Chris Mason
@chrismason02.bsky.social
Cumbria birder originally from Lowestoft. Also keen on moths, butterflies, dragonflies etc.
Was at the top of the road over to Applecross today when this fella appeared out of the gloom. Seemed totally un-phased by my presence and happily carried on feeding.
October 1, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Was at the top of the road over to Applecross today when this fella appeared out of the gloom. Seemed totally un-phased by my presence and happily carried on feeding.
Could this be Crocidosema plebejana. Apologies for photo quality. Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Could this be Crocidosema plebejana. Apologies for photo quality. Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
Could this be Anomalous? Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Could this be Anomalous? Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
Would appreciate some help with this one. Best I can come up with is Gracillaria syringella. Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
August 16, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Would appreciate some help with this one. Best I can come up with is Gracillaria syringella. Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
Struggling to nail this one. Acleris aspersana possibly. Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
August 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Struggling to nail this one. Acleris aspersana possibly. Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
Wondering if this might be Vine’s Rustic. Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
August 10, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Wondering if this might be Vine’s Rustic. Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
Slender Pug and Ypsolopha dentella? Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
July 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Slender Pug and Ypsolopha dentella? Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
The drive from Cumbria over to Northumberland today was well worth it. The Night Heron performed well and at least 5 Roseate Terns at Newbiggin. The icing on the cake though was the White-winged Tern at Druridge, what a bird.
July 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The drive from Cumbria over to Northumberland today was well worth it. The Night Heron performed well and at least 5 Roseate Terns at Newbiggin. The icing on the cake though was the White-winged Tern at Druridge, what a bird.
I’m a bit stumped on this one. Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
July 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I’m a bit stumped on this one. Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
Not the best shots but best I could get. Thought 1 maybe Elachista argentella and 2 Swammerdamia? Thank you. @mothiduk.bsky.social
July 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Not the best shots but best I could get. Thought 1 maybe Elachista argentella and 2 Swammerdamia? Thank you. @mothiduk.bsky.social
Wondering if this is Monochroa sp, possibly tenebrella? Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Wondering if this is Monochroa sp, possibly tenebrella? Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
Is this Small Dotted Buff? Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Is this Small Dotted Buff? Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
Can you help with this one please? Apologies for photo quality. @mothiduk.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Can you help with this one please? Apologies for photo quality. @mothiduk.bsky.social
Best I can come up with for this is Platyedra subscinerea but guide suggests not found in Cumbria so probably not. Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
June 27, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Best I can come up with for this is Platyedra subscinerea but guide suggests not found in Cumbria so probably not. Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
Rather worn but could this be Grey Pine Carpet? Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Rather worn but could this be Grey Pine Carpet? Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
Would appreciate your. Help here. I’m normally used to Double Square-spot but just wonder if 1 is Triple-spotted Clay. Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
June 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Would appreciate your. Help here. I’m normally used to Double Square-spot but just wonder if 1 is Triple-spotted Clay. Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
Are you able to help with these two please. Think 1 may be Coleophora (~10mm) but doesn’t seem right for trifolii. 2 and 3 are the same moth. Thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
June 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Are you able to help with these two please. Think 1 may be Coleophora (~10mm) but doesn’t seem right for trifolii. 2 and 3 are the same moth. Thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
Not sure of this one. Seemed the wrong shape for a Wave. Thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Not sure of this one. Seemed the wrong shape for a Wave. Thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
Struggling with pugs again. Thought 1 maybe Shaded and 2 and 3 Grey, all around 20/21 mm. Had 4 as Riband or Small Fan-footed Wave but doesn’t seem quite right for either. Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Struggling with pugs again. Thought 1 maybe Shaded and 2 and 3 Grey, all around 20/21 mm. Had 4 as Riband or Small Fan-footed Wave but doesn’t seem quite right for either. Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
I went for Poplar Kitten but now having doubts. FW was about 20mm. Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I went for Poplar Kitten but now having doubts. FW was about 20mm. Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
Is this Coleophora sp, possibly trifolii? Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Is this Coleophora sp, possibly trifolii? Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
Could you help with this one please. Was wondering maybe Cydia sp. Best pic I could get before it flew/blew away. Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
June 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Could you help with this one please. Was wondering maybe Cydia sp. Best pic I could get before it flew/blew away. Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
Struggling a bit here so would appreciate your help. Really not sure on the Pug. Wonder if 2 is Hedya pruniana and 3 Bactra sp. As for 4, Small Square-spot? Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
June 1, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Struggling a bit here so would appreciate your help. Really not sure on the Pug. Wonder if 2 is Hedya pruniana and 3 Bactra sp. As for 4, Small Square-spot? Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
Struggling a bit here so would appreciate your help. Really not sure on the Pug. Wonder if 2 is Hedya pruniana and 3 Bactra sp. As for 4, Small Square-spot? Many thanks.
May 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Struggling a bit here so would appreciate your help. Really not sure on the Pug. Wonder if 2 is Hedya pruniana and 3 Bactra sp. As for 4, Small Square-spot? Many thanks.
This looks like Common Lutestring to me but guide suggests mid-Jun flight season. Am I missing something obvious? Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This looks like Common Lutestring to me but guide suggests mid-Jun flight season. Am I missing something obvious? Many thanks. @mothiduk.bsky.social