Keith Langdon
@keithlangdon.bsky.social
Ecologist ~ Birds ~ Moths ~ Bees ~ all other invertebrates! ~ Mammals
One of six Black Redstarts in the South Beach area of Great Yarmouth yesterday
#birding #norfolkbirding
#birding #norfolkbirding
December 6, 2025 at 7:57 AM
One of six Black Redstarts in the South Beach area of Great Yarmouth yesterday
#birding #norfolkbirding
#birding #norfolkbirding
One of six Black Redstarts in the South Beach area of Great Yarmouth yesterday
#birding #norfolkbirding
#birding #norfolkbirding
December 6, 2025 at 7:55 AM
One of six Black Redstarts in the South Beach area of Great Yarmouth yesterday
#birding #norfolkbirding
#birding #norfolkbirding
A new Ladybird species for me this morning. Adonis Ladybird (Hippodamia variegata) found hibernating in some dried beans from the allotment that were being podded.
#bugsky #insects #ladybirds #allotment #beetles
#bugsky #insects #ladybirds #allotment #beetles
December 4, 2025 at 10:21 AM
A new Ladybird species for me this morning. Adonis Ladybird (Hippodamia variegata) found hibernating in some dried beans from the allotment that were being podded.
#bugsky #insects #ladybirds #allotment #beetles
#bugsky #insects #ladybirds #allotment #beetles
Nice harvestman on the moth trap this am. AI is suggesting Odiellus spinosus. It is large, but is it large enough? And is the saddle too dark - more like Lacinius ephippiatus? If all the white dots on it are tubercles then I guess it's the former? @vannabartlett.bsky.social can you help? #bugsky
November 1, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Nice harvestman on the moth trap this am. AI is suggesting Odiellus spinosus. It is large, but is it large enough? And is the saddle too dark - more like Lacinius ephippiatus? If all the white dots on it are tubercles then I guess it's the former? @vannabartlett.bsky.social can you help? #bugsky
What a belter! Isabelline Shrike in Wexford
Beaut of a SHRIKE nr Ring Marsh, Co Wexford.
📷 photo by Tom Shelvin.
📷 photo by Tom Shelvin.
October 29, 2025 at 9:59 PM
What a belter! Isabelline Shrike in Wexford
I've been going through some old pics & stumbled upon this. Caught 8/6/21 and recorded it as Pseudococcyx turionella (Pine Bud Moth). But I'm now wondering if it is actually Pseudococcyx posticana (Dark Pine Shoot Moth). No measurements I'm afraid. Any thoughts @mothiduk.bsky.social? #teammoth
October 19, 2025 at 7:42 AM
I've been going through some old pics & stumbled upon this. Caught 8/6/21 and recorded it as Pseudococcyx turionella (Pine Bud Moth). But I'm now wondering if it is actually Pseudococcyx posticana (Dark Pine Shoot Moth). No measurements I'm afraid. Any thoughts @mothiduk.bsky.social? #teammoth
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The Sorcerer from Kenfig last night. Finally got up the courage to remove it from the pot (after some others had seen it). As far as I know, fourth British record and first for Wales. Thanks to everyone for moral support during my meltdown. But, what a moth! #TeamMoth
October 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The Sorcerer from Kenfig last night. Finally got up the courage to remove it from the pot (after some others had seen it). As far as I know, fourth British record and first for Wales. Thanks to everyone for moral support during my meltdown. But, what a moth! #TeamMoth
We spent the day on Portland today. No visit is complete without dropping in at the obs. Not many birds about but some cracking moths still hanging around! Two Convolvulus Hawk-moths, two Striped Hawk-moths & Scarce Bordered Straw. #teammoth #mothsmatter #bugsky
August 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
We spent the day on Portland today. No visit is complete without dropping in at the obs. Not many birds about but some cracking moths still hanging around! Two Convolvulus Hawk-moths, two Striped Hawk-moths & Scarce Bordered Straw. #teammoth #mothsmatter #bugsky
Highlight from last night's moth trap in Charmouth, Dorset. Only the second Clifden Nonpareil I've caught (and only seen one other!). No words needed. Such a treat. #teammoth #mothsmatter #bugsky #blueunderwing
August 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Highlight from last night's moth trap in Charmouth, Dorset. Only the second Clifden Nonpareil I've caught (and only seen one other!). No words needed. Such a treat. #teammoth #mothsmatter #bugsky #blueunderwing
Some moth-y highlights from my first two nights trapping in Charmouth, Dorset. Anania crocealis (Fleabane Pearl) is new for me. Sharp-angled Carpet & Portland Riband Wave are both UK firsts for me. And this Jersey Tiger is the first I've trapped in the UK. #teammoth #mothsmatter #bugsky
August 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Some moth-y highlights from my first two nights trapping in Charmouth, Dorset. Anania crocealis (Fleabane Pearl) is new for me. Sharp-angled Carpet & Portland Riband Wave are both UK firsts for me. And this Jersey Tiger is the first I've trapped in the UK. #teammoth #mothsmatter #bugsky
Interesting blastobasis sp.(?) on the fence this am. App is confident it's B.phycidella, I'm not convinced looking online, I think it may look better for B.rebeli (Black-banded Masoner)? Help/opinions welcome! @mothiduk.bsky.social @cambsmoths.bsky.social #norfolkmoths #mothsmatter #teammoth
July 21, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Interesting blastobasis sp.(?) on the fence this am. App is confident it's B.phycidella, I'm not convinced looking online, I think it may look better for B.rebeli (Black-banded Masoner)? Help/opinions welcome! @mothiduk.bsky.social @cambsmoths.bsky.social #norfolkmoths #mothsmatter #teammoth
Probably an unnecessary re-post for anyone following me. But if this message reaches just one person who isn't aware that honeybees are not the solution (and increasingly part of the problem), then it's totally worth it!
No more Beewashing please! Why beekeeping doesn't help conserve bees. Pls RT if you agree.
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No More Beewashing! Why beekeeping doesn't help conserve bees.
YouTube video by Dave Goulson
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July 19, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Probably an unnecessary re-post for anyone following me. But if this message reaches just one person who isn't aware that honeybees are not the solution (and increasingly part of the problem), then it's totally worth it!
1/5: Final update on new moth species encountered in the Loire Valley this week. I think this individual might be my overall favourite. Willowherb Yellow Underwing - completely off my radar, not in the UK field guide - thank you in App AI!! #teammoth #mothersmatter #bugsky
July 13, 2025 at 8:13 AM
1/5: Final update on new moth species encountered in the Loire Valley this week. I think this individual might be my overall favourite. Willowherb Yellow Underwing - completely off my radar, not in the UK field guide - thank you in App AI!! #teammoth #mothersmatter #bugsky
Not sure I ever thought this might be a feasible garden "tick"....turns out it might actually be on the cards if the 2025 expansion/wanderings isn't a one year wonder.
His Majesty visited our allotment site in Norwich today!
While collecting water from the water tank this morning my efforts were rewarded by the sight of a male Purple Emperor butterfly, drinking on the track.
#butterflies #ukwildlife
While collecting water from the water tank this morning my efforts were rewarded by the sight of a male Purple Emperor butterfly, drinking on the track.
#butterflies #ukwildlife
July 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Not sure I ever thought this might be a feasible garden "tick"....turns out it might actually be on the cards if the 2025 expansion/wanderings isn't a one year wonder.
Still a bit quiet trapping in the Loire Valley, but still managed one new species, a lovely Lunar Thorn. Other highlights were a Dark Spectacle & another Dusky Marbled Brown, in much better condition than my first a couple of nights ago. #teammoth #mothsmatter #bugsky
July 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Still a bit quiet trapping in the Loire Valley, but still managed one new species, a lovely Lunar Thorn. Other highlights were a Dark Spectacle & another Dusky Marbled Brown, in much better condition than my first a couple of nights ago. #teammoth #mothsmatter #bugsky
Lots of rain & much cooler nights have made trapping in the Loire Valley tricky over the last couple of nights. Just one new species encountered, but what a stonker!
Plum Lappet (Odonestis pruni). Not one we get in the UK but has a range from central Europe to Japan #teammoth #mothsmattet #bugsky
Plum Lappet (Odonestis pruni). Not one we get in the UK but has a range from central Europe to Japan #teammoth #mothsmattet #bugsky
July 8, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Lots of rain & much cooler nights have made trapping in the Loire Valley tricky over the last couple of nights. Just one new species encountered, but what a stonker!
Plum Lappet (Odonestis pruni). Not one we get in the UK but has a range from central Europe to Japan #teammoth #mothsmattet #bugsky
Plum Lappet (Odonestis pruni). Not one we get in the UK but has a range from central Europe to Japan #teammoth #mothsmattet #bugsky
1/6: Now trapping in the Loire Valley, first night (5th) produced an array of new species for me. The first moth I saw was this exquisite Striped Hawk-moth (Hyles livornica). This species is increasingly seen in the UK as a migrant, one I'd love to see at home. #teammoth #mothsmatter #bugsky
July 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
1/6: Now trapping in the Loire Valley, first night (5th) produced an array of new species for me. The first moth I saw was this exquisite Striped Hawk-moth (Hyles livornica). This species is increasingly seen in the UK as a migrant, one I'd love to see at home. #teammoth #mothsmatter #bugsky
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I've potentially found a bee new to Britain today, but there are several options & a specimen would be needed to a) confirm which it is and b) be a voucher for a new species. I thought it might be Pseudanthidium nanum, but apparently it is more likely to be Stelis signata or Anthidiellum strigatum
July 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I've potentially found a bee new to Britain today, but there are several options & a specimen would be needed to a) confirm which it is and b) be a voucher for a new species. I thought it might be Pseudanthidium nanum, but apparently it is more likely to be Stelis signata or Anthidiellum strigatum
1/4 Ten new species of #moth for me last night in #Normandy. My favourites were this stinking Lappet (Gastropacha quercifolia) & a couple of Purple Thorn (
Selenia tetralunaria) #mothsmatter #teammoth #bugsky #France #pollinators
Selenia tetralunaria) #mothsmatter #teammoth #bugsky #France #pollinators
July 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
1/4 Ten new species of #moth for me last night in #Normandy. My favourites were this stinking Lappet (Gastropacha quercifolia) & a couple of Purple Thorn (
Selenia tetralunaria) #mothsmatter #teammoth #bugsky #France #pollinators
Selenia tetralunaria) #mothsmatter #teammoth #bugsky #France #pollinators
On Friday I finally got around to seeing (properly) Lesser Emerald Dragonfly at Little Ormsby Broad in Norfolk. Several individuals & a mating pair from the viewing platform. I couldn't resist phone-scoping this Southern Hawker & juv Great Crested Grebe hitching a ride! #dragonfly #bugsky #insects
June 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
On Friday I finally got around to seeing (properly) Lesser Emerald Dragonfly at Little Ormsby Broad in Norfolk. Several individuals & a mating pair from the viewing platform. I couldn't resist phone-scoping this Southern Hawker & juv Great Crested Grebe hitching a ride! #dragonfly #bugsky #insects
Fab day volunteering at Woodbastwick NNR on Thursday. 14 species of Odonata spotted, the highlights being several freshly emerged Willow Emerald Damselfly and Small Red-eyed Damselfly. #bugsky #odonata #insects #dragonfly #damselfly
June 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Fab day volunteering at Woodbastwick NNR on Thursday. 14 species of Odonata spotted, the highlights being several freshly emerged Willow Emerald Damselfly and Small Red-eyed Damselfly. #bugsky #odonata #insects #dragonfly #damselfly
Orange-tailed Clearwing (Synanthedon andrenaeformis) to AND pheromone lure in my #Norwich garden today. The ninth species of clearwing moth recorded at home. #teammoth #mothsmatter #norfolkmoths #bugsky #clearwings #pollinators #insects #moths
June 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Orange-tailed Clearwing (Synanthedon andrenaeformis) to AND pheromone lure in my #Norwich garden today. The ninth species of clearwing moth recorded at home. #teammoth #mothsmatter #norfolkmoths #bugsky #clearwings #pollinators #insects #moths
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Black Redstart’s have been thin on the ground in Norwich this year with no singing birds in the city centre as yet. As such, this male from my flat this evening, outside of their regular territories, was a bit of a surprise.
June 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Black Redstart’s have been thin on the ground in Norwich this year with no singing birds in the city centre as yet. As such, this male from my flat this evening, outside of their regular territories, was a bit of a surprise.
New species for me today, Heath Fritillary (Mellicta athalia) in Hockey Wood, Essex.
June 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
New species for me today, Heath Fritillary (Mellicta athalia) in Hockey Wood, Essex.