CHESHIRE (VICE COUNTY 58)

MOTH REPORT FOR 2016

Oleander Hawk-Moth: Les Hall

Authors: Steve H. Hind and Steve W. Holmes

Date: May 2016 Cheshire moth report 2016

Introduction

This was the final year of recording for the National Macro-moth Atlas. A few species were added to squares during daytime searches early in the year but any plans to trap in under- recorded squares were often thwarted by cold nights and it was not until mid-July that SHH considered it worthwhile venturing into the uplands. The overall atlas coverage in the county has been good and our results should compare well against the rest of the country, although there remain gaps in most squares, where we failed to find species which are most likely present. Hopefully these gaps will be filled over the next few years, as recording of our Macro-moths continue. As always, a list of those species new for their respective 10km squares during 2016 can be found after the main report. A special effort was made during the winter to add historical records from the collections at Manchester Museum and past entomological journals, which will enable us to compare our current data with that of the past. Now that recording for the Macro- moth atlas is over, our efforts turn to the Micro-moths and the ongoing Micro-moth recording scheme. There is a lot to discover about the distributions of our Micro-moths across the county and the increasing interest continues to add much valuable information.

2016 was another poor year for moths, with results from the national Garden Moth Scheme showing a 20% decline on 2015 (excluding Diamond-back Moth, of which there was a significant invasion). In one of our gardens, at Higher Poynton, there was also a decline of 20% on 2015 but also a 49% decline on 2013, our last good year. Despite it being a poor year, three new species were added to the county list, Spruce Seed Moth Cydia strobilella on 9th May, Spatalistis bifasciana on 20th June and Stathmopoda padella on 18th July.

The map above shows the number of species recorded in each hectad (10km*10km square) during 2016 to illustrate the recording coverage across the county. Despite there being an overall reduction in the abundance of moths during the year, the numbers of species caught, were up in 27 of the hectads, since 2015 and down in only 14 hectads. This was partly due to an increase in the number of recorders submitting their records, before the cut-off for the atlas but also due to

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recorders being more able to recognise an increasing number of species, especially as their knowledge of the micro-moths improve and less so due to recorders visiting under-recorded hectads, although this was a major factor in one square. Most moth trapping continues to be carried out in recorders gardens and although we currently have a good spread of recorders across the county, there remain hectads without a resident trapper. Knowledge on the status of our garden moths is increasing each year but trapping away from our gardens is still very limited, so visits into the wider countryside are likely to produce the most significant rewards.

Time and effort dictate that this report cannot be a complete analysis of the years’ records; it does however itemise all macro-moth species that were recorded fewer than 10 times during the year as well as the most notable micro-moths.

Throughout what follows, header information relating to each species comprises:

3.004 Gold Swift Hepialus hecta (Linnaeus, 1758)

Which, reading left to right detail:

 Agassiz, Beavan & Heckford species number  Species’ vernacular name  Species’ taxonomic name  Species’ Author(s)

As ever, both authors of this report extend grateful thanks to everyone for sending in their records and photographs, which combine to make this report possible.

Emperor Moth: Hilary Ash

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Species accounts

2.004 Eriocrania sparrmannella (Bosc, 1791) One to light at Alsager on 9th May (MD). Tenanted leaf mines at Lindow Common on 21st June (BS), Saltersley Moss, Wilmslow on 3rd July, Illidge Green on 4th July and Oakhanger Moss on 14th July (SHH). The last of its family to start mining and subsequently less often searched for.

2.006 Eriocrania cicatricella (Zetterstedt, 1839) A tenanted leaf mine at Delamere Forest on 20th May (MBe). Not found mining as often as other members of this family.

4.040 Stigmella assimilella (Zeller, 1848) Mines on Aspen Populus tremula at Poolehill, Nantwich on 27th October (HJ). Ellesmere Port is the only other part of Cheshire where this species has been found.

4.008 Stigmella glutinosae (Stainton, 1858) Tenanted mines at Holme Wood, Kettleshulme on 20th September (SHH), Thornton Green on 8th October (SWH) and Longhill, Buerton on 9th October (SHH).

4.009 Stigmella alnetella (Stainton, 1856) Tenanted leaf mines at two sites in Buerton on 9th October (SHH). Finding tenanted mines is the best way to separate this species from Stigmella glutinosae, which means inspecting Alder Alnus glutinosa leaves during the brief period in October when the larvae are feeding. With only between 20-30 records of each our knowledge of their distributions is still limited.

4.020 Stigmella paradoxa (Frey, 1858) Leaf mines at Newhall on 2nd October (MBe, SHH, HJ). Leaf mines have been recorded from most parts of Cheshire since 2000, when this species was first discovered in the county, yet despite the coverage we still have only fourteen records of paradoxa in Cheshire.

4.068 Trifurcula immundella (Zeller, 1839) A single larval mine at Sale Water Park on 12th March (BS).

4.085 Ectoedemia argyropeza (Zeller, 1839) Several mines in fallen Aspen Populus tremula leaves at Burton Mere Wetlands on 31st October (MBe).

4.091 Ectoedemia heringi (Toll, 1934) Ten leaf mines at Delamere Forest on 5th November (BS).

8.001 Incurvaria pectinea Haworth, 1828 Larval feeding signs on birch (Betula) at Oakhanger Moss on 14th July (SHH) and on a roadside Hazel Corylus avellana at Acton on 18th September (MBe, SHH, HJ).

12.012 Triaxomera parasitella (Hübner, 1796) Three to light at Ellesmere Port on 29th May, 6th & 8th June (HJ), after the first there in 2015.

Huw John

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12.037 Monopis weaverella (Scott, 1858) Singles to light at Waverton on 26th August (H&BC) and in the Dane Valley, Wildboarclough on 1st September (SHH). There are only four previous records on the county database.

12.038 Monopis obviella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) One to light at Willaston, Nantwich on 8th June (DT).

12.047 Psychoides verhuella Bruand, 1853 Larvae at Arley on 20th March, Hooksbank Wood, Styal on 29th March, Whatcroft on 3rd April (BTS) and Bradwell, Sandbach on 22nd April (SHH).

14.002 Bucculatrix nigricomella (Zeller, 1839) Singles to light at Upton, Chester on 7th August (RW) and Elton on 6th September (SWH).

14.003 Bucculatrix maritima Stainton, 1851 Three cocoons, two of which were tenanted, at Neston Saltmarsh on 26th May, from which adults emerged on 3rd June (MBe, HJ). One to light at Bromborough on 6th June (PHo) and five to light at Ellesmere Port on 17th August (HJ), following strong overnight winds off the Mersey Marshes. All previous records have been on the Dee Saltmarsh.

ex-cocoon: Mell Bellingham

15.003 Caloptilia populetorum (Zeller, 1839) Singles to light at Alsager on 6th May, 23rd August and 4th & 5th October (MD) and Sale on 13th August (PBH). Thirteen records since our first in 2013.

Peter Hardy

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15.017 Calybites phasianipennella (Hübner, [1813]) One to light at Handbridge on 8th August (KP).

15.019 Acrocercops brongniardella (Fabricius, 1798) A single leaf mine found at Cheadle Royal on 2nd July (BTS) was the only record.

15.025 Parornix betulae (Stainton, 1854) A female to light at Alsager on 13th August (MD) and two females bred from larval mines in birch (Betula) at Bosley Cloud on 23rd September, from which adults emerged 1st & 3rd April 2017 (SHH).

15.037 Phyllonorycter tenerella (Joannis, 1915) Three mines in a Hornbeam Carpinus betulus leaf along the Bollin Valley, Hale on 21st October (SHH), produced adults on 21st (2) and 26th March, 2017. The only previous record on the county database is from Oakmere prior to 1940.

Mel Bellingham Steve Hind

16.014 Pseudoswammerdamia combinella (Hübner, 1786) Singles to light at Waverton on 12th May (H&BC) and Shavington on 8th June (RB, TR).

Roger Benson

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16.022 Cedestis subfasciella (Stephens, 1834) Four larval mines in Scot’s Pine Pinus sylvestris needles at Little Budworth Common on 1st April, with adults emerging from 18th May (BS). Singles to light at Alsager on 3rd & 13th June, with two on 18th July (MD) and Styal on 2nd July (NG).

Nicola Ginn 17.002 Ypsolopha nemorella (Linnaeus, 1758) Singles to light at Higher Poynton on 25th July and 11th, 16th & 22nd August (SHH) and Burwardsley on 13th August (MRW).

17.008 Ypsolopha alpella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Larva on oak (Quercus) at Bradwell, Sandbach on 24th May, emerged 20th June (SHH). Singles to light at Waverton on 20th August (H&BC) and Great Sutton on 7th September (MBe).

17.009 Ypsolopha sylvella (Linnaeus, 1767) To light at Great Sutton on 2nd August and 4th (2) & 13th September (MBe), Waverton on 15th August (H&BC), Eastwood End Holiday Park, Adlington on 12th September (SHH) and Oakwood Farm, Styal on 14th September (NG).

17.015 Ochsenheimeria urella Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1842 Four swept from grassland above Greenway Bridge, Wildboarclough on 15th August (SHH).

18.001 Diamond-back Moth Plutella xylostella (Linnaeus, 1758) There was a countrywide influx of Diamond-back Moths during June, most notable here in VC58 on Hilbre Island, with daytime counts of 488 on 2nd June, 200 on 4th June and 500 on 5th June (Hilbre Blog). Inland counts of 260 at the Gowy Meadows CWT on 2nd June (SWH), 189 at Weston on 3rd June (RB), 100 at Dibbinsdale Nature Reserve on 7th June (PHo), 100+ at Taxal Moor on 7th June (SHH), 205 at Basford on 10th June (RB) and 427 in the Chorlton/Hough/Weston area on 11th June (RB). The highest counts in light traps were 115 at Marple on 6th June (MPS) and 115 at Higher Poynton on 7th June (SHH). Numbers dropped

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sharply by 12th June, although double figure counts were still being caught into late July. The accompanying chart covers this influx and reflects the peak counts mentioned above.

19.001 Orthotelia sparganella (Thunberg, 1788) One at Shocklach on 13th August (AM).

19.011 Leek Moth Acrolepiopsis assectella (Zeller, 1839) Thirteen to light at Upton, Chester between 17th August & 20th October (RW). Our only other record in 2016 was of one to light at Ellesmere Port on 15th August (HJ).

20.001 Argyresthia laevigatella Herrich-Schäffer, 1855 A male to light at Burwardsley on 14th June and a female to light at Alsager on 3rd July (MD).

20.014 Argyresthia sorbiella (Treitschke, 1833) Singles at Danes Moss on 18th & 23rd June (SHH).

20.018 Argyresthia spinosella Stainton, 1849 One to light at Upton, Chester on 6th June (RW).

20.024 Argyresthia semitestacella (Curtis, 1833) One to light at Alsager on 18th September (MD).

21.005 Leucoptera spartifoliella (Hübner, 1813) Three cocoons on the stems of Broom Cytisus scoparius at Burton Mere Wetlands on 30th May, with the first adult emerging on 12th June (BS).

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22.003 Prays ruficeps (Heinemann, 1854) One swept from the roadside below an Ash Fraxinus excelsior at Waverton on 1st June (H&BC) and singles to light at Marple on 6th June (MPS), Styal on 29th June (NG), Higher Poynton on 15th July (SHH), Great Sutton on 23rd July (MBe), Burton Mere Wetlands on 30th July (MBe, HD, HJ) and Alsager on 22nd August (MD). There have been eighteen records from nine sites across the county during the past four years following its split from Prays fraxinella.

Nicola Ginn

28.025 Pleurota bicostella (Clerck, 1759) One at Wybunbury on 18th June (RB)

29.002 Diurnea lipsiella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) One to light at Alsager on 8th October (MD).

Mike Dale 32.015 Agonopterix subpropinquella (Stainton, 1849) One found indoors at Waverton on 1st February, followed by three to light on 6th May (H&BC).

32.029 Agonopterix umbellana (Fabricius, 1794) One beaten from Gorse Ulex europaeus at Idle Hill, Hyde on 19th April (SHH), is our first record since 1990.

Steve Hind

32.032 Agonopterix angelicella (Hübner, [1813]) Ten larvae on Angelica Angelica sylvestris at Burton Mere Wetlands on 30th May, from which the first adult emerged on 22nd June (BS).

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35.012 Anacampsis blattariella (Hübner, 1796) Larva in a rolled birch leaf (Betula) at Neumann's Flash, Northwich on 15th May, emerged 14th June (SHH). Ten to light at Little Budworth Common on 14th September (BSB, MBe, HD, HJ).

35.020 Anarsia spartiella (Schrank, 1802) Larva on Broom Cytisus scoparius at Burton Mere Wetlands on 30th May, emerged 18th June (BS).

Ben Smart

35.022 Juniper Webber Dichomeris marginella (Fabricius, 1781) One to light at Frodsham on 13th August (RGB).

35.035 Chrysoesthia drurella (Fabricius, 1775) Leaf mines at two sites in Waverton on 10th & 18th September (H&BC, SHH), from which adults were bred, emerging from 3rd April 2017. Mines also located at Beeston on 11th September and Longhill, Buerton on 9th October (SHH).

Reared: Helen & Bob Coan

35.050 Aristotelia ericinella (Zeller, 1839) Larvae swept from Heather Calluna vulgaris at Saltersley Moss on 3rd July and Brereton Heath on 4th July (SHH).

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Aristotelia ericinella: Steve Hind

35.076 Monochroa suffusella (Douglas, 1850) One flying amongst Cotton-grass Eriophorum angustifolium at Danes Moss on 18th June (SHH).

35.093 Mirificarma mulinella (Zeller, 1839) Bred from larva on Broom Cytisus scoparius at Burton Mere Wetlands on 30th May (BS), otherwise bred from Gorse Ulex europaeus in the Dean Valley, Lamaload; Goyt Valley, Romiley; Helsby Hill; Idle Hill, Hyde; Jacksonedge Quarry, Disley and Marpleridge, with larvae obtained between March and May. An adult beaten from Gorse at Sutton on 15th August and eight to light in the Dane Valley, Wildboarclough on 12th August, followed by one there on 1st September (SHH). Probably occurring wherever the foodplants grow and often common, especially in the eastern foothills.

35.093 a moth (Mirificarma mulinella)

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35.132 Caryocolum fraternella (Douglas, 1851) A larval spinning on Wood Stitchwort Stellaria nemorum at Sale Water Park on 30th April (BS) and an adult to light in the Dane Valley, Wildboarclough on 12th August (SHH).

Ben Smart

35.146 Teleiopsis diffinis (Haworth, 1828) Singles to light at Danes Moss on 23rd June and in the Dane Valley, Wildboarclough on 23rd August & 6th September (SHH).

35.147 Carpatolechia decorella (Haworth, 1812) Singles to light at Great Sutton on 24th January and 12th March (MBe).

Mel Bellingham

35.153 Pseudotelphusa paripunctella (Thunberg, 1794) Larva on oak (Quercus) at Lindow Common on 12th August, emerging 18th April 2017 (BS), is only our tenth county record and the third this century.

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Pseudotelphusa paripunctella: Ben Smart

35.157 Recurvaria leucatella (Clerck, 1759) Singles to light at Elton on 8th June and 20th, 23rd & 24th July (SWH) and Waverton on 8th, 13th & 18th July (H&BC).

Helen & Bob Coan

37.014 Coleophora coracipennella (Hübner, 1796) Males to light at Higher Poynton on 18th & 23rd July, followed by a female on 6th August (SHH), when a female was also caught at Burwardsley (MRW).

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37.016 Apple & Plum Case-bearer Coleophora spinella (Schrank, 1802) A larval case on hawthorn at Waverton on 25th May, produced a female on 21st June (H&BC). Single females to light at Alsager on 18th July (MD) and Higher Poynton on 19th July (SHH).

37.026 Coleophora violacea (Ström, 1783) A larval case on Alder Alnus glutinosa at Holme Wood, Kettleshulme on 20th September (SHH).

Steve Hind 37.029 Coleophora orbitella Zeller, 1849 A larval case on birch (Betula) at Bosley Cloud on 23rd September (SHH).

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37.033 Large Clover Case-bearer Coleophora trifolii (Curtis, 1832) Singles to light at Moore on 20th June and 12th August (MC), Higher Poynton on 19th July (SHH) and Upton, Chester on 17th August (RW).

37.052 Coleophora ibipennella Zeller, 1849 A male to light at Higher Poynton on 19th July (SHH).

37.053 Coleophora betulella (Heinemann, 1876) Single males to light at Moore on 8th July (MC) and Cheadle Hulme on 20th July (GL).

37.055 Coleophora pyrrhulipennella Zeller, 1839 A tenanted larval case at Little Budworth Common on 1st April (BS).

37.083 Coleophora saxicolella (Duponchel, [1843]) A male to light in the Dane Valley, Wildboarclough on 5th August (SHH).

37.099 Coleophora striatipennella Nylander [1848] A male to light at Higher Poynton on 8th June (SHH).

38.005 Elachista triatomea (Haworth, 1828) 30 disturbed during the day around Basford between 28th May and 11th June (RB)

38.032 Elachista apicipunctella Stainton, 1849 Singles to light at Sale on 6th May and 18th & 24th July (PBH) and at Higher Poynton, two on 7th & one on 24th July (SHH).

Peter Hardy

38.046 Elachista albidella Nylander, [1848] One netted at Abbots Moss on 9th June (SHH).

40.003 Mompha lacteella (Stephens, 1834) One to light at Higher Poynton on 22nd June, followed by three on 19th July (SHH).

40.006 Mompha jurassicella (Frey, 1881) New to Cheshire in 2015, yet already well established at Higher Poynton, with 27 between March and May, with a further two in September (SHH).

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40.007 Mompha bradleyi Riedl, 1965 Adults found indoors at Whaley Bridge on 2nd January (AS), Waverton on 5th February (H&BC) and at Higher Poynton, where now frequently seen, from 8th February.

Angie Seymour

40.011 Mompha langiella (Hübner, 1796) A single adult at Higher Poynton on 11th May (SHH).

41.005 Blastobasis rebeli Karsholt & Sinev, 2004 One to light at Lacey Green, Wilmslow on 17th July (NG). Recorded from this single site for the third consecutive year.

42.002 Stathmopoda padella (Linnaeus, 1761) ** The 1st county record. Singles to light at Alsager on 18th & 20th July (MD).

Mike Dale

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45.009 Tansy Plume Gillmeria ochrodactyla ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) One to light at Shocklach on 14th July and another disturbed from amongst Tansy Tanacetum vulgare on 22nd July (AM).

45.012 Brown Plume Stenoptilia pterodactyla (Linnaeus, 1761) One to light at Alsager on 22nd August (MD).

45.021 Dowdy Plume Stenoptilia zophodactylus (Duponchel, 1840) One to light at Higher Poynton on 26th July (SHH).

45.037 Dusky Plume Oidaematophorus lithodactyla (Treitschke, 1833) One to light at Higher Poynton on 11th August (SHH).

46.001 Schreckensteinia festaliella (Hübner, [1819]) One to light at Alsager on 18th July (MD).

49.010 Philedonides lunana (Thunberg, 1784) One on Idle Hill, Hyde on 19th April and four at Carrbrook, Mossley on 21st April (SHH).

49.015 Variegated Golden Tortrix Archips xylosteana (Linnaeus, 1758) Singles to light at Burwardsley on 8th July (MRW) and Bowdon, Altrincham on 6th & 12th September (RHi)

49.021 Ptycholomoides aeriferanus (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851) Singles to light at Higher Poynton on 11th July (SHH) and Marple on 22nd July (MPS).

49.045 Eana osseana (Scopoli, 1763) One to light in the Dane Valley, Wildboarclough on 23rd August (SHH).

49.047 Eana incanana (Stephens, 1852) One to light at Willaston, Nantwich on 23rd July (DT)

49.057 Cnephasia longana (Haworth, 1811) Singles to light at Elton on 23rd July, 1st & 9th August (SWH).

49.058 Spatalistis bifasciana (Hübner, [1787]) ** The 1st county record. One to light at Alsager on 28th June (MD).

Mike Dale

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49.061 Acleris holmiana (Linnaeus, 1758) One to light at Shavington on 19th July (RB, TR), is the first record in three years.

49.078 Acleris aspersana (Hübner, [1817]) One to light at Elton on 7th September (SWH).

49.087 Acleris literana (Linnaeus, 1758) Singles to light at Burton on 29th March (BSB), Bromborough on 20th April (PH) and Upton, Chester on 6th May (RW), as well as one swept from oak (Quercus) at Bickerton/Larkton Hill on 21st August (JBF). Last year saw the first record for over sixty years. This species appears to be rapidly spreading back into West Cheshire, probably from colonies in Wales.

Barry Barnacal

49.095 Phtheochroa rugosana (Hübner, [1799]) In addition to the regular sites at Elton and Handbridge, two were also recorded at Burton on 13th June (BSB), with singles at Christleton on 14th June (CJ) and Waverton on 25th June and 8th July (H&BC).

Steve Holmes

49.096 Hysterophora maculosana (Haworth, 1811) One flying over English Bluebells Hyacinthoides non-scripta in sunshine at 15:00 hours, Siddington on 17th May (SHH).

49.103 Phalonidia affinitana (Douglas, 1846) Two to light at Hilbre Island on 7th June (BSB, MBe, HD, HJ) is only the fourth county record.

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49.105 Gynnidomorpha vectisana (Humphreys & Westwood, 1845) One at Neston Marsh on 24th May (MBe) is our first record since 1956.

49.134 Cochylis roseana (Haworth, 1811) One to light at Alsager on 6th August (MD). The only two previous records are both from the 19th century.

49.172 Phiaris schulziana (Fabricius, [1777]) Two to light in a Higher Poynton garden on 6th & 7th June (SHH). Our only previous garden record of this moss/moorland species was from Romiley in 2005. Elsewhere a number of sightings from the regular site at Wybunbury Moss (BBe, RB).

Steve Hind

49.180 Piniphila bifasciana (Haworth, 1811) One to light at Higher Poynton on 11th July (SHH).

Steve Hind

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49.188 Endothenia marginana (Haworth, 1811) Single males to light at Great Sutton on 18th July (MBe) and in the Dane Valley, Wildboarclough on 5th August (SHH).

49.193 Endothenia quadrimaculana (Haworth, 1811) Singles to light at Burwardsley on 23rd June (MRW) and Moore on 29th June and 2nd & 8th July (MC).

49.195 Bactra furfurana (Haworth, 1811) One to light at Alsager on 13th June (MD)

Mike Dale

49.216 Ancylis mitterbacheriana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Larva in a folded oak leaf (Quercus) at Little Budworth Common on 25th September (BS).

49.243 Epinotia demarniana (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1840) Singles to light at Alsager on 22nd June & 18th & 19th July (MD).

49.264 Eucosma obumbratana (Lienig & Zeller, 1846) One to light at Elton on 29th August (SWH).

49.272 Eucosma tripoliana (Barrett, 1880) One to light at Waverton on 1st July (H&BC). This species has wandered inland from the saltmarshes on previous occasions.

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49.280 Gypsonoma oppressana (Treitschke, 1835) Singles to light at Ellesmere Port on 5th June (HJ), Upton, Chester on 24th June (RW), Bromborough on 8th July (PHo) and Tytherington on 24th July (D&JM). A recent arrival, with only three previous records in 2013-2014.

Paul Hopkins

49.283 Gypsonoma aceriana (Duponchel, 1843) On 28th May 12 larval feeding tubes were found along the A5117 west of Thornton-le-Moors, with a further two to the east; two were also found at Gowy Meadows CWT on 2nd June (all SWH).

Steve Holmes 49.299 Pseudococcyx posticana (Zetterstedt, 1839) A male to light at Alsager on 5th June (MD). Our only previous record was from Hogshead Wood, Oakmere in 1990.

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49.305 Pine Shoot Moth Rhyacionia buoliana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) A female to light at Ellesmere Port on 17th June (HJ).

Huw John

49.309 Dichrorampha plumbana (Scopoli, 1763) Males netted at Ashton's Flashes, Northwich on 15th May and 5th June (MBe, SHH, HJ) and two on a roadside verge at Siddington on 17th May (SHH).

49.310 Dichrorampha sedatana Busck, 1906 Several amongst Tansy Tanacetum vulgare at Tattenhall Hall gardens on 29th May (JBF). Just the two previous records, at Whitegate Way, Winsford in 1981 and Navigation Cop, Chester in 2000.

49.311 Dichrorampha aeratana (Pierce & Metcalfe, 1915) A male at Burton Manor on 1st July (HJ). Previously recorded only from Compstall in 1995.

Huw John

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49.313 Dichrorampha acuminatana (Lienig & Zeller, 1846) Single males to light at Waverton on 4th June (H&BC) and Willaston, Nantwich on 22nd June (MC).

49.320 Dichrorampha alpinana (Treitschke, 1830) Seven amongst Ox-eye Daisy Leucanthemum vulgare at Chorlton on 11th June (RB) and a female to light at Moore on 19th July (MC).

49.321 Dichrorampha petiverella (Linnaeus, 1758) Two at Burton Manor on 1st July (HJ).

Huw John

49.334 Cydia cosmophorana (Treitschke, 1835) One to light at Alsager on 13th June (MD) is the fourth county record.

Mike Dale

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49.335 Spruce Seed Moth Cydia strobilella (Linnaeus, 1758) ** The 1st county record. One to light at Burwardsley on 9th May (MRW) was probably part of the large influx into southern England from the continent which occurred during early May.

Mike Whiteside

49.342 Cydia fagiglandana (Zeller, 1841) Singles to light at Alsager on 2nd June and 15th & 18th July (MD), three at Oakwood Farm, Styal on 24th July (NG) and singles at Waverton on 5th & 23rd August (H&BC).

49.351 Grapholita lunulana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Singles at Carr Green on 27th May (RBr), Alsager Station Gardens on 4th June (DRS) and Ashton's Flashes, Northwich on 5th June (MBe, SHH, HJ).

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49.363 Pammene argyrana (Hübner, [1799]) Three to light at Waverton on 12th May (H&BC).

Helen & Bob Coan 49.381 Strophedra weirana (Douglas, 1850) One to light at Alsager on 3rd June (MD); two larval spinnings on Beech Fagus sylvatica at Little Budworth Common on 25th September and a cocoon between Beech leaves at Delamere Forest on 5th November (both BS).

52.003 Lunar Hornet Moth Sesia bembeciformis (Hübner, [1806]) Three of the last four County records have come from Circular Drive, Greasby so it’s no surprise that this year’s record (again of a pupal exuvia) comes from the same site, on 8th July (L & MH).

52.013 Currant Clearwing Synanthedon tipuliformis (Clerck, 1759) One to a pheromone lure in Northwich on 1st June was the sole record (DB).

52.014 Six-belted Clearwing Bembecia ichneumoniformis ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Two to a pheromone lure at Neumann's & Ashton's Flashes, Northwich was also the only report (DB). All previous records have been on the Wirral, so this is a significant find, which was first discovered in 2014 when 14 adults were attracted to the pheromone lure. However this is not our only inland site, as work for the atlas discovered that one was swept from amongst Bird's-foot Trefoil Lotus corniculatus prior to building the second runway at Ringway in 1999.

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62.005 Lesser Wax Moth Achroia grisella (Fabricius, 1794) Singles to light at Willaston, Nantwich on 20th June (DT), Burton Mere Wetlands on 18th July (MBe, HD, HJ), Oakwood Farm, Styal on 29th August (NG) and Upton, Chester on 4th July and 14th September (RW).

62.038 Acrobasis consociella (Hübner, 1813) Five larval webs on oak (Quercus) at Lindow Common on 21st June and one at Little Budworth Common on 25th September (BS). Singles to light at Alsager on 21st & 22nd July and 23rd August (MD) and at Sale on 4th September (PBH).

Peter Hardy

62.059 Phycitodes saxicola (Vaughan, 1870) A male to light at Upton, Chester on 6th July (RW) and females to light at Great Sutton on 21st July (MBe) and Burwardsley on 21st August (MRW).

Roger Wilkinson

62.065 Ephestia unicolorella Staudinger, 1881 Spreading rapidly through Cheshire, with confirmed records during June at Alsager; Great Sutton; Moore; Upton, Chester; Waverton and Willaston (MD, MBe, MC, RW, DT, H&BC).

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63.020 Anania perlucidalis (Hübner, 1809) 25 adults from 15 widespread sites in 2016, including the first from the Wirral at Bromborough on 6th June. (PH) and Burton on 14th June (BSB). The map includes all records since our first in 2005.

63.020 a moth (Anania perlucidalis)

Records max of 9 in week 25 1 Records for Year 2000 onwards [2km] Records for Years before 2000 [2km]

SD SE

9

8 50 Records 58 Individuals 7 23 Sites

6 Records max of 9 in week 25

5 First Recorded in 2005 Last Recorded in 2016

4 Records for Year 2000 onwards [2km] Earliest: 05-22 (May-22, 2016) Records for Years before 2000 [2km] Latest: 08-30 (Aug-30, 2012) 3 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jly Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jly Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec SJ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SK 1 2

63.022 Anania crocealis (Hübner, 1796) One to light at Bromborough on 8th July (PHo)

63.092 Agriphila selasella (Hübner, 1813) Singles to light at Higher Poynton on 6th August (SHH) and at Alsager on 8th, 12th & 14th August (MD).

63.091 Agriphila latistria (Haworth, 1811) Singles to light at Burton Mere Wetlands on 18th July (MBe, HD, HJ) and Frodsham on 15th August (RGB).

63.122 Donacaula mucronella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Two to light at Wybunbury Moss on 9th July (BBe)

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66.008 Fox Moth Macrothylacia rubi (Linnaeus, 1758) Three daytime records of singles as follows: adults at Swineshaw Moor (6th June) and Taxal Moor (7th June) (both SHH) and Bosley Cloud (larva) on 13th August (JHS). Eight records in 2013 was the best recent showing.

68.001 Emperor Moth Saturnia pavonia (Linnaeus, 1758) Five records of 18 individuals in daylight as follows: Carrbrook, Mossley (three to pheromones on 21st April), Cut-thorn Hill (13 to pheromones on 5th May), Danes Moss (one larva on 18th June) (all SHH) and Cleaver Heath, Heswall, (one larva on 12th July (HJA)). The best showing in recent years was in 2014, with seven records.

Barry Barnacal

69.004 Convolvulus Hawk-moth Agrius convolvuli (Linnaeus, 1758) Two records of singles in mid-September as follows: Heswall (one to light on 12th (JJ)) and Tytherington (one on 15th (JH)). Records of this migrant have averaged just under one a year since 2000.

69.011 Oleander Hawk-moth Daphnis nerii (Linnaeus, 1758) An individual (depicted on the front cover) of this spectacular migrant graced a garden in Greasby on 1st September (L&MH), where news passed around and a few fortunate folks managed to get to see it. It constitutes the 3rd County record. Some discussion as to the provenance of this record took place on the RECORD moth forum for a few days after the event, where the possibility of it having originated from captive, purchased stock was rightly raised. However, with nothing forthcoming by way of evidence confirming that source either at the time or since, plus the fact that the date is perfectly in line with the species known occurrence pattern within the UK, it is considered valid and proven.

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70.002 Purple-bordered Gold Idaea muricata (Hufnagel, 1767) Four records of nine individuals at Wybunbury Moss between 18th June and 9th July (BBe, RB)). One at Shavington in July 2008 was the last to be recorded away from this site.

Roger Benson

70.004 Least Carpet Idaea rusticata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) The 7th County record concerned a single at Higher Poynton on 23rd June (SHH); this site has produced the last four records, which would suggest an established population nearby.

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70.006 Dwarf Cream Wave Idaea fuscovenosa (Goeze, 1781) Three, possibly five to light at Little Neston over 20th (3) – 22nd (2) June. (IC); the first records since 2014.

70.009 Satin Wave Idaea subsericeata (Haworth, 1809) Eight records of 13 individuals to light between 10th June and 18th July (RW, PH, MBe, HD and HJ). As is increasingly obvious, all records came from the west of the County, in these instances, Upton by Chester, Burton, Bromborough and Great Sutton.

Roger Wilkinson

70.015 Small Scallop Idaea emarginata (Linnaeus, 1758) One to light at Shocklach on 26th July (AM) was the only record. The species continues to be magnetised to this site, accounting for the last eight records back to 2012.

70.023 Mullein Wave Scopula marginepunctata (Goeze, 1781) Singles to light at the favoured site of Shavington on 16th August and 12th September (RB, TR) were the 8th and 9th Cheshire records.

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70.026 Smoky Wave Scopula ternata Schrank, 1802 Four records of 18 individuals between 6th and 26th June as follows (daytime unless stated): Cowbury Dale & Buckton Moor (seven on 6th (SHH)), Taxal Moor (five on 7th (SHH), one on 26th (AS)) and Danes Moss (five to light on 23rd (SHH)). Four to five records per year is the recent average for this moorland and heathland species.

Steve Hind

70.027 Cream Wave Scopula floslactata (Haworth, 1809) Nine records of 11 individuals to light, with Marbury Country Park the prime site (LB, SWH, CWa and GO). For a species with a flight season supposed to be May and June, our dates (between 26th May and 6th August) do look a little unusual. However, looking back through previous years, May records are quite the rarity and post June is not uncommon; perhaps the species is simply later to emerge this far north. Record substantiation from this point on will include receipt of a photograph for the species.

70.037 Clay Triple-lines Cyclophora linearia (Hübner, [1799]) Four records of four individuals to light at Burton between 8th and 18th June were the only records (BSB); 2000-2016 records are charted below.

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70.038 The Vestal Rhodometra sacraria (Linnaeus, 1767) Despite being ‘overqualified’ for inclusion in this report, due to there having been 13 records of 15 individuals during mid-September and early October, these records reflect the Cheshire aspect of what was a significant influx into the UK at that time (BSB, RBi, HD, NG, SHH, GL, HJ, JJ, DT and MRW).

Barry Barnacal

70.046 Oblique Carpet Orthonama vittata (Borkhausen, 1794) Six records of seven individuals to light as follows: Davenham (two on 31st May plus singles on 6th June and 20th August (all GO)) Marbury Country Park (singles on 4th June and 18th August (both LB)) and (Shocklach, one on 26th August (AM)). The records perfectly reflect the species’ two generations (May- June and August-September), which would place Cheshire in the south of its range.

Greg Osborn

70.047 Gem Nycterosea obstipata (Fabricius, 1794) Three singles to light at Marbury Country Park between 26th and 30th August (all LB) were the only records of this continental immigrant to the UK. This century, the best showing was five in 2006.

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70.048 Red Carpet Xanthorhoe decoloraria (Esper, [1806]) One to light at Higher Poynton on 16th July (SHH) was the only record, and just the second this century.

Steve Hind

70.051 Red Twin-spot Carpet Xanthorhoe spadicearia ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) A daytime observation of a single at Taxal Moor on 7th June was the only record of the year (SHH).

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70.055 Large Twin-spot Carpet Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata (Clerck, 1759) One to light in the Dane Valley, Wildboarclough on 12th August was the only record (SHH). The graph below charts all Cheshire records from the first in Alsager in 2006.

70.068 Beautiful Carpet Mesoleuca albicillata (Linnaeus, 1758) Five records of six individuals to light as follows: Higher Poynton (one on 22nd, two on 23rd June and one on 19th July (all SHH)), Bromborough (one on 23rd June (PH)) and Alsager (one on 17th July (MD)). The best showing since 2013.

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70.069 Dark Spinach Pelurga comitata (Linnaeus, 1758) Two records of two individuals as follows: daytime observation at Runcorn on 3rd July (DJ) and one to light at Upton, Chester on 7th August (RW).

70.087 Purple Bar Cosmorhoe ocellata (Linnaeus, 1758) Seven records of eight individuals to light as follows: Dane Valley, Wildboarclough (in August: one on 5th, two on 12th (both SHH) and one on 31st (JO): September one on 13th (SHH)), Higher Poynton (one on 16th August (SHH)) and Marple (one on 18th August (MPS)). Records are slightly on the increase.

70.092 Spinach Eulithis mellinata (Fabricius, 1787) Five records of six individuals to light as follows: Higher Poynton (in July: singles on 7th, 8th and 11th plus two on 6th (all SHH)), Upton, Wirral (one on 18th June (HD)). A second successive poor showing.

70.096 Autumn Green Carpet Chloroclysta miata (Linnaeus, 1758) Two records of three individuals to light in mid-October as follows: Higher Poynton (one on 14th) and Dane Valley, Wildboarclough (two on 15th (all SHH)). There have been just 17 records since 2000, with six in 2012 the best showing.

70.101 Mottled Grey Colostygia multistrigaria (Haworth, 1809) One to light at Davenham on 4th April (GO) was the only record this year.

Greg Osborn

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70.104 Devon Carpet Lampropteryx otregiata (Metcalfe, 1917) Eight records of 12 individuals to light as follows: Norley Moss (one on 12th May (GO)), Whaley Bridge (one on 12th June (AS)), Wybunbury Moss (one on 26th July (BBe)), Dane Valley, Wildboarclough (three on 12th August plus singles two on 23rd August and one on 6th September (all SHH)), Davenham (one on 28th August (GO)) and Higher Poynton (one on 5th September (SHH)). The best showing ever of this new arrival to the County.

Greg Osborn

70.105 Northern Winter Moth Operophtera fagata (Scharfenberg, 1805) In May, larvae were found at Siddington (one on 17th (SHH)) and Tytherington (two on 22nd (SHH)). Between 12th November and 20th December, six individuals to light as follows: Davenham (November 12th (GO)), Mickle Trafford (14th November (MBo)), Alsager (23rd November (MD)), Dane Valley, Wildboarclough (9th December (A&JB)), Coole Fishery (near Audlem) (10th December (PG)) and Nantwich (20th December (PG)). The best showing since 2013.

Greg Osborn

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70.107 November Moth Epirrita dilutata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) This and the next species are extremely difficult to identify from external features, generally requiring confirmation through examination of genitalia. In males of both species, with care and patience, determinations can be achieved without resorting to killing the moths.

Nine records of 12 individuals; apart from one bred through from a larva (Willaston, Wirral on 28th October (MBe)), all were of adults to light as follows: Alsager (one on 2nd October (MD)), Dane Valley, Wildboarclough (three on 15th October (SHH)), Great Sutton (one on 23rd, two on 28th October and one on 15th November (all MBe)), Cheadle Hulme (singles on 27th and 30th October (GL)) and Little Sutton (one on 30th October (HJ)). All identifications confirmed through either genitalial or octaval (a.k.a. the 8th sclerite) examination.

Steve Hind

70.109 Autumnal Moth Epirrita autumnata (Borkhausen, 1794) Two records of three to light in October as follows: Alsager (one on 20th (MD)) and Dane Valley, Wildboarclough (two on 27th (SHH)). Identifications confirmed as for November moth above.

70.112 Dingy Shell Euchoeca nebulata (Scopoli, 1763) Two records of three individuals to light as follows: Marple (one on 10th June (MPS)) and Marbury Country Park (two on 1st September (LB)). Two poor years in a row for this unobtrusive species as shown in the chart below.

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70.115 Welsh Wave Venusia cambric Curtis, 1839 One to light in the Dane Valley, Wildboarclough on 21st July (SHH) was just the 5th since 2000.

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70.121 Scallop Shell Hydria undulata (Linnaeus, 1758) Six records of six individuals to light in July as follows: Moore (on 4th, 16 and 19th (all MC)), Alsager (6th (MD)), Higher Poynton (7th (SHH)) and Willaston, Nantwich (9th (DT)). Six records is a good reasonable showing for a species which has its ups and downs but has only been completely absent once since the turn of the century, in 2011.

70.131 Twin-spot Carpet Mesotype didymata (Linnaeus, 1758) Nine records of 14 individuals to light as follows: Dane Valley, Wildboarclough (in August: four on 8th and two on 23rd (all SHH), one on 19th (JO)), Burwardsley (singles on 4th, 8th and 27th July and 30th August (all MRW)), Broomhall, Nantwich (one on 7th July (PG)) and Moore (two on 15th August (MC)). A slightly above averages showing over the last few years.

70.137 Grass Rivulet Perizoma albulata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Three singles to light at Higher Poynton as follows (5th and 6th June, 22nd August (all SHH)). An improvement after just one in 2015.

Steve Hind

70.143 Sloe Pug Pasiphila chloerata (Mabille, 1870) Three records of three individuals as follows: Vicars Cross (one larva found on 28th April (H&BC) emerged on 17th May), Willaston, Wirral (one larva beaten from Blackthorn Prunus spinosa blossom on 5th May (MBe)) and Bromborough (one to light 24th June (PH)). Three in a year equals the second best return since 2005 (it having been totally absent over 2000-2004 – see chart in 2015 report for a more complete picture).

(With Heart & Dart): Paul Hopkins

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70.148 Maple Pug Eupithecia inturbata (Hübner, [1817]) Six records of six+ individuals as follows: Several larvae beaten from Field Maple Acer campestre at Siddington on 17th May (SHH)). The remainder were singles to light in August: Alsager (on 7th, 8th and 17th (all MD)), Burwardsley (15th (MRW)) and Great Sutton (also 15th (MBe)). After review, the records for 1940 and 1979 (neither having been recorded by Rutherford (1994) nor Riley (2003)) are now considered unproven. As a consequence, all 19 Cheshire records have occurred since 2006, the first being at Alsager on 5th August of that year (MD).

Mel Bellingham Steve Hind

70.150 Toadflax Pug Eupithecia linariata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) One to light at Ellesmere Port on 8th June (HJ) was the only record and illustrates either a continuing decline in records for this attractive species or of it being more accurately being differentiated from Foxglove Pug. (See also, chart in 2015 report). This is another species for which criteria to support any records will now require a photograph.

70.154 Marsh Pug Eupithecia pygmaeata (Hübner, 1799) With only eight records since 2000, it’s hardly surprising that there should be just one record this year (daytime observation of one at Weston on 11th June (RB)).

70.155 Netted Pug Eupithecia venosata (Fabricius, 1787) Two records of 17 individuals of this beautiful pug to light at Hilbre Island in early June. One on 4th (Hilbre blog) and 16 on 7th (BSB, MBe, HD and HJ).

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70.158 Juniper Pug Eupithecia pusillata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Single adults to light as follows: Timperley (20th July (SB)), Higher Poynton (11th August (SHH)) and Elton (12th August (SWH)). There are almost 1,100 records on the county database, yet only 230 have occurred since 2000 – and almost exactly half of those were over 2000-2002. Since that time, the species has suffered a dramatic and quite sudden collapse; three records in a year is the equal lowest in modern history and the tipping point looks to have been 2009 for some reason. The chart below clearly illustrates the epic downturn in fortunes for this species.

70.162 Dwarf Pug Eupithecia tantillaria Boisduval 1840 Six singles to light in late May – early June: Great Sutton (18th May (MBe)), Higher Poynton (23rd and 28th May (SHH)), Elton and Alsager (4th June (SWH, MD)) and Bromborough (8th June (ES)). A slightly below par showing over recent years.

70.163 Larch Pug Eupithecia lariciata (Freyer, 1841) Three singles to light as follows: Warrington (3rd June (CWa)) and Alsager (5th June and 5th July (MD)). Three in a year is about the recent norm.

70.166 Plain Pug Eupithecia simpliciata (Haworth, 1809) One to light at Elton on 12th June (SWH) was the only record of the year and the second at the site in as many years. There have been just 18 since 2000 and total absences over 2005-2010 and 2013.

70.168 Narrow-winged Pug Eupithecia nanata (Hübner, [1813]) Nine records of 11 individuals as follows: Two larvae swept at Saltersley Moss (3rd July (SHH)), Elton (12th June (SWH)), Frodsham (17th July (RGB)), Dane Valley, Wildboarclough (three on 17th, one on 21st July (SHH)), Shavington (one on 19th July (RB, TR)) and Great Sutton (one on 23rd July (MBe)). Overall, nine records in a year isn’t a poor showing; as can be seen in the chart below, the species has occasional bumper years. The average year since 2000 is a shade under 15.

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70.169 Angle-barred Pug Eupithecia innotata (Hufnagel, 1767) One to light at Burwardsley on 6th June (MRW) was the only record of the year.

70.175 Triple-spotted Pug Eupithecia trisignaria Herrich-Schäffer, 1848 Three singles to light as follows: Dane Valley, Wildboarclough (17th July and 5th August (both SHH)) and Higher Poynton (17th August (SHH). Genitalia checked on the July and Higher Poynton individuals.

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70.187 Tawny Speckled Pug Eupithecia icterata (Villers, 1789) Three singles to light as follows: Bollington (23rd July (SP)) and Willaston, Nantwich and Frodsham (both on 28th August (RGB, DT). Records are reducing year on year.

70.188 Bordered Pug Eupithecia succenturiata (Linnaeus, 1758) Four singles to light in July as follows: Shavington (4th and 19th (RB, TR)), Alsager (21st (MD)) and Christleton (31st (CJ)). The poorest showing for some years.

70.191 Manchester Treble-bar Carsia sororiata Prout, 1937 Three records of 24 individuals at Wybunbury Moss as follows: one on 18th and 10 on 24th June, 13 on 17th July (all RB). A typical showing at the primary site for this species.

70.195 Streak Chesias legatella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Four records of singles to light in October: Alsager (12th (MD)), Burton (26th (BSB)) and Great Sutton (27th and 28th (both MBe)). Four in a year is about a par score for the last few years but widening the scope to records from 2000-2016 paints a somewhat less good picture. The chart below maps all such records.

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70.203 Orange Underwing Archiearis parthenias (Linnaeus, 1761) Seven records of nine individuals, all during the daytime between 25th March and 20th April. Higher Poynton, Taxal Moor and Helsby Hill (2) (all 25th March: SHH, AS and MBe)), Neumann's & Ashton's Flashes (2) and Taxal Moor (both 3rd April: GC and AS)), Moore (19th April: Cheshire Moth Forum)) and Thurstaston Common (20th April (HD)). Finding this species in early spring in birch (Betula) woodland is highly dependent on sunshine.

70.206 Clouded Magpie Abraxas sylvata (Scopoli, 1763) One to light at Upton, Chester on 4th July (RW) was the only record this year and only the 6th since 2000.

70.227 Bordered Beauty Epione repandaria (Hufnagel, 1767) Four records of singles to light as follows: Waverton (16th July (H&BC)), Oxmoor Wood (19th July PFH, DE)), Mickle Trafford (5th August (MBo)) and Macclesfield (12th August (LG)).

Les Green

70.231 Lilac Beauty Apeira syringaria (Linnaeus, 1758) Six records of eight individuals to light: Burton Mere Wetlands (one on 22nd June (MBe, HD and HJ)), Marbury Country Park (6th July (LB)), Whaley Bridge (8th July (AS)) and Higher Poynton (11th (3), 12th and 13th July (all SHH)).

Mel Bellingham

70.233 August Thorn Ennomos quercinaria (Hufnagel, 1767) Eight records of nine adults to light as follows: Marbury Country Park (1st, 2nd, 5th, 8th, 24th and 27th (2) August (all LB)), Wilmslow (18th August (NG)) and Higher Poynton (4th September (SHH)). The chart below shows that 2016 fits quite reasonably; the average since 2000 has been around the 10-11 mark. Another species for which photographic evidence will now be required to support records.

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70.248 Brindled Beauty Lycia hirtaria (Clerck, 1759) Four records of six individuals to light as follows: Alsager (19th April (MD)), Davenham (4th and 8th May (both GO)) and Flaxmere (7th May (GO)). A just about average recent showing.

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70.274 Grey Birch Aethalura punctulata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Five records of seven individuals to light as follows: Flaxmere (7th May (GO)), Wybunbury Moss (12th May (3) and 19th June (both BBe)) and Moore (22nd and 26th May (both MC)).

Greg Osborn

70.276 Bordered White Bupalus piniaria (Linnaeus, 1758) Seven individuals to light as follows: Little Neston (29th May (IC)), Higher Poynton (10th June (SHH)), Heatley (22nd June (EH)), Burwardsley (27th June, 11th and 23rd July (all MRW)) and Ellesmere Port (9th July (HJ)).

Since 2000 there have been 444 records, with a yearly average of 26, a figure last reached in 2007. The chart below shows the species’ demise since 2000, together with a trendline indicating the steepness of the decline. From a personal perspective (SWH) the species turned up in the garden trap almost annually over 1991-1997, with 23 individuals in that time but it’s not been recorded since.

The larva feed on pine (Pinus), particularly Scots and Corsican – perhaps its habitat loss causing the decline…

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70.282 Early Moth Theria primaria (Haworth, 1809) Nine records of single individuals to light as follows: Burton (4th and 5th January (both BSB)), Alsager (5th, 23rd, 25th and 27th (all MD)), Bromborough and Mickle Trafford (25th Jan (PH and MBo)). Not quite the worst recent year.

70.295 Grass Wave Perconia strigillaria (Hübner, [1787]) One record of 11 adults at Abbots Moss on 9th June (SHH). The first record since 2013 and only the 8th since 2000.

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71.003 Puss Moth Cerura vinula (Linnaeus, 1758) Four singles to light as follows: Mickle Trafford (8th May (MBo)), Coole Fishery (near Audlem) (27th May (PG)), Upton, Wirral (31st May (HD)) and Runcorn (10th June (DJ)). The average over 2000-2016 is under two per year so four records constitutes a good year.

71.007 Poplar Kitten Furcula bifida (Brahm, 1787) Five single adults to light: Alsager (9th May, 1st and 7th June (all MD)), Little Neston (12th May (IC)) and Coole Fishery (near Audlem) (24th May (PG)). Despite a seemingly poor showing, the chart below depicts all 85 records over 2000-2016; five per year is exactly the average over that period. The County database has less than 190 records in total.

72.007 Beautiful Snout Hypena crassalis (Fabricius, 1787) One at Marbury Country Park on 5th July (LB) was the only record. An unexpected reversal (there had been four in each of the last two years). Has failed to turn up just once since 2005, in 2010.

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72.010 Black Arches Lymantria monacha (Linnaeus, 1758) One to light at Bromborough on 12th August (ES) was the third since 2012 but only the 12th ever.

Ed Samuels

72.023 Clouded Buff Diacrisia sannio (Linnaeus, 1758) One (daytime observation) at Abbots Moss on 9th June (SHH) was the only record this year and only the fifth since 2000.

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72.029 Scarlet Tiger Callimorpha dominula (Linnaeus, 1758) A larva found at West Kirby on 2nd May (BS) was bred through and emerged on 16th June was the only record of the year.

Ben Smart

72.038 Four-dotted Footman Cybosia mesomella (Linnaeus, 1758) Two daytime observations of singles in July; Shemmy Moss on 1st July and Abbots Moss on 5th (both PB). These are the first records since four in 2012.

72.049 Orange Footman Eilema sororcula (Hufnagel, 1766) Five records of six adults to light as follows: Bromborough (26th May (PH)), Marbury Country Park (30th May and 5th June (both LB)), Henbury (two on 3rd June (TW)) and Alsager (6th June (MD)). Another good showing of this recent arrival; all 20 records have come since 2009.

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72.060 Marsh Oblique-barred Hypenodes humidalis Doubleday, 1850 Two at dusk at Danes Moss on 23rd June (SHH) was the only record of the year and just the 7th since 2001.

Steve Hind

73.014 Golden Plusia Polychrysia moneta (Fabricius, 1787) Seven records of adults to light as follows: Higher Poynton (18th June and 25th July (both SHH)), Heald Green (23rd June (BTS)), Cheadle Hulme (7th and 8th July (GL)), Waverton (13th July (H&BC)) and Elworth (29th July (PFA)).

Greg Osborn

73.023 Lempke's Gold Spot Plusia putnami Lempke, 1966 Eight records of 10 adults to light as follows: Dane Valley, Wildboarclough (17th and 21st July and 5th August (all SHH), 19th July (JO)), Higher Poynton (23rd July (SHH)), Alsager (23rd July

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and 21st August (both MD)) and Cheadle Hulme (1st August (GL)). The west of the County has still produced just one record, from 2006.

73.024 Marbled White Spot Deltote pygarga (Hufnagel, 1766 Six records of 27 individuals to light over 1st to 23rd June as follows: Wybunbury Moss (1st (5), 9th (12) and 23rd (5) (all BBe)), Marbury Country Park (14th (LB)), Bromborough (17th (PH)) and Danes Moss (23rd (3) (SHH)). Another good showing of a species all but unknown in the County before 2004.

Paul Hopkins

73.037 Dark Dagger Acronicta tridens ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Two records of two individuals to light: Hilbre Island (7th June BSB, MBe, HD and HJ)) and Cheadle Hulme (5th July (GL)). This species is indistinguishable from Grey Dagger Acronicta psi once adult and therefore requires genitalial examination to confirm the identification. Larvae on the other hand are completely dissimilar and ought to present no problems.

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73.039 Sycamore Acronicta aceris (Linnaeus, 1758) Eight records of nine individuals to light as follows: Congleton (18th June (SSe)), Upton, Wirral (7th July (HD)), Alsager (8th and 19th July (2) (both MD)), Nantwich (also 19th July (DT)), Christleton (23rd July (CJ)), Rope (31st July and 1st August (both DC)). The best year ever; all but three of the 32 County records have come since 2009.

Clive Jones

73.042 Light Knot Grass Acronicta menyanthidis (Esper, 1798) One daytime observation (resting on a pine tree) at Taxal Moor on 15th May (AS) was the only record of the year. One or two records per year has been the norm since 2000 and 26 of the 38 known County records came before 1980.

73.045 Knot Grass Acronicta rumicis (Linnaeus, 1758) Nine records of 11 individuals, to light unless otherwise stated, as follows: Stockport (6th and 8th June (both DH-T), Mottram and Whaley Bridge (2) both on 10th June (BU and AS), Congleton (12th June (SSe)), Burton (two on 13th June (BSB)), Rope (15th July (DC)), Etherow Country Park (field observation of a larva on 27th July (AB)) and Mossley (larva swept on 30th July (SHH)). About a par score over recent years.

73.048 Small Yellow Underwing Panemeria tenebrata (Scopoli, 1763) Nine daytime observations of 25 individuals over the remarkably short flight period of 23rd May to 4th June as follows: Burton (23rd May (MBe)), Bradwall (three on 24th May (SHH)), Gowy Meadows CWT (in May: three on 28th, eight on 29th, in June: six on 4th (all SWH)), Weston ( two on 3rd June (RB)) and Mottram St Andrew (one on 3rd June (SHH)). Records since 2000 peaked at 14 in 2006.

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73.052 Shark Cucullia umbratica (Linnaeus, 1758) Nine singles to light: Upton, Wirral (28th May (HD)), Ellesmere Port (daily between 17th and 21st June so potentially the same individual (all HJ)), Mickle Trafford (4th July (MBo)), Davenham (20th July (GO)) and Upton, Chester (22nd July (RW)). The chart below plots the species since 2000; the yearly average is just under seven.

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73.053 Chamomile Shark Cucullia chamomillae ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Singles to light at Alsager on 9th May (MD) and Rope on 20th May (DC) were the only records of the year.

73.065 Sprawler Asteroscopus sphinx (Hufnagel, 1766) Singles to light at Burwardsley on 28th October (MRW) and Burleydam on 4th November (BJ) were the first since 2014 and just the 9th and 10th since 2000.

Mike Whiteside

73.070 Bordered Sallow Pyrrhia umbra (Hufnagel, 1766) One to light at Upton, Wirral on 21st June (HD) was the only record of the year. There were no records over 2011-2013 and only singles in 2014 and 2015.

73.074 Bordered Straw Heliothis peltigera ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) One to light at Elton on 27th August (SWH) was the only record of the year for this migrant species that had an excellent showing of 15 records in 2015.

73.100 Silky Wainscot Chilodes maritima (Tauscher, 1806) Five singles to light as follows: Shavington (18th July (RB, TR)), Upton, Chester (19th July and 8th August (both RW)), Upton, Wirral (20th July (HD)) and Handbridge (2nd August (KP)). Records since 2000 are charted below, over which time the yearly average is almost exactly five.

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73.102 Brown Rustic Rusina ferruginea (Esper, 1785) Six records of 11 adults to light as follows: Moore (29th May and in June on 17th and 23rd (all MC)), Alsager (8th June (MD)), Higher Poynton (15th June (SHH)) and Danes Moss (six on 23rd June (SHH)). About a par showing since 2000.

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73.118 Haworth's Minor Celaena haworthii (Curtis, 1829) Three singles to light in the Dane Valley, Wildboarclough on 12th and 23rd August and 6th September (all SHH)) were the first records since 2013.

Steve Hind

73.119 Crescent Helotropha leucostigma (Hübner, [1808]) Eight records of 14 individuals to light as follows: Oxmoor Wood (two on 19th July (PFH, DE)), Mickle Trafford (24th July (MBo)), Burton Mere Wetlands (five on 30th July (MBe, HD, HJ)), Burton (3rd August (BSB)), Marbury Country Park (17th and 26th August (both LB)), Norton Priory (two on 13th August (PFH)) and Coole Fishery (near Audlem) (2nd September (PG)).

73.127 Large Ear Amphipoea lucens (Freyer, 1845) Six adults to light at Wybunbury Moss on 26th July ((BBe) ID confirmed by dissection) was the only record of the year. There have been just 15 confirmed records since 2000.

73.128 Ear Moth Amphipoea oculea (Linnaeus, 1761) One to light in the Dane Valley, Wildboarclough on 23rd August ((SHH) ID confirmed by dissection) was the only record this year.

73.141 Brown-veined Wainscot Archanara dissoluta (Treitschke, 1825) One to light at Marbury Country Park on 24th July (LB) was the only record but the first since 2014 and just the ninth since 2000.

73.155 Clouded Brindle Apamea epomidion (Haworth, 1809) Three records of single adults to light as follows: Oakwood Farm, Styal (23rd June (NG)), Coole Fishery (near Audlem) (26th June (PG)) and Bromborough (8th July (PH)). Slightly

below the recent par.

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73.161 Crescent Striped Apamea oblonga (Haworth, 1809) One to light at Elton on 20th July (SWH) was the only record of the year and the first since 2010, when two were at the same site and another at Runcorn.

73.169 Common Rustic Mesapamea secalis (Linnaeus, 1758) Numerous records of ‘Common Rustic agg.’ as ever, but just seven records of eight adults to light confirmed as Common Rustic through genitalial examination as follows: Great Sutton (2nd July (MBe)), Ellesmere Port (8th and 25th July (both HJ)), Waverton (16th July and 26th August (both H&BC)), Hilbre Island (two on 11th August (BSB, MBe, HD and HJ)) and Dane Valley, Wildboarclough on 12th August (SHH)).

73.170 Lesser Common Rustic Mesapamea didyma (Esper, 1788) Seven records of single adults to light, confirmed as Lesser Common Rustic through genitalial examination as follows: Great Sutton (16th July (MBe)), Dane Valley, Wildboarclough (21st July, 5th and 12th August (all SHH)), Hilbre Island (11th August (BSB, MBe, HD and HJ)), Waverton (5th August (H&BC)) and Upton, Wirral (19th August (HD)). The best showing in recent years.

73.171 Rosy Minor Litoligia literosa (Haworth, 1809) Just six records of 10 adults to light as follows: Nantwich (27th July (DT)), Henbury (30th July (TW)), Higher Poynton (4th August (SHH)), Dane Valley, Wildboarclough (5th and 12th August (both SHH)) and Tytherington (7th September (D&JM)). These records represent the poorest year since 2000 and possibly of all time. The trendline in the chart below clearly shows a steady decline; the yearly average over the period was just over 23.

73.173 Marbled Minor Oligia strigilis (Linnaeus, 1758) This and the following two species all require dissection to confirm identity. Six records of singles to light as follows: Waverton (30th May and 4th June (both H&BC)), Great Sutton (1st June (MBe)), Alsager (5th June (MD)), Hilbre Island (7th June (BSB, MBe, HD and HJ)) and

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Burton Mere Wetlands (22nd June (MBe, HD and HJ)). There was just one confirmed record in

2015.

Mel Bellingham

73.174 Tawny Marbled Minor Oligia latruncula ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Three adults to light whose identification was confirmed through dissection. Great Sutton (31st May (MBe)), Upton, Wirral (12th June (HD)) and Waverton (31st July (H&BC)). There had been just one confirmed record in each of the preceding three years.

Helen & Bob Coan

73.175 Rufous Minor Oligia versicolor (Borkhausen, 1792) Four records of adults to light (dissected to confirm identification). Great Sutton (6th June (MBe)), Ellesmere Port (17th June (HJ)), Waverton (21st June (H&BC)) and Alsager (18th July (MD)). Just about average over the last few years.

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73.179 Orange Sallow Tiliacea citrago (Linnaeus, 1758) Five adults to light as follows: Mickle Trafford (7th September (MBo)) and Alsager (singles on 6th, 8th, 9th and 1th October (all MD)). After a bumper year in 2015, a return to more normal numbers.

73.183 Dusky-lemon Sallow Cirrhia gilvago ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) One to light at Waverton on 12th September (H&BC) was the only record and the first since 2013.

Helen & Bob Coan

73.187 Brown-spot Pinion Agrochola litura (Linnaeus, 1761) Nine records of 10 adults to light as follows (September unless otherwise stated): Altrincham (6th (RHi)), Whaley Bridge (9th (AS)), Heswall (12th (JJ)), Alsager (16th, 18th, 19th (2) and 20th (all MD)), Nantwich (21st (DT)) and Higher Poynton (4th October (SHH)).

The chart below illustrates how topsy-turvy a species this can be, with two recent bumper years amassing >40 records each offset by practically a third of the years since 2000 failing to muster 10. The average since 2000 is 17.5 per annum.

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73.188 Flounced Chestnut Agrochola helvola (Linnaeus, 1758) Four records of nine adults to light as follows: Rope (13th August (DC)), Dane Valley, Wildboarclough (three on 6th and two on 28th September (both SHH)) and Norley Moss (three on 3rd October (GO)).

About a par score over recent years.

Steve Hind

73.200 Tawny Pinion Lithophane semibrunnea (Haworth, 1809) Five records of adults to light, including three post hibernation appearances in spring: Alsager (4th April (MD)), Upton, Wirral (24th April (HD)), Heatley (9th May (EH)), Broomhall (13th

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September (PG)) and Bromborough (28th October (ES)). Another par score compared to recent years.

73.209 Red Sword-grass Xylena vetusta (Hübner, [1813]) Seven records (six adults to light plus one larva): Alsager (18th Jan (MD)), Heswall (10th June (2, JJ)), Danes Moss (larva, SHH), Burton (29th September and 5th October (both BSB)), Dane Valley, Wildboarclough (16th October (JO)) and Mottram (31st October (BU)). A welcome return to form following the single record in 2015.

Jean Oliver

73.213 Olive Ipimorpha subtusa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Three singles to light as follows: Upton, Wirral (20th July (HD)), Cheadle Hulme (6th August (GL)) and Frodsham (24th August (RGB)). Better than 2015 but still a surprising inclusion into this report.

73.221 Suspected Parastichtis suspecta (Hübner, [1817]) Six records of nine adults to light: Alsager (13th (2) and 29th July (both MD)), Oxmoor Wood (two on 19th July (PFH, DE)), Dane Valley, Wildboarclough (two on 21st July plus singles on 12th and 23rd August (all SHH)). The yearly average since 2000 is 14.

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73.222 Dingy Shears Apterogenum ypsillon ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Nine records of 10 adults to light in July: Rope (4th (DC)), Ellesmere Port (5th and 25 (both HJ)), Upton, Chester (20th (2) and 22nd (both RW)), Heald Green (20th (BTS)), Cheadle Hulme (21st (GL)), Marbury Country Park (22nd (LB)) and Great Sutton (23rd (MBe)). Fewer than half the number of records in any recent year.

73.231 Deep-brown Dart Aporophyla lutulenta ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Two singles to light in September as follows: Ellesmere Port (21st (HJ)) and Alsager (25th MD)). Though absent over 2000-2002, the species thereafter fared reasonably well until 2011, from which time records average about two per year.

73.238 Dark Brocade Mniotype adusta (Esper, 1790) One to light at Elton on 19th May (SWH) was the only record of the year. The worst showing since 2000 apart from the totally blank years of 2001-2002.

73.257 Beautiful Yellow Underwing Anarta myrtilli (Linnaeus, 1761) Five daytime records of 19 individuals, all but one (Flaxmere on 10th May (PSL)) in the larval stage. Saltersley Moss (19 on 3rd July (SHH)), Carrbrook, Mossley and Micklehurst (singles on 30th July (both SHH)). A better than average year for a species that has accumulated just 33 records since 2000 and was totally absent in 2007, 2009 and 2012.

Steve Hind

73.261 Grey Arches Polia nebulosa (Hufnagel, 1766) Three records of four adults to light as follows: Duckington (26th June (FMcC)), Bromborough (2nd July (PH)) and Burwardsley (6th August (MRW)). Since 2000 there has only been one blank year (2007) but this remains a below annual par figure.

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73.271 Broom Moth Ceramica pisi (Linnaeus, 1758) Nine records of 10 individuals, all but one being of adults to light. Henbury (24th May (TW)), Macclesfield (two, 3rd June (LG)), Waverton (4th June (H&BC)), Higher Poynton (6th and 22nd June (both SHH)), Whaley Bridge (10th and 17th June (both AS)), Willaston, Nantwich (14th June (DT)) and Micklehurst (larva swept on 30th July (SHH)). Six in each of 2012 and 2013 were the recent low points.

73.272 Glaucous Shears Papestra biren (Goeze, 1781) One to light at Marple on 6th June (MPS) was the only record of the year. The chart below graphs all 19 records since 2000, during which time the annual average has been 1.1.

73.273 Shears Hada plebeja (Linnaeus, 1761) Six records of 10 adults to light (in June unless otherwise stated) as follows: Warrington (2nd and 22nd (both CWa)), Hilbre Island (2nd June (Hilbre Blog) and 7th June (4) (BSB, MBe, HD and HJ)), Disley (6th (DTo)), Upton, Wirral (6th July (HD)). The yearly average since 2000 is just over seven for species that clearly has good years and bad.

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73.276 Campion Sideridis rivularis (Fabricius, 1775) Nine records of adults to light as follows: Warrington (two on 17th May (CWa)), Frodsham (26th and two on 28th May (both RGB)), Timperley (27th May (GH)), Willaston, Nantwich (10th June, 6th and 7th August (all DT)), Romiley (13th August (AB)) and Wilmslow (18th September (NG)). About a par score over recent years.

73.280 Small Ranunculus Hecatera dysodea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Five records of singles to light: Ellesmere Port (23rd June (HJ)), Wallasey (8th July (RBi)), Runcorn (6th August and 14th September (both DJ)) and Haslington (6th August (AF)). Another above average showing. The distribution map below shows a general bias of records in the west of the county yet odd records which indicate it may well be spreading eastwards.

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73.280 Small Ranunculus (Hecatera dysodea)

Records max of 6 in week 25 1 Records for Year 2000 onwards [2km] Records for Years before 2000 [2km]

SD SE

9

8 37 Records 38 Individuals 7 11 Sites

6 Records max of 6 in week 25

5 First Recorded in 2004 Last Recorded in 2016

4 Records for Year 2000 onwards [2km] Earliest: 06-18 (Jun-18, 2009) Records for Years before 2000 [2km] Latest: 09-14 (Sep-14, 2016) 3 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jly Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jly Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec SJ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SK 1 2

73.282 Varied Coronet Hadena compta ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) One to light at Haslington on 18th June (AF)) was the only record and the 5th for the County.

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73.283 Marbled Coronet Hadena confuse (Hufnagel, 1766) Three records at Hilbre Island of 34 adults to light in June as follows: 2nd (one), 4th (21) (both Hilbre blog) and 7th (12) (BSB, ME, HD and HJ)). The first since 2014; Hilbre has been the only site to produce records of this species since 2010.

Barry Barnacal

73.290 Brown-line Bright-eye Mythimna conigera ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Three singles to light in July as follows: Willaston, Nantwich (9th (DT)), Alsager (24th (MD)) and Burton Mere Wetlands (30th (MBe HD and HJ)). An average showing over recent years.

73.294 Southern Wainscot Mythimna straminea (Treitschke, 1825) One to light at Coole Fisher (near Audlem) on 29th July (PFA) was the only record of the year, matching the single records of the previous two years.

73.313 White-line Dart Euxoa tritici (Linnaeus, 1761) Singles to light in July: Great Sutton (26th (MBe)) and Handbridge (29th (KP)) were the only records. Eight in 2006 was the best year post-2000.

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73.314 Garden Dart Six records of individuals to light: Alsager (7th and 15th August (both MD)), Willaston, Nantwich (11th August (DT)), Heswall (22nd August (MBe)) and Elton (29th August and 7th September (both SWH)). The graph below charts the species appearances since 2000, during which time the annual average was a shade under six.

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73.322 Archer's Dart Agrotis vestigialis (Hufnagel, 1766) One to light at Upton, Wirral on 23rd August (HD) was the only record and equals the 2000-2016 average.

73.331 Barred Chestnut Diarsia dahlia (Hübner, [1813]) Five records of nine adults to light: Dane Valley, Wildboarclough (12th and 23rd August (4), 1st (2) and 6th September (all SHH) and Davenham (28th August (GO)). The best showing since 1997.

Steve Hind

73.335 Fen Square-spot Diarsia florida (Schmidt, 1859) Seven records of nine individuals to light at Higher Poynton between 16th June and 7th July (all SHH)). All but five of the 90 records since 2013 have been at this one site.

73.336 Red Chestnut Cerastis rubricosa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Six records of seven individuals to light: Alsager (11th (2), 12th, 13th March and 5th April (all MD)), Shocklach (24th March (AM)) and Higher Poynton (9th May (SHH)). Just about a par showing.

73.355 Neglected Rustic Xestia castanea (Esper, 1798) One larva swept from Heather (Calluna vulgaris) at Micklehurst on 21st April (SHH) and one to light at Little Budworth Common on 14th September (BSB, MBe, HD and HJ)) were the only records of a species

who’s annual average since 2000 has been less than one.

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73.356 Heath Rustic Xestia agathina (Duponchel, 1827) Five records of 17 larvae swept from Heather (Calluna vulgaris): Little Budworth Common (1st April (BS)), Cowbury Dale & Buckton Moor (14 on 10th April (SHH)), Idle Hill, Hyde (19th April (SHH)) and Mossley (21st April (SHH)). Four records of adults to light came from Dane Valley, Wildboarclough (31st August (JO) and 1st September (SHH)), Norley Moss (five on 6th September (GO)) and Little Budworth Common (14th September (BSB, MBe, HD and HJ)).

Jean Oliver

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Species New for their Respective 10km Squares in 2016

What follows is a summary of the species which, according to the verified data available on the county database as at 5th April 2017, were new for their respective squares in 2016. Another 605 hectad records were added during 2016, an improvement on the 519 reported in 2015; they are listed in the Agassiz, Beavan & Heckford taxonomic order for each 10km square.

Some of the squares are only partially in VC58 and although species may have been recorded in adjacent counties, they are new for our side of the boundary.

SD90 Eriocrania salopiella, Stigmella crataegella, Stigmella magdalenae, Stigmella perpygmaeella, Adela reaumurella, Phylloporia bistrigella, Psychoides filicivora, Phyllonorycter viminiella, Swammerdamia caesiella, Diamond-back Moth Plutella xylostella, Argyresthia brockeella, Argyresthia retinella, Apple Fruit Moth Argyresthia conjugella, Argyresthia bonnetella, Tachystola acroxantha, Carcina quercana, Coleophora juncicolella, Coleophora alticolella, Mompha epilobiella, Blastobasis adustella, Twenty-plume Moth Alucita hexadactyla, Philedonides lunana, Syndemis musculana, Bilberry Tortrix Aphelia viburnana, Acleris hyemana, Pseudargyrotoza conwagana, Eupoecilia angustana, Bactra lancealana, Holly Tortrix Rhopobota naevana, Eucosma cana, Udea lutealis, Garden Grass-veneer Chrysoteuchia culmella, Smoky Wave Scopula ternata, July Highflier Hydriomena furcata, Northern Spinach Eulithis populata, Winter Moth Operophtera brumata, Straw Dot Rivula sericealis, Snout Hypena proboscidalis, Knot Grass Acronicta rumicis, Angle Shades Phlogophora meticulosa, Clouded-bordered Brindle Apamea crenata, Dun-bar Cosmia trapezina, Beautiful Yellow Underwing Anarta myrtilli, Broom Moth Ceramica pisi, Neglected Rustic Xestia castanea, Heath Rustic Xestia agathina.

SJ18 Swammerdamia pyrella, Carcina quercana, Phalonidia affinitana, Holly Tortrix Rhopobota naevana, Bud Moth Spilonota ocellana, Notocelia rosaecolana, Eudonia lacustrata, Green Carpet Colostygia pectinataria, Mottled Pug Eupithecia exiguata, Yellow-barred Brindle Acasis viretata, Barred Red Hylaea fasciaria, Dark Dagger Acronicta tridens, Common Rustic Mesapamea secalis.

SJ27 Tachystola acroxantha, Elachista maculicerusella, Twenty-plume Moth Alucita hexadactyla, Syndemis musculana, Freyer’s Pug Eupithecia intricata, Seraphim Lobophora halterata, Sallow Kitten Furcula furcula, Mullein Cucullia verbasci, Treble Lines Charanyca trigrammica.

SJ28 Agonopterix ocellana, Oleander Hawk-moth Daphnis nerii, Sycamore Acronicta aceris.

SJ37 Caloptilia alchimiella, Oegoconia quadripuncta, Agonopterix angelicella, Coleophora lutipennella, Coleophora flavipennella, Acleris laterana, Acleris ferrugana, Phtheochroa rugosana, Endothenia marginana, Dichrorampha aeratana, Dichrorampha petiverella, Phycitodes saxicola, Ephestia unicolorella, Anania perlucidalis, Clay Triple-lines Cyclophora linearia, Maple Pug Eupithecia inturbata.

SJ38 Nemophora degeerella, Bucculatrix maritima, Cypress Tip Moth Argyresthia cupressella, Tachystola acroxantha, Gypsonoma oppressana, Anania perlucidalis, Black Arches Lymantria monacha, Orange Footman Eilema sororcula, Marbled White Spot Deltote pygarga.

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SJ39 Blastodacna hellerella, Gypsonoma dealbana, Figure of Eighty Tethea ocularis, Barred Straw Gandaritis pyraliata, Large Emerald Geometra papilionaria, Broad-barred White Hecatera bicolorata, Small Ranunculus Hecatera dysodea.

SJ44 Tansy Plume Gillmeria ochrodactyla, Isotrias rectifasciana, Lathronympha strigana, Catoptria falsella, Least Black Arches Nola confusalis.

SJ45 Acleris literana, Dichrorampha sedatana, Buff Arches Habrosyne pyritoides, Bird's Wing Dypterygia scabriuscula, Grey Arches Polia nebulosa, Shoulder-striped Wainscot Leucania comma, Green Arches Anaplectoides prasina.

SJ46 Stigmella samiatella, Monopis weaverella, Prays ruficeps, Agonopterix ocellana, Agonopterix heracliana, Apple and Plum Case-bearer, Coleophora spinella, Coleophora trifolii, Coleophora peribenanderi, Mompha bradleyi, Ptycholoma lecheana, Grey Tortrix Cnephasia stephensiana, Acleris literana, Lobesia littoralis, Eucosma tripoliana, Gypsonoma sociana, Spotted Shoot Moth Rhyacionia pinivorana, Dichrorampha acuminatana, Cydia fagiglandana, Lathronympha strigana, Pammene argyrana, Homoeosoma sinuella, Ephestia unicolorella, Sloe Pug Pasiphila chloerata.

SJ47 Stigmella glutinosae, Ectoedemia decentella, Bucculatrix maritima, Parornix scoticella, Coleophora juncicolella, Cochylimorpha straminea, Gypsonoma oppressana, Beautiful China- mark Nymphula nitidulata, Northern Winter Moth Operophtera fagata, Orange Underwing Archiearis parthenias.

SJ54 Diurnea fagella, Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix Pandemis heparana, Garden Rose Tortrix Acleris variegana, Agapeta zoegana, Celypha striana.

SJ55 Caloptilia robustella, Zelleria hepariella, Ypsolopha nemorella, Plutella porrectella, Argyresthia laevigatella, Chrysoesthia sexguttella, Coleophora coracipennella, Coleophora glaucicolella, Triangle Plume, Platyptilia gonodactyla, Variegated Golden Tortrix Archips xylosteana, Agapeta zoegana, Endothenia quadrimaculana, Epinotia abbreviana, Epinotia nisella, Spruce Seed Moth Cydia strobilella, Phycitodes saxicola, Hypsopygia glaucinalis, Anania coronata, Anania perlucidalis, Udea olivalis, Crambus perlella, Donacaula forficella, Maple Pug Eupithecia inturbata, Pinion-streaked Snout Schrankia costaestrigalis, Sprawler Asteroscopus sphinx, Nutmeg Anarta trifolii.

SJ56 Eriocrania salopiella, Athrips mouffetella, Elachista albidella, Twenty-plume Moth Alucita hexadactyla, Orthotaenia undulana, Eudonia pallida, Red Underwing Catocala nupta.

SJ57 Eriocrania cicatricella, Azalea Leaf Miner Caloptilia azaleella, Phyllonorycter platani, Hemp Agrimony Plume, Adaina microdactyla, Juniper Carpet Thera juniperata, Scarce Footman Eilema complana.

SJ58 Caloptilia robustella, Agonopterix ciliella, Coleophora flavipennella, Coleophora trifolii, Coleophora albicosta, Acleris hastiana, Ancylis myrtillana, Dichrorampha alpinana, Ephestia

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unicolorella, Anania perlucidalis, Oak Eggar Lasiocampa quercus, Streamer Anticlea derivata, Chocolate-tip Clostera curtula.

SJ64 Stigmella confusella, Bucculatrix ulmella, Caloptilia robustella, Phyllonorycter corylifoliella, Phyllonorycter viminiella, Phyllonorycter trifasciella, Zelleria hepariella, Argyresthia brockeella, Scrobipalpa costella, Cryptoblabes bistriga, Chilo phragmitella, Calamotropha paludella, Southern Wainscot Mythimna straminea.

SJ65 Stigmella sakhalinella, Stigmella assimilella, Stigmella samiatella, Ectoedemia intimella, Incurvaria pectinea, Azalea Leaf Miner Caloptilia azaleella, Caloptilia robustella, Aspilapteryx tringipennella, Phyllonorycter corylifoliella, Cherry Fruit Moth Argyresthia pruniella, Oegoconia quadripuncta, Batia lunaris, Tachystola acroxantha, Bryotropha affinis, Blastobasis lacticolella, Eana incanana, Pseudargyrotoza conwagana, Eudemis profundana, Plum Tortrix Hedya pruniana, Celypha striana, Lobesia littoralis, Cherry Bark Tortrix Enarmonia formosana, Ancylis achatana, Holly Tortrix Rhopobota naevana, Notocelia cynosbatella, Bramble Shoot Moth Notocelia uddmanniana, Dichrorampha acuminatana, Cydia splendana, Lesser Wax Moth Achroia grisella, Achroia grisella, Achroia grisella, Eurrhypara coronata, Anania perlucidalis, Eudonia mercurella, Donacaula forficella, Obscure Wainscot Leucania obsolete.

SJ66 Coleophora paripennella, Cochylis atricapitana, Scorched Wing Plagodis dolabraria, Nutmeg Anarta trifolii.

SJ67 Eriocrania sangii, Argyresthia trifasciata, Agonopterix ocellana, Anacampsis blattariella, Exapate congelatella, Dichrorampha plumbana, Calamotropha paludella, Mottled Grey Colostygia multistrigaria, Devon Carpet Lampropteryx otregiata, Beautiful Snout Hypena crassalis.

SJ68 Psychoides verhuella, Oak-tree Pug Eupithecia dodoneata, Larch Pug Eupithecia lariciata, Ochreous Pug Eupithecia indigata, Chocolate-tip Clostera curtula.

SJ74 Anania perlucidalis

SJ75 Eriocrania sparrmannella, Stigmella sorbi, Incurvaria pectinea, Cork Moth Nemapogon cloacella, Parornix scoticella, Coleophora flavipennella, Elachista maculicerusella, Eupoecilia angustana, Orthotaenia undulana, Dichrorampha alpinana, Pyrausta purpuralis, Water Veneer Acentria ephemerella, Small Ranunculus Hecatera dysodea.

SJ76 Eriocrania sparrmannella, Cauchas rufimitrella, Psychoides verhuella, Phyllonorycter viminiella, Honeysuckle Moth, Ypsolopha dentella, Ypsolopha alpella, Apple Fruit Moth Argyresthia conjugella, Ash Bud Moth Prays fraxinella, Aristotelia ericinella, Mompha epilobiella, Cherry Bark Tortrix Enarmonia formosana, Pammene regiana, Pammene aurana, Anania perlucidalis, Barred Yellow Cidaria fulvata, Small Yellow Underwing Panemeria tenebrata, Grey Shoulder-knot Lithophane ornitopus.

SJ77 Waved Umber Menophra abruptaria.

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SJ78 Caloptilia robustella, Phyllonorycter tenerella, Phyllonorycter viminiella, Acleris ferrugana, Grapholita lunulana.

SJ79 Caloptilia populetorum, Honeysuckle Moth Ypsolopha dentella, Ypsolopha sequella, Crassa unitella, Bryotropha affinis, Elachista apicipunctella, Eudemis profundana, Notocelia trimaculana, Lathronympha strigana, Acrobasis consociella, Meal Moth Pyralis farinalis, Crambus pascuella, Catoptria falsella, Red-Green Carpet Chloroclysta siterata, Mottled Pug Eupithecia exiguata.

SJ85 Argyresthia laevigatella, Diurnea lipsiella, Apple and Plum Case-bearer Coleophora spinella, Mompha locupletella, Stathmopoda padella, Saxifrage Plume Stenoptilia millieridactyla, Spatalistis bifasciana, Eupoecilia angustana, Cochylis roseana, Bactra furfurana, Pseudococcyx posticana, Cydia cosmophorana, Grapholita lunulana, Sycamore Acronicta aceris, Garden Dart Euxoa nigricans.

SJ86 Bucculatrix ulmella, Parornix scoticella, Ypsolopha sequella, Tachystola acroxantha, Bryotropha affinis, Coleophora orbitella, Red-barred Tortrix Ditula angustiorana, Lozotaeniodes formosana, Light Grey Tortrix Cnephasia incertana, Garden Rose Tortrix Acleris variegana, Ancylis badiana, Epiblema scutulana, Grapholita jungiella, Bee Moth Aphomia sociella, Pyrausta aurata, Anania coronata, Eudonia lacustrata, Phoenix Eulithis prunata, White Satin Leucoma salicis, Pale Tussock Calliteara pudibunda, Dingy Footman Eilema griseola, Sycamore Acronicta aceris, Broad-barred White Hecatera bicolorata.

SJ87 Bryotropha senectella, Teleiodes vulgella, Stenolechia gemmella, Hysterophora maculosana, Epiblema sticticana, Dichrorampha plumbana, Lathronympha strigana, Pammene aurana, Anania perlucidalis, Maple Pug Eupithecia inturbata, Orange Footman Eilema sororcula.

SJ88 Cedestis subfasciella, Cypress Tip Moth Argyresthia cupressella, Pseudotelphusa paripunctella, Coleophora betulella.

SJ89 Ectoedemia albifasciella.

SJ96 Stigmella magdalenae, Caloptilia alchimiella, Parornix betulae, Parornix scoticella, Ochsenheimeria urella, Agonopterix nervosa.

SJ97 Crassa unitella, Monochroa suffusella, Blastodacna hellerella, Gypsonoma oppressana, Eudonia angustea, Convolvulus Hawk-moth Agrius convolvuli, Bordered Beauty Epione repandaria, Marbled White Spot Deltote pygarga.

SJ98 Parornix scoticella, Coleophora violacea, Phiaris schulziana, Chocolate-tip Clostera curtula.

SJ99 Agonopterix umbellana, Coleophora albicosta.

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SK06 Orange Swift Triodia sylvina, Map-winged Swift Korscheltellus fusconebulosa, Stigmella magdalenae, Opostega salaciella, Monopis weaverella, Caloptilia stigmatella, Aspilapteryx tringipennella, Parornix scoticella, Phyllonorycter nicellii, Horse Chestnut Leaf Miner Cameraria ohridella, Honeysuckle Moth, Ypsolopha dentella, Ypsolopha parenthesella, Ypsolopha ustella, Ypsolopha sequella, Diamond-back Moth Plutella xylostella, Plutella porrectella, Argyresthia goedartella, Apple Fruit Moth Argyresthia conjugella, White- shouldered House-moth Endrosis sarcitrella, Brown House-moth Hofmannophila pseudospretella, Borkhausenia fuscescens, Carcina quercana, Agonopterix arenella, Agonopterix nervosa, Brachmia blandella, Bryotropha terrella, Bryotropha affinis, Mirificarma mulinella, Caryocolum fraternella, Coleophora saxicolella, Elachista canapennella, Mompha propinquella, Mompha locupletella, Beautiful Plume Amblyptilia acanthadactyla, Barred Fruit- tree Tortrix Pandemis cerasana, Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix Pandemis heparana, Timothy Tortrix Aphelia paleana, Eana osseana, Light Grey Tortrix Cnephasia incertana, Flax Tortrix Cnephasia asseclana, Acleris laterana, Acleris sparsana, Garden Rose Tortrix Acleris variegana, Eupoecilia angustana, Apotomis betuletana, Marbled Orchard Tortrix Hedya nubiferana, Endothenia marginana, Nut Bud Moth Epinotia tenerana, Epinotia nisella, Eucosma cana, Dichrorampha montanana, Cydia ulicetana, Cydia splendana, Bee Moth Aphomia sociella, Acrobasis advenella, Gold Triangle Hypsopygia costalis, Hypsopygia glaucinalis, Small Magpie Anania hortulata, Udea lutealis, Udea prunalis, Scoparia ambigualis, Eudonia lacustrata, Eudonia angustea, Eudonia truncicolella, Eudonia pallid, Garden Grass-veneer Chrysoteuchia culmella, Crambus pascuella, Agriphila inquinatella, Brown China-mark Elophila nymphaeata, Water Veneer Acentria ephemerella, Pebble Hook-tip Drepana falcataria, Buff Arches Habrosyne pyritoides, Common Lutestring Ochropacha duplaris, Emperor Moth Saturnia pavonia, Poplar Hawk-moth Laothoe populi, Elephant Hawk-moth Deilephila elpenor, Single-dotted Wave Idaea dimidiate, Garden Carpet Xanthorhoe fluctuata, Flame Carpet Xanthorhoe designata, Silver-ground Carpet Xanthorhoe montanata, Large Twin-spot Carpet Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata, July Highflier Hydriomena furcata, Spruce Carpet Thera britannica, Grey Pine Carpet Thera obeliscata, Barred Straw Gandaritis pyraliata, Small Phoenix Ecliptopera silaceata, Red-Green Carpet Chloroclysta siterata, Autumn Green Carpet Chloroclysta miata, Devon Carpet Lampropteryx otregiata, Northern Winter Moth Operophtera fagata, Winter Moth Operophtera brumata, November Moth Epirrita dilutata, Autumnal Moth Epirrita autumnata, Welsh Wave Venusia cambrica, Rivulet Perizoma affinitata, Small Rivulet Perizoma alchemillata, Green Pug Pasiphila rectangulata, Slender Pug Eupithecia tenuiata, Foxglove Pug Eupithecia pulchellata, Golden-rod Pug Eupithecia virgaureata, Triple-spotted Pug Eupithecia trisignaria, Wormwood Pug Eupithecia absinthiata, Currant Pug Eupithecia assimilata, Clouded Border Lomaspilis marginata, Brimstone Moth Opisthograptis luteolata, Canary-shouldered Thorn Ennomos alniaria, Dusky Thorn Ennomos fuscantaria, Purple Thorn Selenia tetralunaria, Feathered Thorn Colotois pennaria, Peppered Moth Biston betularia, Scarce Umber Agriopis aurantiaria, Mottled Umber Erannis defoliaria, Mottled Beauty Alcis repandata, Common White Wave Cabera pusaria, Common Wave Cabera exanthemata, Light Emerald Campaea margaritaria, Barred Red Hylaea fasciaria, Sallow Kitten Furcula furcula, Iron Prominent Notodonta dromedaries, Lesser Swallow Prominent Pheosia gnoma, Buff-tip Phalera bucephala, Herald Scoliopteryx libatrix, Straw Dot Rivula sericealis, Snout Hypena proboscidalis, Ruby Tiger Phragmatobia fuliginosa, Muslin Footman Nudaria mundane, Buff Footman Eilema depressa, Dingy Footman Eilema griseola, Scarce Footman Eilema complana, Pinion-streaked Snout Schrankia costaestrigalis, Beautiful Hook-tip Laspeyria flexula, Spectacle Abrostola tripartita, Beautiful Golden Y Autographa pulchrina, Plain Golden Y Autographa jota, Lempke's Gold Spot Plusia putnami, Grey Dagger Acronicta psi, Copper Underwing Amphipyra pyramidea, Svensson's Copper Underwing Amphipyra berbera, Green-brindled Crescent Allophyes oxyacanthae, Pale Mottled Willow Caradrina clavipalpis, Uncertain Hoplodrina octogenarian, Rustic Hoplodrina blanda, Angle Shades Phlogophora meticulosa, Haworth's Minor Celaena haworthii, Frosted Orange Gortyna flavago, Rosy Rustic Hydraecia micacea, Ear Moth Amphipoea oculea, Large Wainscot Rhizedra lutosa, Small Wainscot Denticucullus pygmina, Small Dotted Buff Photedes minima, Dusky Brocade Apamea remissa,

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Slender Brindle Apamea scolopacina, Light Arches Apamea lithoxylaea, Common Rustic Mesapamea secalis, Lesser Common Rustic Mesapamea didyma, Rosy Minor Litoligia literosa, Middle-barred Minor Oligia fasciuncula, Pink-barred Sallow Xanthia togata, Sallow Cirrhia icteritia, Flounced Chestnut Agrochola helvola, Red-line Quaker Agrochola lota, Yellow-line Quaker Agrochola macilenta, Brick Agrochola circellaris, Lunar Underwing Omphaloscelis lunosa, Chestnut Conistra vaccinii, Red Sword-grass Xylena vetusta, Satellite Eupsilia transversa, Dun-bar Cosmia trapezina, Centre-barred Sallow Atethmia centrago, Suspected Parastichtis suspecta, Merveille du Jour Griposia aprilina, Grey Chi Antitype chi, Black Rustic Aporophyla nigra, Feathered Gothic Tholera decimalis, Bright-line Brown-eye Lacanobia oleracea, Clay Mythimna ferrago, Flame Axylia putris, Flame Shoulder Ochropleura plecta, Barred Chestnut Diarsia dahlii, Purple Clay Diarsia brunnea, Ingrailed Clay Diarsia mendica, Small Square-spot Diarsia rubi, True Lover's Knot Lycophotia porphyrea, Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing Noctua fimbriata, Lesser Yellow Underwing Noctua comes, Green Arches Anaplectoides prasina, Heath Rustic Xestia agathina, Setaceous Hebrew Character Xestia c- nigrum.

SK08 Honeysuckle Moth Ypsolopha dentella, Glyphipterix fuscoviridella, Diurnea fagella, Mompha bradleyi, Blastobasis lacticolella, Carnation Tortrix Cacoecimorpha pronubana, Light Brown Apple Moth Epiphyas postvittana, Acleris forsskaleana, Ancylis myrtillana, Grapholita compositella, Gold Triangle Hypsopygia costalis, Water Carpet Lampropteryx suffumata, Devon Carpet Lampropteryx otregiata, Small Yellow Wave Hydrelia flammeolaria, Orange Underwing Archiearis parthenias, Lilac Beauty Apeira syringaria, Barred Red Hylaea fasciaria

SK09 Humming-bird Hawk-moth Macroglossum stellatarum

Cheshire Moth Recorders for 2016

Judy Anderson, Susan Andrew, Hilary J Ash HJA, Tanya Ashe, Peter F. Atherton PFA, Ralph Atherton, Philip Bahan, Thomas Banks, Barry S Barnacal BSB, Tim Baxter, Dave Bedford DB, Steven Bell SB, Bill Bellamy BBe, Mel Bellingham MBe, Roger Benson RB, Liz Bentham LB, Ray G Bertera RGB, Andy Bissitt AB, Lorna Blackmore, Robert Bithell (RBi), Peter Boardman, Mike Boothman MBo, Alison and Julian Borrow A&JB, Michael A. Brathwaite, Roger Brereton RBr, Paul Brewster PB, Philip Brighton, Tony M. Broome, Sue D Budd, Brian Bull, Alan Chadwick, Jeff J. Clarke, Helen & Bob Coan H&BC, Stephen P. Collins, Richard Comont, David Cookson DC, Val Cooper, Ian Copley IC, Brian Corneilius, Alex Cropper, Mal Cross MC, Mike Dale MD, Rebecca Dale, Harry Davies HD, Jon Delf, James Dempsey-Riley, Margaret P Dennis, Roger L. H. Dennis, Monique Denton, Terry DePledge, Leanna Dixon, Ella Dobby, Mike Dockery, Robert Dodgson, Peter Dowse, Dave Edwards DE, Janine & Steve Edwards, Andy Firth AF, Eric Fletcher, J Bryan Formstone JBF, Nicola Ginn NG, Alan & Lyn Goodkin, Sandra Gorton, W Les Gradwell, Les Green LG, Paul Griffiths PG, David Grundy, Les and Marion Hall L&MH, Phil Hampson, Julia Harding JH, L Bill Hardwick, Peter B. Hardy PBH, Gary Hedges GH, Vivienne Henson, Dave Higginson-Tranter DH-T, Paul F Hillyer PFH, Roy Hilton RHi, Steve H. Hind SHH, Sarah Holberry-Byrom, Phil Holbrook, Elizabeth Hollinshead EH, Steve Holmes SWH, Paul Hopkins PHo, Andy Ingham, John Jakeman JJ, Dan Jameson DJ, Huw John HJ, Beth Jones BJ, Clive Jones CJ, Wyn Jones, Peter S Lennon PSL, Geoff Lightfoot GL, Alison Macchi AM, Dave and Jeanette Maddy D&JM, Kevin McCabe, Fraser McConnell FMcC, Peter McKeon, Steve J. McWilliam, George Molyneux, Anita Mulligan, Robert Murray, Keith Neal, Jean Oliver JO, Greg Osborn GO, Roger Parry, Kevin Peace KP, Susie Phillips, Simon Pinder SP, David J Poynton, Tony Randerson, John W. Rayner, Stephen Richardson, Trevor Rowlands TR, Richard A. Rowlandson, Stephen Ryder, Edwin Samuels ES, Steve Seal SSe, Angie Seymour AS, Barry T. Shaw BTS, Sheila Sheldon, Dave R Skingsley DRS, Nigel Sluman, Ben Smart BS, Sue Spiller, Martyn P. Stanyer MPS, Pam

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Stewart, Richard Sutcliffe, Jack H Swan JHS, Dave Taylor (Willaston) DT, David Taylor (Marton), Rob Taylor, Trevor Teasdale, Mary Timmins, David Tomlinson DTo, Bill Underwood BU, Brenda &, Ian D Wallace, David Walsh, Clive Washington CWa, Tim Ward TW, Jos Watson, Michael R Whiteside MRW, Findlay Wilde, Roger Wilkinson RW, Roy Wilson, Stephen Windsor, Neville Wright, Peter Wright.

Mother Shipton in cop: Angie Seymour

Scarce Footman: John Jackman

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