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Mark Hammond
@markhammond1966.bsky.social
CMR for VC32 (Northants). Also into old aircraft and a bit of snooker.
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Recording moths on iRecord (website & app):

For those not aware, there's a specific form to record moths which includes all of the mandatory fields, including the recording method and life stage. Please use this form in preference to the general recording forms. #MothsMatter
July 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Well done to James Symonds at Weeting Heath - Black-spotted Chestnut (Conistra rubiginosa) New for Norfolk last night (30/11/24) #teammoth #norfolkmoths
December 1, 2024 at 9:37 AM
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New for Norfolk 2024: 08
Feathered Beauty (Peribatodes secundaria)
Rare migrant species and recent UK colonist.
Records from neighbouring Suffolk, with specimens recorded in 2006 and 2020.
New for Norfolk in 2024 at Eccles-on-Sea (N. Bowman, 06/09/24) #teammoth #norfolkmoths norfolkmoths.co.uk
November 27, 2024 at 8:09 AM
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Nothris verbascella
(Norfolk Snout)

Until September 2024 this species was believed to be extinct in the UK. An adult moth was trapped at Stoke Holy Cross (Dave Jones, 02/09/24) Further studies in the area have revealed larval feeding signs and recently larvae on Hoary Mullein.
#notablenorfolkmoths
November 17, 2024 at 1:59 PM
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A shout out for my friend @stevenash71.bsky.social / @migrantmothuk.bsky.social and his feed #MigrantMothUK - a worthwhile follow, alongside #TeamMoth.
November 17, 2024 at 10:07 AM