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Jason - 26 August 2008
Hi UKMoths,
A great well-researched and photographed website, a fantastic resource. I'm a weekly visitor.
Take care,
Jason
A great well-researched and photographed website, a fantastic resource. I'm a weekly visitor.
Take care,
Jason
Graham Allen - 26 August 2008
Seen today an elephant hawk moth caterpillar,
Location North Brittany France
nigel rayment - 26 August 2008
Identified a Jersey Tiger in Brockley SE London, hanging around in the ivy in my garden between 10/08/08 and 18/08/08.
Shaun and Oliver Henley - 25 August 2008
very good and easy to use site, finding our moth within a minute!(privet hawk moth).Maybe a new interest for my 5 y/o son and myself to enjoy together,identifying moths of the u.k
Bernice - 25 August 2008
Lovely site, but I didn't manage to find my moth. It is similar to a cinnabar in colour, with tarmac grey top half of wing, and brilliant red bottom half. It was about an inch long and was resting on a dandelion type flower on a July morning in Derby city centre. I only saw its wings closed, and they were horizontal, rather than vertical when a butterfly is at rest. Anyone know what it might be?
Nigel - 25 August 2008
Just found your site by googling.
My wife found a Jersey Tiger Moth on our garage wall but our book said only found in CI and South Devon so wanted to check if they were spreading north.
Hey presto and Penny had one in North Petherton a couple of days ago, we're in Taunton so they are certainly about in Somerset at the moment
My wife found a Jersey Tiger Moth on our garage wall but our book said only found in CI and South Devon so wanted to check if they were spreading north.
Hey presto and Penny had one in North Petherton a couple of days ago, we're in Taunton so they are certainly about in Somerset at the moment
susannah norbury - 24 August 2008
4yr old son and I found moth and were able to identify it almost immediately using your site (Angle Shades moth) - fantastic!
Daniel Leggett - 23 August 2008
Thanks very much, this site has been very usefull. I have had 2 moths come into my house this evening, before I managed to shut the window, as they where queing up to get inside. I have sucessfully identified from your information and photos that I have had the pleasure of entertaining both a Angel Shades and a Grass Eggar. I was able to capture them and put them in a spare plastic reptile tank for identification and will release them now they have been identified.
Thanks again
Dan
Thanks again
Dan
Ann Burton - 22 August 2008
I live in the south west of england and whilst gardening today saw the strangest looking larvae - it was about 2 1/2 inches long and just over 1/2 inch diameter sort of striped and looked like it had 2 big eyes but think that may be markings on the tail. I have taken a picture on my mobile and searched the internet. When I saw a picture of a Willowherb Hawkmoth larvae it looks exactly the same. If anyone is interested in seeing this picture I am more than happy to send on. PS I know nothing about moths!
Ann
Ann
jay white - 22 August 2008
hello all i live in holmfirth west yorkshire . last night my partner cam home a bith shocked and asked me to go out with him to have a look at the huge moth . when i got there i looked at it it was a brown colour with pink markings on it back end . i have looked on the site today . and found out it was a privet halk moth .
Mr Alan C Sibley - 22 August 2008
Many thanks for a valuable site regarding potenial micro indentification for a beginner like myself ,however I still have circa 50 micros to name ,no chance I fear just hours in front of the screen
Trevor Davenport - 21 August 2008
Really enjoy the site. A beginner in moths & moth photography but finding it very interesting. Identification can be problematic but using the site helps. I am realising that it's not just about the picture but location, size, underwing etc etc. Many thanks,
Trevor
Trevor
A DayNursery in Rutland - 21 August 2008
Our Privet hawk moth caterpillars have buried themselves in the soil...can anyone tell me how long they take until they are moths? The children are very impatient !
Matthew Gandy - 21 August 2008
A fantastic site, congratulations to everyone involved!
Where should I send photos of species I cannot identify?
Also, I am compiling a list of species in Hackney, London, where I live. Is there a database of species for the London area?
Where should I send photos of species I cannot identify?
Also, I am compiling a list of species in Hackney, London, where I live. Is there a database of species for the London area?
Clive - 20 August 2008
Found a large caterpillar today with no idea what it was. A few minutes on this site and hey, its a lime hawk moth caterpillar. Not quite ready to pupate as still grey/green. Great site. Thanks, Clive
Nicola Parkins - 18 August 2008
A wonderful resource for anyone with even a passing interest in moths. Thanks so much Ian.
Philip Jewess - 16 August 2008
Yes, perhaps, but I think it?s called B. adustella and I for one am quite happy if Mr. Kimber doesn?t pander to every latest ruling (whim) from the ICZN. Perhaps we could wait five years to make absolutely sure they are not going to change the name back again. I already type far too many superseded names into the Ukmoths search engine and then can?t find them. At least the Bradley and Fletcher Log Book numbers are staying constant at present.
Tim Walker - 16 August 2008
Is it not time you updated 873 Blastobasis lignea to B.adjustella?
John - 13 August 2008
I found a large caterpillar on a cherry tree in my garden. I used the site to identify it as a lime hawk moth I think. St Helens Merseyside
Ron Andrews - 13 August 2008
Found the site from google.
A moth flew in at night and I wanted to identify it.
So far unsuccesfully. have taken a photo and will e- mail it
A moth flew in at night and I wanted to identify it.
So far unsuccesfully. have taken a photo and will e- mail it
A DayNursery in Rutland - 12 August 2008
We found 2 giant caterpillars in the garden and the children were fascinated by them but I wasn't sure what the were. Having looked on your site we discovered they were privet hawk moths and now we can't wait for them to hatch-- Many thanks
maggie - 12 August 2008
At last! After many searches on so many sites I've finally found out that the gorgeous little moth that feeds on our oregano flowers every year is Pyrausta Aurata. Your hints on how to search the site paid off for this complete novice - actually it was N. Roy Phillips guestbook message that gave the final clue. Thanks.
Joanna Kemp - 11 August 2008
First Visit
carole - 10 August 2008
I Have just found an elephant moth caterpillar, if that is what they are called , in my garden in windsor berks. I have put it back where i found it and hope it will survive. I am do not know anything about moths or caterpillars, but this one intrigued me.
Penny - 10 August 2008
Thanks for helping me to identify the beautiful Jersey Tiger that I found on a T-shirt when getting the washing in, in North Petherton, Somerset. The keyword search worked a treat.
Martin Angel - 9 August 2008
A very valuable site, but I still have problems with identifying several of the species I have photographed.
Lisa Macdonald - 9 August 2008
Found Garden Tiger Moth in Helmsdale on 9th August. Looked on site to identify. Don't remember seeing one before.
Jean.Hickton - 9 August 2008
With the help of your site combined with my book on insects, I have been able to identify a Red Underwing in my kitchen. I have never seen one before. It is very beautiful and very large. My book says mostly Southern and Eastern Uk but I live in the West Midlands.
keith read - 9 August 2008
What a great website,so infomative for a beginner like me .
Thanks
Thanks
N. Roy Phillips - 9 August 2008
A general naturalist but not a dedicated moth man I was intyreged by some little moths feeding on hebe blossom in my garden. Photographed and identified as Pyrausta aurata from your pictures and information. Many thanks, Roy