#wintermoths
February 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Hoorah !!! Mothing season has started and 1st out of the trap (literally) this Early Moth. A new one for me #moths #mothmatter #lifer #earlymoth #wintermoths #soitbegins #ukmoths #northeast
January 13, 2026 at 3:01 PM
This week is the week of the Winter moth (Operophtera brumata) from @vlinderstichting.bsky.social . During the winter we also monitor the occurrence of these moths. In our nestbox fieldsites we catch and count the numbers of wintermoths as a first measurement in the foodweb of the Great tit (1/3).
November 29, 2024 at 2:44 PM
A fascinating display by a quirky, chatty, spastic moth. Although my macro camera lens was one of my favorites, the iPhone does a great job.

#wintermoths #winterlife #princesscheyenne #princesscheyennechristmas #princesscheyennebook
December 9, 2025 at 1:24 AM
More information on the role of wintermoths in the foodweb of nestbox breeding passerines can be found here : nioo.knaw.nl/en/projects/... (3/3)
Seasonal timing of growth and reproduction: ultimate functions and proximate mechanisms
For many species, there is only a short period in the annual cycle in which conditions are suitable for reproduction or growth.
nioo.knaw.nl
November 29, 2024 at 2:44 PM
The numbers of adult wintermoths in winter can give us an first idea of the amount of caterpillars in spring. The caterpillars form the main food source for nestbox breeding passerines in spring. With cans on trees we catch and count both male and female wintermoths. (2/3)
November 29, 2024 at 2:44 PM