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What a moth!
Puss Moth.
Bridport VC9
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May 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
mikemoths.bsky.social
Well, that’s a promising start for the night ahead.
West Dorset VC9
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Convolvulus Hawk-moth
September 14, 2026 at 9:04 PM
mikemoths.bsky.social
Always exciting to see the massive Convolvulus Hawk-moth, one of our most spectacular migrant #moth arrivals. Last night in West Dorset (VC9).
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October 2, 2025 at 12:50 PM
notquitescilly.bsky.social
Can hardly believe I potted this off the garage wall while attending the trap just now! The Druid! With grateful thanks to @paulupwey.bsky.social for help with very recent search image creation! 😄
Bridport VC9
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June 26, 2025 at 10:19 PM
notquitescilly.bsky.social
First Eyed Hawk Moth of the year. 😎
Bridport VC9
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Eyed Hawk Moth (showing 'eyes' on hind wing) on weathered concrete.
May 30, 2025 at 3:37 PM
notquitescilly.bsky.social
Already a nice little result tonight. Small Mottled Willow, a 3FG. Hopefully more migs to come...
Bridport VC9
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Small Mottled Willow in plastic pot.
November 30, 2024 at 7:01 PM
notquitescilly.bsky.social
NFG, and one of the most amazing moths yet to come my way. The Lappet is much bigger than I expected. Basically a tank disguised as a dead leaf. Wonderful! 😎
Bridport VC9
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The Lappet on weathered concrete.
July 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
notquitescilly.bsky.social
And this is why almost the whole garden needs checking after a night with the trap out...
Peach Blossom 😍
Lyme Regis VC9
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Peach Blossom on back of garden chair.
July 22, 2025 at 7:44 AM
mikemoths.bsky.social
Always good to see a Convolvulus Hawk-moth, one of the largest #migrantmoths to reach our shores. Other migrant species included this Ni Moth. West Dorset (VC9) last night.
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Convolvulus Hawk-moth Ni Moth
September 15, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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Not sure about this one. @mothiduk.bsky.social
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Thanks. VC9
May 21, 2025 at 9:48 AM
notquitescilly.bsky.social
Another treat from last night's trap here in Bridport VC9: Gold-barred Marble (Celypha aurofasciana). NFG obviously!
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Gold-barred Marble (Celypha aurofasciana) on slate.
June 27, 2025 at 1:22 PM
notquitescilly.bsky.social
A nice result while babysitting in Lyme Regis last night. Royal Mantle is quite rare in Dorset, and this is only my second.
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Royal Mantle in plastic pot on wooden table
July 22, 2025 at 6:40 AM
notquitescilly.bsky.social
Only my third, and it's been 3 long years since the last. Well worth the wait. A gorgeous Peach Blossom last night.
Bridport VC9
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Peach Blossom on weathered concrete - top view. Peach Blossom on weathered concrete - side view.
May 23, 2025 at 7:29 AM
notquitescilly.bsky.social
Three in the garden trap last night, and loads on Cogden Beach (Dorset VC9) this evening.
Diamond-back Moth.
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May 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
notquitescilly.bsky.social
Pick of this morning's 21/10 was this NFG Lunar Marbled Brown. Only ever caught three in the Bridport garden. Another Shoulder Stripe and 4 Streamer were nice too. 😎
Axminster VC9.
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Lunar Marbled Brown on egg carton
April 7, 2026 at 7:13 AM
notquitescilly.bsky.social
Worth putting the trap out tonight, even if it's just for this pristine NFG Water Carpet. Only ever caught one in Bridport, at the end of last April. 😎
Axminster VC9
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A fresh Water Carpet in plastic pot.
March 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM
paulclack.bsky.social
Dewick’s plusia a very welcome addition to the garden list in VC9, plus silver y for comparison, another small mottled willow and an oak hook-tip which are having a good year here. Unthinkable a few years ago! #teammoth @migrantmothuk.bsky.social
September 6, 2026 at 7:19 AM
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Le siège de l’association SOS Chrétiens d’Orient perquisitionné
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September 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
notquitescilly.bsky.social
Wow! This definitely was not on my radar as I strolled around Cogden (VC9) earlier this evening: Striped Hawkmoth!
Top-drawer in-the-field moth encounter! 😎
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Extra motivation to get the trap out tonight... 😄
Striped Hawkmoth in low vegetation. Wings a bit blurry. Striped Hawkmoth in low vegetation. Wings a bit blurry.
May 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
notquitescilly.bsky.social
Garden's 2nd Tissue last night, following one in 2023. Seemingly a rare moth in Dorset. Unless there have been any others more recently than our last one, Dorset Moths website reckons these are the first in the county since 2015!
Bridport VC9
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Tissue on brick
July 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
mikemoths.bsky.social
Two autumn moths (sporting suitably autumnal colours) were new for the year this morning - Green-brindled Crescent and Sallow. West Dorset (VC9).
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Green-brindled Crescent Sallow
October 5, 2024 at 3:58 PM
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Great to see the 2023 Dorset Moth Report available for download at dorsetmoths.co.uk this week. A fantastic achievement for all involved #TeamMoth @dorsetmoths.bsky.social
Front cover of Dorset Moths (VC9) Annual Report 2023
December 20, 2024 at 5:37 PM
notquitescilly.bsky.social
I know there have been loads of Cocolate Tip pics on here, but cannot resist adding to the glut. NFG and somewhat smaller than I was expecting. What a little stunner! 😎
Bridport VC9
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Chocolate Tip moth (side view) on weathered concrete.
May 12, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Bandes dessinées : quand Franquin, Gotlib ou Pétillon font leur retour
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December 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
notquitescilly.bsky.social
Gold Triangle (Hypsopygia costalis) is a little stunner, especially when they settle with wings spread like this...😍
Only get the odd one here.
Brisport VC9
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Gold Triangle (Hypsopygia costalis) settled in plastic pot lid with wings spread.
July 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM