Dave Carter
@birderdave1.bsky.social
Avid Twitcher when time allows,but it feels as though Moths are taking over my life.
This Oak Rustic was the best of last night's catch. 32 of 11 was quite pleasing.
November 13, 2025 at 12:11 PM
This Oak Rustic was the best of last night's catch. 32 of 11 was quite pleasing.
New moth for the garden today, this Grey Shoulder-Knot was found on the house wall,despite no trap last night.
October 23, 2025 at 2:56 PM
New moth for the garden today, this Grey Shoulder-Knot was found on the house wall,despite no trap last night.
Gen Det confirmed this Celypha
rufana as the 1st record for Berkshire VC22 pending the Gen Det result of one caught 3 days earlier than mine
#TeamMoth
rufana as the 1st record for Berkshire VC22 pending the Gen Det result of one caught 3 days earlier than mine
#TeamMoth
October 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Gen Det confirmed this Celypha
rufana as the 1st record for Berkshire VC22 pending the Gen Det result of one caught 3 days earlier than mine
#TeamMoth
rufana as the 1st record for Berkshire VC22 pending the Gen Det result of one caught 3 days earlier than mine
#TeamMoth
My mate outdone you Ellen. 17 shown, 1 flew off.
October 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
My mate outdone you Ellen. 17 shown, 1 flew off.
96 of 25 last night.Oak Lutestring being new for garden. A late Scarce Silver Lines,3 Clancy’s Rustic, and my 5th Plumed Fan-foot of the year the best of the rest #TeamMoth
September 19, 2025 at 1:06 PM
96 of 25 last night.Oak Lutestring being new for garden. A late Scarce Silver Lines,3 Clancy’s Rustic, and my 5th Plumed Fan-foot of the year the best of the rest #TeamMoth
Despite the books saying common,this Campion was nfg and me. My 371st macro for the garden,and my 15th this year. Happy with that. #TeamMoth
August 19, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Despite the books saying common,this Campion was nfg and me. My 371st macro for the garden,and my 15th this year. Happy with that. #TeamMoth
I'm thinking Celypha rufana. Any help appreciated.
August 15, 2025 at 11:48 AM
I'm thinking Celypha rufana. Any help appreciated.
Evergestis limbata is becoming quite common since my first last year.
August 15, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Evergestis limbata is becoming quite common since my first last year.
The rain always seems to deliver. This Choreutis nemorana was new for me,and maybe the 1st adult for Berkshire after larva were found in 2024. Waiting on Confirmation. #TeamMoth.
July 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The rain always seems to deliver. This Choreutis nemorana was new for me,and maybe the 1st adult for Berkshire after larva were found in 2024. Waiting on Confirmation. #TeamMoth.
I do like running pictures through Obsidentify just to see what it comes up with. Yesterday was one of the best so far.
July 8, 2025 at 7:13 AM
I do like running pictures through Obsidentify just to see what it comes up with. Yesterday was one of the best so far.
Would anybody know what this is. Its like a sticky bubble. Someone sent it to me, but I haven't a clue.
July 7, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Would anybody know what this is. Its like a sticky bubble. Someone sent it to me, but I haven't a clue.
Can someone put a name to this please. Thought it was Celypha rufana, but if it is,it would be a 1st record for this area VC22.
July 5, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Can someone put a name to this please. Thought it was Celypha rufana, but if it is,it would be a 1st record for this area VC22.