Alan Salter
@alandcs.bsky.social
Moths. (Home trap located in VC13) Butterflies. MotorHomes. Scuba. Walking. Ebiking.
Of my five Oak Eggar eggs, left behind by a visiting female on 26th August 2025 just the one has survived the Winter in it’s temporary home in my garage. None of them stopped eating the whole time but four didn’t make it. Hopefully the remaining one might survive to adulthood? #TeamMoth
January 27, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Of my five Oak Eggar eggs, left behind by a visiting female on 26th August 2025 just the one has survived the Winter in it’s temporary home in my garage. None of them stopped eating the whole time but four didn’t make it. Hopefully the remaining one might survive to adulthood? #TeamMoth
As it’s the off season for catching moths I tried a different type of catching today. Managed a brace of Merlangius merlangus. Whiting.
Returned to the sea after measurement and photos. #TeamFish
Returned to the sea after measurement and photos. #TeamFish
January 14, 2026 at 4:11 PM
As it’s the off season for catching moths I tried a different type of catching today. Managed a brace of Merlangius merlangus. Whiting.
Returned to the sea after measurement and photos. #TeamFish
Returned to the sea after measurement and photos. #TeamFish
#TeamMoth
Putting on record the four species at the top of my 2026 wish list. Ticked off a few belters in 2025 but these still remain outstanding. What’s on your shortlist for the season?
Putting on record the four species at the top of my 2026 wish list. Ticked off a few belters in 2025 but these still remain outstanding. What’s on your shortlist for the season?
January 2, 2026 at 8:17 PM
#TeamMoth
Putting on record the four species at the top of my 2026 wish list. Ticked off a few belters in 2025 but these still remain outstanding. What’s on your shortlist for the season?
Putting on record the four species at the top of my 2026 wish list. Ticked off a few belters in 2025 but these still remain outstanding. What’s on your shortlist for the season?
Happy New Year #TeamMoth
Just reading the excellent “Enjoying Moths” by Roy Leverton and came across a little section suggesting a New Year’s Resolution that I, and a few others, might make. My apologies for all my previous “gripping” posts of 2025. I’ll try to do better in 2026.
Just reading the excellent “Enjoying Moths” by Roy Leverton and came across a little section suggesting a New Year’s Resolution that I, and a few others, might make. My apologies for all my previous “gripping” posts of 2025. I’ll try to do better in 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Happy New Year #TeamMoth
Just reading the excellent “Enjoying Moths” by Roy Leverton and came across a little section suggesting a New Year’s Resolution that I, and a few others, might make. My apologies for all my previous “gripping” posts of 2025. I’ll try to do better in 2026.
Just reading the excellent “Enjoying Moths” by Roy Leverton and came across a little section suggesting a New Year’s Resolution that I, and a few others, might make. My apologies for all my previous “gripping” posts of 2025. I’ll try to do better in 2026.
Some more kWh burnt last night with a single LBAM and a couple of Tachystola acroxantha to show for it. Mild but too windy really. #TeamMoth VC13
December 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Some more kWh burnt last night with a single LBAM and a couple of Tachystola acroxantha to show for it. Mild but too windy really. #TeamMoth VC13
It’s probably too cold but Ive put the Actinic out anyway. 🥶
My question is, #TeamMoth ,given my current moth shelf what should I be tracking down to read about Lepidoptera this Winter ?📚🤓
My question is, #TeamMoth ,given my current moth shelf what should I be tracking down to read about Lepidoptera this Winter ?📚🤓
December 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
It’s probably too cold but Ive put the Actinic out anyway. 🥶
My question is, #TeamMoth ,given my current moth shelf what should I be tracking down to read about Lepidoptera this Winter ?📚🤓
My question is, #TeamMoth ,given my current moth shelf what should I be tracking down to read about Lepidoptera this Winter ?📚🤓
My second December Moth of the year just arrived. Those antennae don’t look particularly aerodynamic so I’m assuming they need to be that big to detect the female’s pheromone at some distance? #TeamMoth
December 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
My second December Moth of the year just arrived. Those antennae don’t look particularly aerodynamic so I’m assuming they need to be that big to detect the female’s pheromone at some distance? #TeamMoth
In answer to @wheatersdave.bsky.social ‘ s earlier question-I was still waiting for one of these so it looks like I’m not quite done.
Winter Moth NFY
#TeamMoth
Now just need one of those Northern ones which would be a lifer.
Winter Moth NFY
#TeamMoth
Now just need one of those Northern ones which would be a lifer.
December 12, 2025 at 6:43 PM
In answer to @wheatersdave.bsky.social ‘ s earlier question-I was still waiting for one of these so it looks like I’m not quite done.
Winter Moth NFY
#TeamMoth
Now just need one of those Northern ones which would be a lifer.
Winter Moth NFY
#TeamMoth
Now just need one of those Northern ones which would be a lifer.
December 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
A certain well known Irish Entertainer visited for the first time last night ☹️
However I did find a bargain on a certain marketplace website which is on its way for under a tenner !😃
#TeamMoth
However I did find a bargain on a certain marketplace website which is on its way for under a tenner !😃
#TeamMoth
December 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
A certain well known Irish Entertainer visited for the first time last night ☹️
However I did find a bargain on a certain marketplace website which is on its way for under a tenner !😃
#TeamMoth
However I did find a bargain on a certain marketplace website which is on its way for under a tenner !😃
#TeamMoth
November Statistics #TeamMoth VC13
Moths 266 NFY6
Traps 18 Lifers 1
Year to date 2025
Moths 7945 Species 475
Traps 218 Lifers 90 Lifelist 702
2024 Totals
Moths 6036 Species 404
Traps 205 Lifers 78 Lifelist 612
2023 Totals
Moths 8823 Species 403
Traps 193 Lifers 147 Lifelist 534
Moths 266 NFY6
Traps 18 Lifers 1
Year to date 2025
Moths 7945 Species 475
Traps 218 Lifers 90 Lifelist 702
2024 Totals
Moths 6036 Species 404
Traps 205 Lifers 78 Lifelist 612
2023 Totals
Moths 8823 Species 403
Traps 193 Lifers 147 Lifelist 534
November 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
November Statistics #TeamMoth VC13
Moths 266 NFY6
Traps 18 Lifers 1
Year to date 2025
Moths 7945 Species 475
Traps 218 Lifers 90 Lifelist 702
2024 Totals
Moths 6036 Species 404
Traps 205 Lifers 78 Lifelist 612
2023 Totals
Moths 8823 Species 403
Traps 193 Lifers 147 Lifelist 534
Moths 266 NFY6
Traps 18 Lifers 1
Year to date 2025
Moths 7945 Species 475
Traps 218 Lifers 90 Lifelist 702
2024 Totals
Moths 6036 Species 404
Traps 205 Lifers 78 Lifelist 612
2023 Totals
Moths 8823 Species 403
Traps 193 Lifers 147 Lifelist 534
17/7 0NFY VC13 #TeamMoth
@migrantmothuk.bsky.social
Epiphyas postvittana x5
Udea ferugalis x6
Palpita vitrialis x2
Turnip Moth
Angle Shades
Silver Y
White-speck
@migrantmothuk.bsky.social
Epiphyas postvittana x5
Udea ferugalis x6
Palpita vitrialis x2
Turnip Moth
Angle Shades
Silver Y
White-speck
November 28, 2025 at 7:51 AM
17/7 0NFY VC13 #TeamMoth
@migrantmothuk.bsky.social
Epiphyas postvittana x5
Udea ferugalis x6
Palpita vitrialis x2
Turnip Moth
Angle Shades
Silver Y
White-speck
@migrantmothuk.bsky.social
Epiphyas postvittana x5
Udea ferugalis x6
Palpita vitrialis x2
Turnip Moth
Angle Shades
Silver Y
White-speck
Seals at Opukepuke NZ 11th March
November 27, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Seals at Opukepuke NZ 11th March
My five Oak Eggar caterpillars are still chomping away on Bramble leaves but are starting to explore the confines of their Winter quarters. Despite last week’s cold snap they haven’t yet shown signs that they’re stopping eating. Further shed skins suggest they’re 4th instar now. #TeamMoth
November 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
My five Oak Eggar caterpillars are still chomping away on Bramble leaves but are starting to explore the confines of their Winter quarters. Despite last week’s cold snap they haven’t yet shown signs that they’re stopping eating. Further shed skins suggest they’re 4th instar now. #TeamMoth
November 27, 2025 at 7:34 AM
My Hawkmoth life list increased by one in 2025 the long awaited Striped.
Shown below are:
Elephant. Hummingbird. Small Elephant
Privet. Striped. Spurge(Spain 2024)
Convolvulus. Oak(France 2023)
Lime. Pine. Eyed.
#TeamMoth VC13
Of the U.K. regulars no EyedHM this year.
Shown below are:
Elephant. Hummingbird. Small Elephant
Privet. Striped. Spurge(Spain 2024)
Convolvulus. Oak(France 2023)
Lime. Pine. Eyed.
#TeamMoth VC13
Of the U.K. regulars no EyedHM this year.
November 25, 2025 at 10:18 PM
My Hawkmoth life list increased by one in 2025 the long awaited Striped.
Shown below are:
Elephant. Hummingbird. Small Elephant
Privet. Striped. Spurge(Spain 2024)
Convolvulus. Oak(France 2023)
Lime. Pine. Eyed.
#TeamMoth VC13
Of the U.K. regulars no EyedHM this year.
Shown below are:
Elephant. Hummingbird. Small Elephant
Privet. Striped. Spurge(Spain 2024)
Convolvulus. Oak(France 2023)
Lime. Pine. Eyed.
#TeamMoth VC13
Of the U.K. regulars no EyedHM this year.
2025 has been a bit of a strange one for flight times & I know I said I wasn’t trapping tonight but you know how it is….. Wogan avoided
Chrysodeixis chalcites.
Golden Twin-spot. 😳
VC13 #TeamMoth
Chrysodeixis chalcites.
Golden Twin-spot. 😳
VC13 #TeamMoth
November 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
2025 has been a bit of a strange one for flight times & I know I said I wasn’t trapping tonight but you know how it is….. Wogan avoided
Chrysodeixis chalcites.
Golden Twin-spot. 😳
VC13 #TeamMoth
Chrysodeixis chalcites.
Golden Twin-spot. 😳
VC13 #TeamMoth
#TeamMoth
Anyone clever enough to put a name to any of these moths attracted to outside lights in Chobe, Botswana from a few years back?
Resorting to trawling unidentified moth photos now. 🤷♂️
Anyone clever enough to put a name to any of these moths attracted to outside lights in Chobe, Botswana from a few years back?
Resorting to trawling unidentified moth photos now. 🤷♂️
November 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
#TeamMoth
Anyone clever enough to put a name to any of these moths attracted to outside lights in Chobe, Botswana from a few years back?
Resorting to trawling unidentified moth photos now. 🤷♂️
Anyone clever enough to put a name to any of these moths attracted to outside lights in Chobe, Botswana from a few years back?
Resorting to trawling unidentified moth photos now. 🤷♂️
Reading Atropos No76 featuring an interesting article of Julian Clarke’s account of finding Tamarisk Peacock.Chiasmia aestimaria in Sussex in 2024.
It reminded me that I may have trapped one on holiday in the South of France in 2023.
Tamarisk grows quite near here so one to watch out for?
#TeamMoth
It reminded me that I may have trapped one on holiday in the South of France in 2023.
Tamarisk grows quite near here so one to watch out for?
#TeamMoth
November 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Reading Atropos No76 featuring an interesting article of Julian Clarke’s account of finding Tamarisk Peacock.Chiasmia aestimaria in Sussex in 2024.
It reminded me that I may have trapped one on holiday in the South of France in 2023.
Tamarisk grows quite near here so one to watch out for?
#TeamMoth
It reminded me that I may have trapped one on holiday in the South of France in 2023.
Tamarisk grows quite near here so one to watch out for?
#TeamMoth
It was chilly this morning at @nationaltrust.org.uk Sheffield Park with a North wind blowing.
At the bridge between Ten Foot Pond & Middle Lake the view was worth wrapping up for.
#NTSheffieldPark
#Sussex
At the bridge between Ten Foot Pond & Middle Lake the view was worth wrapping up for.
#NTSheffieldPark
#Sussex
November 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
It was chilly this morning at @nationaltrust.org.uk Sheffield Park with a North wind blowing.
At the bridge between Ten Foot Pond & Middle Lake the view was worth wrapping up for.
#NTSheffieldPark
#Sussex
At the bridge between Ten Foot Pond & Middle Lake the view was worth wrapping up for.
#NTSheffieldPark
#Sussex
