilac Beauty                           1         Local                F.Johns
Tachystola acroxantha         1        pRDB3             F.Johns

166 2008-07-03 Greatwork, Ashton (SW5930 ) Tony James - Own-build trap 25W UV + 25W White lamps

Lilac Beauty                          1         Local

177 2008-07-03 Goonhilly NR (SW7221) Joint Event (2 traps)

Cream-bordered Green Pea      1         Nb List           F.Johns
Beautiful Brocade                      3         Local              P.&T.James
Clouded Buff                               2         Local             P.&T.James
Clouded Buff                               3         Local             F.Johns

176 2008-07-00 Trevergy Farm (SW6721) - Frank Johns - various traps

 July Summary
Crambus silvella                    1           First for Cornwall?
Eudonia lineola                       1           Nb List
Eudonia delunella                   1           Nb List
Yponomeuta sedella              2           Nb List
Willow ermine                          2           pRDB3
Cream bordered green pea    2          Nb List
Crescent Dart                           1           Nb List
Double Lobed                          6          Rarely reported
Four-spotted Footman         12           Na List
Oak nycteoline                         1           Local
Plain Pug                                   1           Local
Small Mottled Willow              1           Migrant

163 2008-06-29 Plaidy (SX2653); Priscilla & Richard Salter; Heath Trap (6W Actinic)

Barrett's Marbled Coronet        Nationally Scarce

(Confirmed L.Truscott)

162 2008-06-26 Carclew Terrace, Truro (SW8244) Phoebe Barr - Brought Indoors by family cat 'Mim'.

Convolvulus Hawkmoth     1         Migrant
(Identity determined and reported by Keith Spurgin, neighbour)

161 2008-06-14 Bostrase Pools (SW5731) CMG Group Event - 2 Lamps on Sheets

Lilac Beauty                 1                Local        T&P James

159 2008-06-01 Tregarne (SW7823) Mike Thompson - Skinner Trap (2 x 40W Actinic)

Porter's Rustic                     1         Rare Migrant

158 2008-05-13 Marsland (SS2317); Steve Ogden; 125W MV lamp

Chocolate-tip Clostera curtula     1     Very rare in Cornwall. This is probably only the second Cornish record.

160 2008-05-13 Mullion (SW6719 ) Mike Thompson - 25W UV Robinson Trap

Brindled Beauty                   1          First Report for VC1?   

157 2008-03-30 Marsland (SS2317); Steve Ogden; 125W MV Light

White-marked    1    Nationally notable. A rare resident in Cornwall

151 2008-02-12 Trevergy Farm Cury SW6722; Frank Johns; Day Observation

 Humming-Bird Hawkmoth      1

154 2008-02-12 Trevergy Farm Cury SW6722; Frank Johns; 40w Antinic

Euchromius ocella        1          Rare Migrant

155 2008-02-11 Torpoint (SX436547); Leon Truscott; Heath trap 40W actinic

Acleris umbrana        1        rare (pRDB1) resident             

153 2008-02-06 Greatwork (SW5930 ) T James - Own-build trap 25W UV + 25W White lamps

 Euchromius ocella        1          Rare Migrant

152 2008-01-28 Greatwork (SW5930 ) T James - Own-build trap 25W UV + 25W White lamps

 Euchromius ocella        1          Rare Migrant

156 2008-01-28 Downderry (SX314543); John Nicholls; 15W Actinic

Euchromius ocellea  x 1    Rare migrant

148 2008-01-23 Trevergy Farm Cury SW6722; Frank Johns; 40w Antinic

Euchromius ocella        1          Rare Migrant 

149 2008-01-21 Sunny Corner Lane, Sennen (SW3626); L. French; Garden Observation

Striped Hawkmoth         1             Migrant          Found alive in pool.

150 2007-12-31 Greatwork (SW5930 ) T James - Own-build trap 25W UV + 25W White lamps

Engrailed                       1            Out of Season        Fresh specimen.

147 2007-11-25 Downderry (SX3154); Steve Madge; Actinic Light

Clancy's Rustic           (Rare migrant)

146 2007-09-21 Torpoint (SX4255); Dave Allan: Light trap

Portland Ribbon Wave  x 1    Rare resident or migrant

145 2007-09-13 Torpoint (SX4255); Dave Allan: Light Trap

Red Underwing  x 1    Rare resident or migrant

144 2007-09-02 Torpoint (SX4255); Dave Allan: Light Trap Cydia amplana x 1 A rare migrant
143 2007-08-10 Torpoint (SX4255); Dave Allan: Actinic light

Euzophera pinguis  x 1     The second Cornish record (following one recorded by Phil Boggis in 2003)

142 2007-08-04 Mullion (SW6719 ) Mike Thompson - Overnight trap 2x40W Actinic

 Jersey Tiger                                      1       Nb Scarce, 2nd Record in W.Cornwall.

136 2007-08-03 Torpoint (SX4255); Dave Allan; Actinic light

Leopard Moth  x 1   Very rare in Cornwall. This is perhaps the seventh county record.

135 2007-07-31 Callington (SX3569); Bill Birkett; Actinic light

Straw Underwing  x 1  Very rare on mainland Cornwall, occasionally recorded on Scilly.

141 2007-07-21 RAF St. Mawgan (SW8663) CMG Group Event - 3 Lamps on Sheets

Scallop Shell                                   2         Local                    G&P Littler
Ebulea crocealis                             1        Local                     T&P James
White-lined Snout                            1       Nb Scarce             F.Johns

140 2007-07-19 Poldhu Cove (SW6620) Mike Thompson - 125W MV Lamp & Sheet

 Dolicharthira punctalis                  3         Nb Scarce

139 2007-07-18 Mullion (SW6719 ) Mike Thompson - Overnight trap 40W Actinic

Delicate                                           1         Migrant

134 2007-07-17 Downderry (SX3154); John Nicholls; Actinic light

Sitochroa palealis  x 1     Nationally notable and a rare migrant to Cornwall

127 2007-06-29 Torpoint (SX426550); Dave Allan: Actinic light Choreutis pariana (Apple-leaf Skeletoniser) Possibly the second Cornish record since VCH
125 2007-06-23 Torpoint (SX4255); Dave Allan: 15W Actinic Light

Ringed China-mark   x  1

New for East Cornwall (VC2) and very rare in the county.

(John Cooke recorded one at Mylor in 2006, and these may be only the 4th and 5th county records.)

126 2007-06-23 Torpoint (SX436547); Leon Truscott; 6W Heath trap

Conogethes punctiferalis *  x  1

New for Britain. Identified by the Natural History Museum.

* A pyralid moth found in east & southeast Asia and eastern Australia. The genus is undergoing some taxonomic investigation and further species may eventually be named.

137 2007-06-22 Poltesco Mill (SW7215) Mike Thompson - 125W MV Lamp & Sheet

Eudonia delunella                        1          Nb Scarce

138 2007-06-22 Poltesco Mill (SW7215) Mike Thompson - 40W Actinic Trap

Bordered Straw                              1         Migrant

132 2007-06-15 Goonhilly Downs (SW6719 ) Mike Thompson - 125W MV Lamp & Sheet Delicate 1 Migrant
131 2007-06-12 Poldhu Cove (SW6620) Mike Thompson - 40W Actinic Trap Barrett's Marbled Coronet 7 Nb Scarce
129 2007-06-08 Poldhu Cove (SW6620) Mike Thompson - 125W MV Lamp & Sheet Barrett's Marbled Coronet 6 Nb Scarce Pod Lover 1 Local L-album Wainscot 3 Nb Scarce Gallium Carpet 4 Local
130 2007-06-08 Poldhu Cove (SW6620) Mike Thompson - 40W Actinic Trap Barrett's Marbled Coronet 6 Nb Scarce
124 2007-06-06 Torpoint (SX4355); Alan Pease; 15W Heath Trap

Portland Ribbon Wave  x  1        Rare resident (?)

123 2007-05-29 Torpoint (SX436547); Leon Truscott; 6W Heath Trap

Clancy's Rustic  x  1        (Rare migrant)

There were several records in West Cornwall in 2006, but this appears to be new for East Cornwall (VC2).

122 2007-05-19 Poltesco (SW7215); Mike Thompson - 125W MV lamp on sheet

Barretts Marbled Coronet                1         Nb Scarce

128 2007-05-19 Poltesco Mill (SW7215) Mike Thompson - 125W MV Lamp & Sheet Barrett's Marbled Coronet 1 Nb Scarce
108 2007-05-15 Torpoint (SX436547); Leon Truscott; 6W Actinic Heath Trap

1771a  Cypress Carpet  x 1     (Rare, "adventist" species in Cornwall, with only two (?) previous records). An early date, too.

121 2007-05-12 Godolphin Woods (SW5932 ) T James - Pyramid Trap on Sheet

Assara terebrella                           1          Local, rarely reported

120 2007-05-05 Goonhilly Downs (SW6719 ) T James - Pyramid Trap on Sheet

Cream-bordered Green Pea       1          Nb Scarce

119 2007-05-04 Poltesco Mill (SW7215) Mike Thompson - 125W MV Lamp & Sheet

L-album Wainscot                         1          Nb Scarce - Out of Season
Pammene albuginana                     1          Nb Scarce

107 2007-04-29 Saltash (SX4358); Darrell Clegg; Actinic Light Trap

Maiden's Blush  x  1

106 2007-04-28 Horizon Farm (SX2567); Sue Gasson; Found at rest

Maiden's Blush    x  1

118 2007-04-27 Mullion (SW6719 ) Mike Thompson - Overnight trap 40W Actinic

Tachystola acroxantha                  5          pRDB

117 2007-04-21 Mullion (SW6719 ) Mike Thompson - Overnight trap 40W Actinic

Tachystola acroxantha                  1          pRDB

105 2007-04-15 Goonhilly Downs (SW7321) Mike Thompson; 125W MV Lamp on Sheet

Red Sword Grass       1              Migrant

116 2007-04-15 Greatwork (SW5930 ) T James - Own-build trap 25W UV + 25W White lamps

Currently Unidentified                   1          Possible Rare/New Migrant?
Being investigated by experts UK & Europe.

115 2007-04-13 Perranarworthel (SW7738 ) Becky Preston - 125W MV Lamp

Maiden's Blush                               1          Nb Scarce

104 2007-04-10 Penlee Battery CWT Reserve (SX4349); Leon Truscott; Daytime observation

667 Semioscopis steinkellneriana  x  1     Probably only the second record for Cornwall.

114 2007-04-08 St. Austell (SX0452 ) Roger Lane - Daylight Observation

Orange Underwing                        1          Local

113 2007-04-07 St. Austell (SX0452 ) Roger Lane - Daylight Observation

Orange Underwing                        3          Local

112 2007-03-31 Luxulyan (SX0556 ) Roger Lane - Daylight Observation

Orange Underwing                        1          Local

99 2007-03-26 Luxulyan Valley (SX058569); Roger Lane; (Daytime Observation)

 Orange Underwing  x 1       (a scarce resident)

111 2007-03-26 Luxulyan (SX0556 ) Roger Lane - Daylight Observation

Orange Underwing                        1          Local

110 2007-03-25 Camborne (TR14 0QG) Trish Furze - Daylight Observation, Nectaring

Hummingbird Hawkmoth             1          Migrant, hibernating

98 2007-03-07 Downderry (SX316540); Steve Madge; Actinic light;

Tawny Pinion    1         (Scarce resident, or migrant)

109 2007-02-15 Truro - John Chappel - Daylight Garden Observation

Hummingbird Hawkmoth             1          Migrant, hibernating

97 2007-01-30 Callington (SX359698); Bill Birkett;

Red Sword-grass       (Rare resident or migrant)

103 2006-12-06 Ropehaven (SX0349); M Downs - Day Observation, Nectaring

Hummingbird Hawkmoth           1           Immigrant

95 2006-11-24 Gorran (SW9941); M Lowe - Collected at lit window

Mottled Grey                                  1           Out of Season

46 2006-11-12 Downderry (SX316540); Steve Madge; Actinic light

White-speck (migrant) x 1

40 2006-11-07 Downderry (SX316540); Steve Madge; Actinic light

Palpita vitrealis (uncommon migrant) x 1

49 2006-10-26 Saltash (SX4358); Darrell Clegg; Actinic light

Small Mottled Willow  (uncommon migrant) x 1

5 2006-10-20 Poltesco Mill - Frank Johns & Tony James 125W MV lamp on sheet

Palpita vitrealis                              1           Immigrant           F Johns
Buff Footman                                 1           Out of Season    F Johns
Delicate                                          2           Immigrant           F Johns

15 2006-10-18 Saltash (SX4358); Darrell Clegg; Actinic light

Barred Sallow x 2

14 2006-10-14 Saltash (SX4358); Darrell Clegg; Actinic light

Barred Sallow x 1

94 2006-10-13 Bostrase Pools (SW571316) CMG Group Event - 2 Lamps on Sheets

Buff Footman                                 2           Out of Season    T James

44 2006-10-10 Downderry (SX316540); Steve Madge; Actinic light

The Cosmopolitan (uncommon migrant) x 1

93 2006-10-01 Penzance (SW467303); Mr Minister & A. Hales - Day Observation

Convolvulus Hawkmoth              1           Immigrant

92 2006-10-00 Trevergy Farm (SW6722) Frank Johns - 125W MV lamp in Skinner Trap

October Summary:
Gem                                                3           Immigrant

91 2006-09-29 Mullion (SW676194); A. Skidmore - Day Observation

Convolvulus Hawk moth             3           Immigrant

90 2006-09-28 North Country (SW696440); T. Lawrence - Evening Observation

Convolvulus Hawkmoth              1           Immigrant

89 2006-09-27 Poldhu Cove (SW663202); B. Jupp - Actinic Trap

Convolvulus Hawkmoth              2           Immigrant
Hummingbird Hawkmoth           1           Immigrant
Delicate                                        2           Immigrant
Large Ranunculus                       1           Local

45 2006-09-26 Downderry (SX316540); Steve Madge; Actinic light

The Cosmopolitan (uncommon migrant) x 1

88 2006-09-24 White Cross (SW888602); B. Formstone - Day Observation

Scarce Bordered Straw              1           Immigrant

47 2006-09-19 Downderry (SX316540); Steve Madge; Actinic light

Black-banded (scarce resident) x 1

87 2006-09-19 Boskenna Home Farm (SW423327); P. Mallett - Day Observation

Convolvulus Hawkmoth             1           Immigrant

86 2006-09-16 Torpoint : T. Higham - Day Observation

 Hummingbird Hawkmoth          1           Immigrant

33 2006-09-15 Poltesco Cliffs (SW729157) CMG Joint Event - 2 Lamps on Sheets

L-Album Wainscot                       1           Nb Scarce          T&P James
Delicate                                         2            Immigrant          T&P James
Scarce Bordered Straw              1            Immigrant          T&P James
Mecyna asinalis                           8            Coastal              T&P James
Black Banded                             2            B.A.P. Moth         F Johns
Northern Rustic                            1            Local                   F Johns

39 2006-09-15 Poltesco Cliffs (SW729157) CMG Joint Event - 2 Lamps on Sheets

L-Album Wainscot                       1           Nb Scarce          T. & P. James
Delicate                                         2            Immigrant          T. & P. James
Scarce Bordered Straw              1            Immigrant          T. & P. James
Mecyna asinalis                           8            Coastal              T. & P. James

85 2006-09-15 Tregrehan Mills (SX042541); Mrs Shanley & K. Cruickshanks - Day Observation

Hummingbird Hawkmoth          1           Immigrant

13 2006-09-14 Torpoint (SX4355); Alan Pease; Actinic light

Striped Hawk-moth x 1

50 2006-09-13 Torpoint (SX4355); Alan Pease; Actinic light

Small Mottled Willow  (uncommon migrant)  x 1

41 2006-09-12 Downderry (SX316540); Steve Madge; Actinic light

Palpita vitrealis (uncommon migrant) x 1

17 2006-09-11 Rame Head (SX4248); Leon Truscott; Daytime

Loxostege sticticalis x 1

32 2006-09-11 Goonhilly Nature Reserve (SW729211) CMG Group Event - Lamps on Sheets

Dark Sword Grass                       4           Immigrant          T. & P. James
Pearly Underwing                        1           Immigrant           T. & P. James
Scarce Bordered Straw               2          Immigrant           T. & P. James

10 2006-09-10 Penlee Pt (SX4348); Leon Truscott; Daytime

Loxostege sticticalis x 1

11 2006-09-10 Torpoint (SX4355); Alan Pease; Actinic light

European Corn-borer x 1

16 2006-09-10 Torpoint (SX4355); Alan Pease; Actinic light

Red Underwing x 1

42 2006-09-10 Downderry (SX316540); Steve Madge; Actinic light

European Corn-borer (rare migrant) x 1

31 2006-09-08 Bostrase Pools (SW571316) CMG Group Event - 3 Lamps on Sheets

Four spotted Footman                1            Na Scarce          T. & P. James
Pinion Streaked Snout                1            Local                  T. & P. James
Dark Sword Grass                       1           Immigrant          T. & P. James
Pearly Underwing                        1           Immigrant           T. & P. James
Scarce Bordered Straw               1          Immigrant           T. & P. James

48 2006-09-08 Downderry (SX316540); Steve Madge; Actinic light

Small Mottled Willow (uncommon migrant) x 2

12 2006-09-07 Torpoint (SX4355); Alan Pease; Actinic light

Palpita vitrealis x 1

8 2006-09-06 Torpoint (SW4355); Alan Pease; Actinic light

Loxostege sticticalis x 1

9 2006-09-06 Penlee CWT Reserve (SX4349); Tom Sleep; 15W Actinic lamp

Loxostege sticticalis x 1

51 2006-09-06 Torpoint (SX4355); Alan Pease; Actinic light

Striped Hawk-moth (rare migrant) x 1

84 2006-09-06 Tregarne (SW7823) Joint Event - Lamps on Sheets

Striped Hawkmoth                        1           Immigrant          F Johns

30 2006-09-05 Poldhu Cliffs (SW664200) Joint Event - 2 Lamps on Sheets

Ebulea crocealis                          1            Local                  T. James
Grass Eggar                                 3            Na Scarce         T. James

43 2006-09-05 Downderry (SX316540); Steve Madge; Actinic light

Striped Hawk-moth (rare migrant) x 1

27 2006-09-01 Torpoint (SX4354); Leon Truscott; Daytime observation

Red Underwing x 1

28 2006-09-01 Lizard Point (SW703115): T. Boultwood - Morning Observation

 Convolvulus Hawkmoth              1           Immigrant

29 2006-09-01 Marazion Marshes (SW514313) CMG Group Event - 3 Lamps on Sheets

Oblique Carpet                             1             Local                 T James, J Swann, & J Foster
Oblique Carpet                             1             Local                 G&P Littler
Brown Veined Wainscot             2             Local                 T James, J Swann, & J Foster
Webb's Wainscot                         1            Nb Scarce         G&P Littler
Southern Wainscot                      1            Local                  G&P Littler
Old Lady Moth                               1            Local                  G&P Littler
Cream Bordered Green Pea     1            Nb Scarce         G&P Littler
Pearly Underwing                        1            Immigrant          G&P Littler
Poplar Hawk                                 1            2nd Gen.            G&P Littler

83 2006-09-01 Poltesco Mill (SW725157) Joint Event - Lamps on Sheets

Striped Hawkmoth                        3          Immigrant          F Johns
Palpita vitrealis                              1          Immigrant          F Johns

82 2006-09-00 Trevergy Farm (SW6722) Frank Johns - 125W MV lamp in Skinner Trap

September Summary:
Vine's Rustic                                  1
Margaritia sticticalis                   3         Scarce Immigrant
Palpita vitrealis                              3          Immigrant
Cosmopolitan                               4          Immigrant
Vestal                                             17        Immigrant
White Speck                                   2         Immigrant
Old World Webworm                    1         Immigrant
Uresiphita polygonalis                1        V. Scarce Immigrant

38 2006-08-30 Landewednack (SW713126): T. Boultwood - Evening Observation

Hummingbird Hawkmoth           1           Immigrant

18 2006-08-29 Downderry (SX316540);Steve Madge; Actinic light

Agriphila selasella x 1

37 2006-08-26 Goonhilly Nature Reserve (SW729211) CMG Group Event - Lamps on Sheets

Dark Sword Grass                      4             Immigrant         T. & P. James
Pearly Underwing                       1             Immigrant         T. & P. James
Scarce Bordered Straw              2             Immigrant        T. & P. James

36 2006-08-25 Tehidy Woods (SW641437) Joint Event - Lamps on Sheets

Dark Sword Grass                       1            Immigrant         T. & P. James

19 2006-08-20 Torpoint (SX4355); Alan Pease; Actinic light

Palpita vitrealis x 1

20 2006-08-20 Downderry (SX316540); Steve Madge; Actinic light

Palpita vitrealis x 1

23 2006-08-19 Downderry (SX316540); Steve Madge; Actinic light

The Cosmopolitan x 1

26 2006-08-13 Torpoint (SX4354); Leon Truscott; Actinic light

Ni Moth x 1

34 2006-08-11 Bostrase Pools (SW571316) CMG Group Event - 5 Lamps on Sheets

Four spotted Footman                3           Na Scarce         T. & P. James
Four spotted Footman                4           Na Scarce         G. & P. Littler
Twin-spotted Wainscot               2           Local                  T. & P. James
Twin-spotted Wainscot               2           Local                  G. & P. Littler
Scarce Bordered Straw               1          Immigrant           T. & P. James
Pearly Underwing                         1          Immigrant          G. & P. Littler
Dark Sword Grass                       1           Immigrant          G. & P. Littler
Devon Carpet                               1           Nb Scarce         G. & P. Littler

22 2006-08-10 Torpoint (SX4354); Leon Truscott; Attracted to lighted window

Striped Hawk-moth x 1

21 2006-08-09 Downderry (SX316540); Steve Madge; Actinic light

Pyla fusca x 1

81 2006-08-09 Poltesco Mill (SW725157) F. Johns - 125W MV Lamp on Sheet

Striped Hawkmoth                        1          Immigrant

35 2006-08-08 Stithians Reservoir (SW707364) Joint Event - 2 Lamps on Sheets

Devon Carpet                               11         Nb Scarce          T. & P. James
Devon Carpet                               5           Nb Scarce          G. & P. Littler
Small Rufous                               5           Local                    T. & P. James
Brown Veined Wainscot             3           Local                   G. & P. Littler

25 2006-08-05 Downderry (SX316540); Steve Madge; Actinic light

Ni Moth x 1

80 2006-08-04 Marazion Marshes (SW514313) CMG Group Event - 3 Lamps on Sheets

Devon Carpet                                1           Nb Scarce         T James & J Swann
Dark Barred Twin spot Carpet   1           Endangered     T James & J Swann
Webb's Wainscot                         1           Nb Scarce         T James & J Swann
Webb's Wainscot                         1           Nb Scarce         G&P Littler
Small Rufous                               3            Local                  G&P Littler
Cream Bordered Green Pea     1           Nb Scarce          G&P Littler
Four spotted Footman                2            Na Scarce         T James
Four spotted Footman                2           Na Scarce          G&P Littler
Brown Veined Wainscot             1           Local                   G&P Littler

24 2006-08-03 Rame (SX4248); Leon Truscott; Daytime observation

Small Marbled x 1

78 2006-08-02 Helford Estuary (SW759261): Dr. P. Smith - Day Observation

Four spotted Footman                 1          Na Scarce

79 2006-08-02 Poltesco Mill (SW725157) F. Johns - 125W MV Lamp on Sheet

Striped Hawkmoth                        1          Immigrant

76 2006-08-00 Sancreed (SW419295) David Flumms -

August Summary:
Four-spotted Footman                6           Na Scarce
Dark Sword-grass                       1           Immigrant
Pearly Underwing                        1           Immigrant
Small Mottled Willow                   1           Immigrant
Bordered Straw                            1           Immigrant

77 2006-08-00 Trevergy Farm (SW6722) Frank Johns - 125W MV lamp in Skinner Trap

August Summary:
Crocidosema Plebejana             1           Na Scarce
Ni Moth                                            2           Immigrant
White Point                                     1           Immigrant
Hummingbird Hawkmoth            1           Immigrant          (In Trap)
Gem                                                 1           Immigrant
Crescent                                         14         Local
Striped Hawkmoth                         1          Immigrant
Agonopteryx kaekeritziana            1
Cosmopolitan                                 5          Immigrant
Palpita vitrealis                               1          Immigrant
Margaritia sticticalis                    1          Scarce Immigrant
Convolvulus Hawkmoth                1          Immigrant

75 2006-07-28 Goonhilly Nature Reserve (SW729211) CMG Group Event - Lamps on Sheets

Twin-spotted Wainscot               1            Local                T&P James
Twin-spotted Wainscot               1            Local                G&P Littler
Striped Wainscot                          4            Local                G&P Littler

74 2006-07-24 Saltash (PL12 4SU): H. Tearne - Attracted to Room Light

Jersey Tiger                                   1           Nb Scarce

73 2006-07-23 Merryhill Farm (SW592308): Group - 2x25W UV +2x25W White Cluster on Sheet

Four spotted Footman                5            Na Scarce         T&P James, J&V Marshall

72 2006-07-21 Tehidy Woods (SW641437) CMG Group Event - 4 Lamps on Sheets

Blomer's Rivulet                           1            Nb Scarce        T&P James
Blomer's Rivulet                           3            Nb Scarce        G&P Littler
Blomer's Rivulet                           3            Nb Scarce        F Johns
Beautiful Snout                             1            Local                 T&P James
Beautiful Snout                             1            Local                 G&P Littler
Beautiful Snout                             3            Local                 F Johns
Four spotted Footman                2            Na Scarce        T&P James
Four spotted Footman                2            Na Scarce        G&P Littler
Cream Wave                                 2            Local                 T&P James
Lesser Cream Wave                   1            Local                 G&P Littler
Small Scallop                                1           Local                 G&P Littler
Scallop Shell                                 1           Local                 G&P Littler
Tawny Barred Angle                     2                                      G&P Littler
Mecyna asinalis                            1           Coastal             T&P James
Scarce Silver Lines                      1            Local                 F Johns
Pammene fasciana                     1            Nb Scarce        F Johns
Shaded pug                                   1            Local                  F Johns

71 2006-07-19 Poltesco Cliffs (SW729157) Joint Event - 2 Lamps on Sheets

Scarce Footman                             5          Local                   T&P James
Wood Carpet                                   1          Local                   T&P James
Four spotted Footman                  3          Na Scarce          T&P James
Royal Mantle                                   1          Local                   T&P James
Devonshire Wainscot                   2          Na Scarce          T&P James
Devonshire Wainscot                   2          Na Scarce           F Johns
Marbled Coronet                           1           Local                   T&P James
Homoeosoma sinuella               1           Local                   T&P James
Phycita roborella                           1           Local                   T&P James
Ebulea crocealis                          2            Local                  T&P James
Dolicharthria punctalis                1           Very Local          T&P James
Donacaula forficella                     1                                       T&P James
European Corn Borer                   1          Immigrant          F Johns
Galium carpet                                1          Local                   F Johns
Double lobed                                 1                                       F Johns
Gymnancyla canella                    1           Nb Scarce        F Johns  (First for Cornwall?)

70 2006-07-14 Bostrase Pools (SW571316) CMG Group Event - Lamps on Sheets

Scallop Shell                                 3           Local                  T&P James
Blue Bordered Carpet                 1                                       T&P James
Four spotted Footman                2            Na Scarce        T&P James
Cream Bordered Green Pea     1            Nb Scarce        T&P James
Cream Bordered Green Pea     3            Nb Scarce         G&P Littler
Small Seraphim                           1            Local                 G&P Littler
Four spotted Footman                2            Na Scarce        G&P Littler

67 2006-07-07 Poltesco Cliffs (SW729157) Joint Event - 2 Lamps on Sheets

Haworths Pug                                2          Local                   F Johns
Silver Hook                                     1         Local                   F Johns

68 2006-07-07 Bostrase Pools (SW571316) Joint Event - Lamps on Sheets

Cream Bordered Green Pea      3           Nb Scarce         G&P Littler
Red Necked Footman                  1          Local                  G&P Littler

69 2006-07-07 Truro (SW823443): S. Scott - Found Dead at Roadside

Lunar Hornet Moth                       1

100 2006-07-04 Trevergy Farm (SW672222) Frank Johns - 125W MV lamp in Skinner Trap

Calamotropha Paludella             1        First Cornish Record?

65 2006-07-00 Sancreed (SW 419 295) David Flumms -

July Summary:
Least Carpet                                  1          Local
Devon Carpet                                1          Nb Scarce
Scallop Shell                                 2          Local
Muslin Footman                            1          Local
Four-spotted Footman                 4          Na Scarce
Crescent Dart                                5           Local
Dark Sword-grass                        3           Immigrant
Northern Rustic                             1           Local
Pearly Underwing                         4           Immigrant
Heath Rustic                                  1           Local
Delicate                                           1           Immigrant
White-speck                                   2           Immigrant
Small Mottled Willow                    4           Immigrant
Cream-bordered Green Pea       1           Nb Scarce

66 2006-07-00 Trevergy Farm (SW6722) Frank Johns - 125W MV lamp in Skinner Trap

July Summary:
Red-necked Footman                   1         Nb Scarce
Miller                                                 1
Striped Hawk                                  1         Immigrant       
White Satin                                      1         Local
Oegoconia caradjai                       1         Nb Scarce
Maiden's Blush                               1         Local

102 2006-07-00 Mylor Churchtown (SW8134) J Cooke - 2 Light Traps

July Summary:
European Corn Borer                   4          Immigrant
Ebulea crocealis                            1         Local
Mecyna asinalis                             5         Immigrant
Dolicharthria punctalis                  1         Very Local
Endotricha flammealis                 2          Local
Phycita roborella                            6         Local
Lesser Cream Wave                     1         Local
Vestal                                               2         Immigrant
Gem                                                  1         Immigrant
Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet    4          Endangered
Barred Yellow                                  5         Rarely Reported
Scallop Shell                                   1         Local
Haworth's Pug                                4         Local
Scorched Carpet                            1         Local
Four-spotted Footman                32         Na Scarce
Dark Sword-grass                         3         Immigrant
Delicate                                           3          Immigrant
Small Mottled Willow                     7          Immigrant
Scarce Bordered Straw                 1         Immigrant
Bordered Straw                              3         Immigrant
Scarce Silver-lines                         1         Local
Beautiful Snout                               1          Immigrant
White lined Snout                           1          Nb Scarce

63 2006-06-30 Marazion Marshes (SW514313) CMG Group Event - 4 Lamps on Sheets

Cream Bordered Green Pea      2          Nb Scarce        T&P James
Small Seraphim                            3          Local                 T&P James
Cream Bordered Green Pea      2          Nb Scarce        G&P Littler
Silky Wainscot                               2          Nb Scarce        F Johns

62 2006-06-28 Tehidy Woods (SW641437) Joint Event - 2 Lamps on Sheets

Blomer's Rivulet                           1           Nb Scarce        T James
Blomer's Rivulet                           3           Nb Scarce        F Johns
Orange Footman                          1           Local                 T James
Haworth's Pug                               1          Local                  F Johns

61 2006-06-24 Goonhilly Nature Reserve (SW729211) CMG Group Event - Lamps on Sheets

Cream Bordered Green Pea      2           Nb Scarce        T&P James
Beautiful Brocade                         5           Local                 T&P James
Striped Wainscot                          2           Local                 T&P James

60 2006-06-23 Tehidy Woods (SW641437) CMG Group Event - 4 Lamps on Sheets

Clay Triple Lines                           2           Local                T&P James
Clay Triple Lines                           1           Local                G&P Littler
Beautiful Snout                              1           Local                T&P James
Blomer's Rivulet                            1           Nb Scarce       G&P Littler
Orange Footman                          1           Local                 G&P Littler
Cream Bordered Green Pea      1           Nb Scarce        G&P Littler
Small Seraphim                            1           Local                 G&P Littler
Bordered Straw                             1           Immigrant        G&P Littler
Figure of Eighty                             1                                      G&P Littler
Crescent Dart                                1           Local                 T&P James

64 2006-06-21 Tregarne (SW7823) Joint Event

Ruddy Carpet                                 1           Nb Scarce       F Johns

59 2006-06-16 Poltesco Cliffs (SW729157) CMG Group Event - 3 Lamps on Sheets

Mecyna asinalis                            3           Immigrant        T&P James, P Squibb
Palpita vitrealis                              1           Immigrant        T&P James, P Squibb
Perinephela lancealis                  2           Local                T&P James, P Squibb
Barrett's Marbled Coronet           2           Na Scarce        F Johns

58 2006-06-14 Goonhilly Nature Reserve (SW729211) Joint Event - 2 Lamps on Sheets

Small Grass Emerald                  8           Na Scarce       F Johns
Grass Wave                                   7            Nb Scarce       F Johns

56 2006-06-09 Bostrase Pools (SW5731) CMG Group Event - 4 Lamps on Sheets

Cream Wave                                  1           Local                T&P James
Least Black Arches                      2           Local                T&P James
Least Black Arches                      3           Local                G&P Littler
Orange Footman                          2           Local                T&P James
Orange Footman                          7           Local                G&P Littler
Great Prominent                           1           Local                G&P Littler
Pearly Underwing                         2           Migrant            G&P Littler
Small Seraphim                          11          Local                T&P James
Small Seraphim                            4          Local                G&P Littler
Cream Bordered Green Pea      4          Nb Scarce        G&P Littler
Teleiodes wagae                          4          PRDB1             F Johns    

57 2006-06-09 Reawla (TR27 5HQ): D. Mason - Conservatory Observation

Hummingbird Hawk moth          1           Immigrant

55 2006-06-02 Marazion Marshes (SW5131) CMG Group Event - 5 Lamps on Sheets

Oblique Carpet                              6           Local                T&P James
Pinion Streaked Snout                 1           Local                G&P Littler

52 2006-06-00 Mylor Churchtown (SW8134) J Cooke - 2 Light Traps

June Summary :
Lesser Cream Wave                    1             Local
Cream Wave                                  3             Local
Gem                                                 1             Immigrant
Flame Carpet                                 4
Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet   32          Endangered Species
Ruddy Carpet                                2             Local
Royal Mantle                                  1             Local
Barred Yellow                                3
Orange Footman                        25            Local
Least Black Arches                       1           Local
Dark Sword-grass                        3            Immigrant
Pearly Underwing                         3            Immigrant
Marbled Coronet                           1            Local
Delicate                                          6            Immigrant
Small Mottled Willow                 15            Immigrant
Scarce Bordered Straw               2            Immigrant
Bordered Straw                             7            Immigrant
Small Marbled                               1            Scarce Immigrant
Beautiful Snout                              1            Local
Figure of Eighty                              1

53 2006-06-00 Sancreed (SW4229) D Flumms -

June Summary:
Devon Carpet                                1            Nb Scarce
Pearly Underwing                         2            Immigrant
Marbled Coronet                           1            Local
Small Mottled Willow                    2            Immigrant
Bordered Straw                             7            Immigrant

54 2006-06-00 Trevergy Farm (SW6722) F Johns - 125W MV lamp in Skinner Trap

June Summary:
Angle-barred Pug                          1          Vagrant Accidental
Palpita vitrealis                               4          Immigrant
Crocidosema Plebejana              1           Na Scarce
Ruddy Carpet                                 1           Nb Scarce
Cosmopolitan                                 1           Immigrant

101 2006-06-00 Greatwork (SW5930 ) T James - 2 traps, various lamp configurations

Palpita vitrealis                             1          Migrant
Vestal                                              1          Migrant
Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet   2          Endangered
Small Seraphim                            1          Local
Striped Hawk-moth                       1          Migrant
Muslin Footman                             1          Local
Orange Footman                           1          Local
Cream-spot Tiger                          1          Local
Least Black Arches                       1          Local
Dark Sword-grass                         2          Migrant
Pearly Underwing                          7          Migrant
Pod Lover                                        1          Local
Delicate                                           2          Migrant
Small Mottled Willow                  10          Migrant
Scarce Bordered Straw                1          Migrant
Bordered Straw                              2          Migrant
Cream-bordered Green Pea       1          Nb Scarce

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