Introduction
For many people, encounters with moths revolve around unwanted intrusions into their homes.
Few people realise the wide spectrum of moth species which often rival the beauty of butterflies. Some even consider the moth to be the pinnacle of the insect world. This site includes information on the techniques involved in moth recording and aims to encourage others to discover the diversity of the moth world hidden in their own back garden.
Come and take part
There are a number of ways in which you can contribute to the site and extend your own knowledge in this area. A comprehensive forum is available if you have any questions, comments or would like to chat to other wildlife enthusiasts. So come along and join. The sightings section enables you to post sightings of any interesting moths or butterflies you have seen in and around your garden. And finally there's the members records section which allows you to post all your records in your own personal database. Your records can be searched to keep a track on the number and variety of species recorded, plus a variety of other statistics are available. Data entered is also combined to give a running commentary on the types of moths flying across the UK.
Members records
So far in 2009 there have been 2 records posted, comprising of 2 macro species and 0 micro species.The newest member to join the members records is Jane Smith
Top recorder to date in 2009 is Deborah Clark with 3 submissions.
Top macro species so far in 2009 is Winter Moth with 2 records posted
Species database
The latest 3 additions to the species database are Black V Moth, Barred Fruit-tree Tortrix, False MochaDatabase illustrations currently stands at 648