Neil Sherman
@neilsmothman.bsky.social
Suffolk county recorder for moths.
Naturalist and conservationist with main interests in moths, butterflies, birds and heathland.
Naturalist and conservationist with main interests in moths, butterflies, birds and heathland.
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Best of 2025:4. Argyresthia arceuthina (White-headed Tip Moth) at STANTA, 25/05/2025 by James Symonds — post-Vic Norfolk. #teammoth #norfolkmoths norfolkmoths.co.uk/micros.php?b...
December 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Best of 2025:4. Argyresthia arceuthina (White-headed Tip Moth) at STANTA, 25/05/2025 by James Symonds — post-Vic Norfolk. #teammoth #norfolkmoths norfolkmoths.co.uk/micros.php?b...
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Best of 2025:3. Glaucous Shears (Papestra biren) at Dersingham Bog, 20/05/2025 by Jim Hodgkinson — new VC28! #teammoth #norfolkmoths norfolkmoths.co.uk?bf=21620
December 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Best of 2025:3. Glaucous Shears (Papestra biren) at Dersingham Bog, 20/05/2025 by Jim Hodgkinson — new VC28! #teammoth #norfolkmoths norfolkmoths.co.uk?bf=21620
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Best of 2025:2. Glyphipterix forsterella (Woodland Sedge-moth) at Lolly Moor, 19/05/2025 by David Norgate — only the 2nd Norfolk record! #teammoth #norfolkmoths norfolkmoths.co.uk/micros.php?b...
December 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Best of 2025:2. Glyphipterix forsterella (Woodland Sedge-moth) at Lolly Moor, 19/05/2025 by David Norgate — only the 2nd Norfolk record! #teammoth #norfolkmoths norfolkmoths.co.uk/micros.php?b...
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Best of 2025:1. Acleris umbrana (Dark-streaked Tortrix) at Toftwood, 14/01/2025 by David Norgate — new for Norfolk! #teammoth #norfolkmoths norfolkmoths.co.uk/micros.php?b...
December 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Best of 2025:1. Acleris umbrana (Dark-streaked Tortrix) at Toftwood, 14/01/2025 by David Norgate — new for Norfolk! #teammoth #norfolkmoths norfolkmoths.co.uk/micros.php?b...
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Probably the most nicely marked Mottled Umber I’ve had in the trap in the company of 14 December Moths and a very late Lesser Yellow Underwing #TeamMoth
November 28, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Probably the most nicely marked Mottled Umber I’ve had in the trap in the company of 14 December Moths and a very late Lesser Yellow Underwing #TeamMoth
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Ecology work this week at Ipswich Golf Club has included planting out pot grown drought tolerant Fescue plugs + Heather plants from our on site polytunnels on bunker mounds. A successful technique we have used for a few years. x.com/PurdisHeathG...
November 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Ecology work this week at Ipswich Golf Club has included planting out pot grown drought tolerant Fescue plugs + Heather plants from our on site polytunnels on bunker mounds. A successful technique we have used for a few years. x.com/PurdisHeathG...
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Four new species for Dorset (and a belated one for Britain) are among the highlights of the Dorset Moths Annual Report 2024. Free PDF downland from dorsetmoths.co.uk
#teammoth
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@dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social
@migrantmothuk.bsky.social
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
#teammoth
@dorsetmoths.bsky.social
@dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social
@migrantmothuk.bsky.social
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Four new species for Dorset (and a belated one for Britain) are among the highlights of the Dorset Moths Annual Report 2024. Free PDF downland from dorsetmoths.co.uk
#teammoth
@dorsetmoths.bsky.social
@dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social
@migrantmothuk.bsky.social
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
#teammoth
@dorsetmoths.bsky.social
@dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social
@migrantmothuk.bsky.social
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
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New study confirms that short wavelength light (UV & blue) attracts the most nocturnal insects & that intensity increases attraction for all colours. Longer wavelength & lower intensity outdoor lights should reduce biodiversity impacts resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #teammoth 🌍
November 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
New study confirms that short wavelength light (UV & blue) attracts the most nocturnal insects & that intensity increases attraction for all colours. Longer wavelength & lower intensity outdoor lights should reduce biodiversity impacts resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #teammoth 🌍
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I thought I had a lot of moth records (with >10,000 from this year still to submit) but that’s small fry compared to what’s already been submitted by everyone else. I don’t envy the moth county recorder’s job! Well done Jim…
WOW! We have just passed 3.5 million records, it is certainly a record breaking year, details to come in December as I attempt a New for Norfolk advent calendar and post a species per day 😅... Yes we have had that many!!! #teammoth #norfolkmoths
November 19, 2025 at 9:47 AM
I thought I had a lot of moth records (with >10,000 from this year still to submit) but that’s small fry compared to what’s already been submitted by everyone else. I don’t envy the moth county recorder’s job! Well done Jim…
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WOW! We have just passed 3.5 million records, it is certainly a record breaking year, details to come in December as I attempt a New for Norfolk advent calendar and post a species per day 😅... Yes we have had that many!!! #teammoth #norfolkmoths
November 17, 2025 at 10:57 AM
WOW! We have just passed 3.5 million records, it is certainly a record breaking year, details to come in December as I attempt a New for Norfolk advent calendar and post a species per day 😅... Yes we have had that many!!! #teammoth #norfolkmoths
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Psst, don't tell Nigel but a North African immigrant has turned up in Kessingland, after a 10 year wait I could not believe it & am still in shock!
November 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Psst, don't tell Nigel but a North African immigrant has turned up in Kessingland, after a 10 year wait I could not believe it & am still in shock!
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Acleris notana (Tawny Birch Tortrix) found as a larva in a spun birch leaf at Yarner Wood, Devon back in August. The adult emerged the following month and identification was confirmed by gen. det. #teammoth
November 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Acleris notana (Tawny Birch Tortrix) found as a larva in a spun birch leaf at Yarner Wood, Devon back in August. The adult emerged the following month and identification was confirmed by gen. det. #teammoth
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iRecord and other Indicia sites are available again. Thanks to the BRC/UKCEH technical team for resolving the problem.
An unexpected outage for iRecord and other Indicia systems this weekend means that you won't be able to add records to the websites. It is still possible to add records to the iRecord apps, but you won't be able to upload them until this is fixed 😞
November 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM
iRecord and other Indicia sites are available again. Thanks to the BRC/UKCEH technical team for resolving the problem.
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Don't put the moth traps into hibernation just yet! The forecast model runs for next Tuesday onwards (especially Weds-Fri) are hinting at something MUCH better than we experienced this week. Early days, but something to keep a close eye on. #teammoth
November 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Don't put the moth traps into hibernation just yet! The forecast model runs for next Tuesday onwards (especially Weds-Fri) are hinting at something MUCH better than we experienced this week. Early days, but something to keep a close eye on. #teammoth
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From Landguard, Still a few species for example Setaceous Hebrew Character lingering in the mild conditions.
November 7, 2025 at 8:26 AM
From Landguard, Still a few species for example Setaceous Hebrew Character lingering in the mild conditions.
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A PLUMED PROMINENT from last night in West Suffolk - one of three trapped in a new 10km square. 😀 #mothsmatter
November 6, 2025 at 10:07 AM
A PLUMED PROMINENT from last night in West Suffolk - one of three trapped in a new 10km square. 😀 #mothsmatter
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2/2 Weds - the most likely period for the arrival of African insects. Look out for the likes of Crimson Speckled during the day. Thurs - cooler night however there should be plenty of migrants still on the wing. #teammoth
November 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
2/2 Weds - the most likely period for the arrival of African insects. Look out for the likes of Crimson Speckled during the day. Thurs - cooler night however there should be plenty of migrants still on the wing. #teammoth
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1/2 Here we go then! Hot conditions in NW Africa today, combined with a SE'ly airstream over the Sahara should pull any dispersing insects out towards the Atlantic and then towards GB and Ireland. Tues - wet and windy, which will hamper moth trapping, especially on the coast... #teammoth
November 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
1/2 Here we go then! Hot conditions in NW Africa today, combined with a SE'ly airstream over the Sahara should pull any dispersing insects out towards the Atlantic and then towards GB and Ireland. Tues - wet and windy, which will hamper moth trapping, especially on the coast... #teammoth
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I spent two hours moth trapping in private woodland at Long Melford in Suffolk this evening. A total of 107 moths of seven species. The amazing thing is that 86 of the moths were the Nationally Scarce PLUMED PROMINENT. I've never trapped anything like that number before. #mothsmatter
November 3, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I spent two hours moth trapping in private woodland at Long Melford in Suffolk this evening. A total of 107 moths of seven species. The amazing thing is that 86 of the moths were the Nationally Scarce PLUMED PROMINENT. I've never trapped anything like that number before. #mothsmatter
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1/2 The next 4-5 days/nights should be the most productive spell for North African migrants that we've seen so far this year (not difficult, I know!!!). Tuesday and Wednesday in particular look very interesting. [NB, any resemblance to male appendages in the charts is purely coincidental] #teammoth
November 2, 2025 at 1:28 PM
1/2 The next 4-5 days/nights should be the most productive spell for North African migrants that we've seen so far this year (not difficult, I know!!!). Tuesday and Wednesday in particular look very interesting. [NB, any resemblance to male appendages in the charts is purely coincidental] #teammoth
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From Sunday night (2/11) it may turn VERY interesting. Some of the charts for Tuesday - Thursday (4-6/11) in particular are mouth-watering, with the airstream tracking deep into Africa.
A long way off and subject to change of course. #teamoth
A long way off and subject to change of course. #teamoth
October 28, 2025 at 12:35 PM
From Sunday night (2/11) it may turn VERY interesting. Some of the charts for Tuesday - Thursday (4-6/11) in particular are mouth-watering, with the airstream tracking deep into Africa.
A long way off and subject to change of course. #teamoth
A long way off and subject to change of course. #teamoth
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📢New paper: Night-flying insects over UK in decline, weather radar study reveals @universityofleeds.bsky.social with Rothamsted Insect Survey🦋🐝🪰🦟
Full story 👇
www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/trillio...
Full story 👇
www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/trillio...
October 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
📢New paper: Night-flying insects over UK in decline, weather radar study reveals @universityofleeds.bsky.social with Rothamsted Insect Survey🦋🐝🪰🦟
Full story 👇
www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/trillio...
Full story 👇
www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/trillio...
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Well this was a surprise when I had a quick check of the moth trap this morning. I am no expert but don’t think it’s meant to be flying now. I read it may fly have a second generation in Aug/Sept in the south. Is this one of interest to your study @ruthnewby.bsky.social ? #teammoth
October 19, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Well this was a surprise when I had a quick check of the moth trap this morning. I am no expert but don’t think it’s meant to be flying now. I read it may fly have a second generation in Aug/Sept in the south. Is this one of interest to your study @ruthnewby.bsky.social ? #teammoth