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In the News (Thu 31 Dec 09)

  
  Brimstone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brimstone, an ancient name for the element sulfur (or sulphur).
Brimstone is a character that first appeared in the 1989 DC Comics miniseries, Legends.
The Brimstone Cup, a soccer cup played for annually between the MLS team, FC Dallas and the Chicago Fire.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brimstone   (168 words)

  
 Moth Pictures
Moths are thus inclined to circle ambient objects in the Mach band region, usually at a radius of about one foot, depending on the species.
Moths of the type understood to be "attracted to light" are, instead, flummoxed by the proliferation of artifical lights in their local environment, which, if brighter than the brightest celestial object (e.g., the moon), will usurp that object's significance as the reference point for the moth's flight.
Encountering a brighter artificial light, as the moth maintains its angular relationship to the source of light (per its evolved mode of navigating), but, because the light is nearby, that consistent angle results in a decreasing spiral, until the moth strikes the light source.
www.junglewalk.com /photos/Moth-pictures-I43.htm   (325 words)

  
 Picture page about Brimstone Moth Opisthograptis luteolata   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Brimstone Moth is yellow, just like the Brimstone, and is among the most beautiful of all Geometers.
The caterpillar of the Brimstone Moth is greyish or reddish brown, seldom greenish.
The Brimstone Moth is on the wing for a long period.
www.gardensafari.net /english/picpages/opisthograptis_luteolata.htm   (380 words)

  
 Geometers in our garden with lots of pictures.
Some families of moths are not named after their imago (=the adults that can fly), but after their caterpillars.
Moths and butterflies go through the full circle of insectlife: egg, caterpillar, pupa and imago.
Some moths are named after their caterpillars, especially because these are even more interesting than the adults.
www.gardensafari.net /english/geometers.htm   (970 words)

  
 Woolston Eyes Reserve - General Information
Moths attracted towards the lamp tend to land on the sheet and remain still, where they can be inspected and identified.
The low numbers of moths was thankfully accompanied by a lower (but not low enough!) number of midges and biting insects, which are a constant problem when mothing on the Eyes.
In all 70 species of moth were recorded, which was very good considering the conditions, and many thanks must go to the experts present who were able to put names to many of the micro-moths, lots of which do not have common names.
home.clara.net /nortonw/general.htm   (1923 words)

  
 Moths of the Adur Valley
In Hampshire, it is the yellower form of this moth that is found on the chalk downland.
It assume that is a nocturnal moth resting up during the day as it did not fly away when poked, but dropped to the ground.
This is the commonest of the emerald moths, distinguished from the Large Emerald because of its wavy lines.
www.glaucus.org.uk /Moths.html   (2409 words)

  
 Moth Identification - A Beginners Experience
Moths are attracted to the light and fall into the box.
I was being told this was a poor year for moths but it was actually quite a help to me as the new moths were appearing slowly but surely giving me time to get familiar with the jizz of the different species.
All records should be sent to the County Moth Recorder to assist in the understanding of the status and distribution of the moths in the area.
www.wbrc.org.uk /WorcRecd/Issue6/mothbegn.htm   (1474 words)

  
 RedOrbit - Reference Library
The geometer moths or Geometridae are a family of the order Lepidoptera.
It is a very large family with around 26,000 species of moths described (over 300 of which occur in the British Isles).
As such they appear rather butterfly like but in most respects they are typical moths: The overwhelming majority flies at night, they possess a frenulum to link the wings and the antennae of the males are often feathered.
www.redorbit.com /education/reference_library?article_id=923   (226 words)

  
 Moths in my garden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The new moth identification book "The Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland" by Paul Waring and Martin Townsend and illustrated by Richard Lewington has made life so much easier and I can with care work out practically every moth on visual clues alone.
The big advantage with identifying the Macro moths in the UK is that the Victorians, who were avid collectors, gave the moths colourful names which have stood the test of time and are one of the charms of moth finding.
In a conversation with a colleague at work that I was trying to identify moths and that I was thinking about getting a light trap.
www.barlowsathome.freeserve.co.uk /moths.htm   (234 words)

  
 BUBO 2000 for 2000!
Moths of the genus Epirrita which on outward appearance seemed to be this species were trapped in the garden on 23 dates between 7/10 and 6/11.
Autumnal Moth is said to prefer birch woods but November Moth presumably could also be present.
A pupating moth kept since summer 1999 emerged on 9/6 and with amazing precision, the first was caught in the garden trap the same night.
www.bubo.org /misc/bubouk/notes/2000for2000_10.htm   (4682 words)

  
 Quoditch Moths page 2
It has taken us another year to find the moth itself,again in July, but the joy of owning Quoditch is that there is always something new to discover.
This is a Riband Wave moth (Idaea aversata ab remutata - fam geometridae) which we found on the bark of a tree in field four in July 2001.
On May the 4th 2003 we received a visit from the Devon Moth Group under the leadership of Roy F Mccormick.
www.quoditch.org.uk /quoditchmoths2.html   (489 words)

  
 Recent Sightings
Two orange moths were photographed, which turned out to be Clouded Buffs (male on the left, female on right).
Not many moths in Lee and Jax Westmoreland's Newby garden moth trap overnight, but the catch did include The Drinker (their first) and a Purple Clay.
On 29 May he caught a moth in his garden which he thinks is a Swallow Prominent (with second photo).
www.sfns.org.uk /sightings.htm   (2222 words)

  
 Mostlymacro
Apart from the usual stuff, firsts of the year were Uncertain 4 (yes, that really is the name of a moth), a single Snout and tucked away in the last egg box was my first ever Blackneck (a very scarce species in South Yorkshire), this one takes my macro moth life list to 295.
Think i`ve said this before, but moth traps don`t only attract moths, a wide variety of insects can be expected when using this method, like this Grasshopper, never had one of these in the trap before, so it was quite a surprise ;
Gave the moths a night off last night, but tonight i`ll be hoping to add to my year list & fingers crossed my life list.
www.mostlymacro.blogspot.com   (1596 words)

  
 Horndean Biodiversity: Moths   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The most noticeable moths are the Hawkmoths and the Dayflying moths which are seen in the urban areas.
Less noticed and more of a problem to identify are the Micro moths, not always small but sometimes noticed because of their large numbers, then there are all the 'Other moths' many of which are seen at moth trapping events.
In the past the moth did much damage to trees with extensive boring but is today quite rare, I do not know of any records for south-east Hampshire so this is a first for Horndean.
wildlife.vigay.com /biodiversity/moths.html   (1636 words)

  
 Brimstone Moth information page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Brimstone Moth is a common and widespread species in Britain, with it's range extending into Europe.
Wingspan of 30-46mm (1.2-1.8in), both wings are bright yellow with the forewings having brown wingtips and costa, also faint line markings or veining.
The caterpillar is a red-brown or bright green, with two extra pairs of prolegs on the seventh and eighth segments and hump on the sixth.
www.brickfieldspark.org /data/brimstonemoth.htm   (128 words)

  
 Moth Gifts for Animal Lovers
Pine hawk Moth: Pine hawk moth larva, Hyloicus pinastri
Eyed hawk moth: Eyed hawk moth, Smerinthus ocellata
Lime hawk moth: Lime hawk moth, Mimas tiliae
www.junglewalk.com /shop/moth-gifts-P3.htm   (370 words)

  
 Adur Butterfly List 2006
Scores of small moths in the undergrowth went unrecorded.
Again a list was needed as butterflies and moths were very frequently seen.
There was an orange and white moth that I have not identified and other buff moths on lower slopes of Mill Hill as well as hundreds of the micro-moth
www.glaucus.org.uk /Butterfly-list2006.html   (4641 words)

  
 Moths
The best Field Guide for identifying all the resident and migrant macro-moths is the "Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland" by Paul Waring and Martin Townsend, illustrated by Richard Lewington, published by British Wildlife Publishing (2003).
And if you see moths or butterflies and aren't sure what they are - but have a digital camera with you - then take a close-up photo and send it to the webmaster and he will post it on the site for others to help ID.
The next Moth Evening is on Friday 12 May and will be on Cuckoo Bank.
www.chasewater.org.uk /moths.htm   (266 words)

  
 Brimstone Moth - Butterflies and Moths of Northern Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Brimstone Moth - Butterflies and Moths of Northern Ireland
Adults are bright lemon-yellow with pale brown patches on the costa and at the tip of the forewings.
[In] The Butterflies and Moths of Northern Ireland
www.habitas.org.uk /moths/species.asp?item=5997   (147 words)

  
 Moths of Northamptonshire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Observations: In general, records prior to the 1950’s show the moth to be on the wing for a much shorter period in the year.
Wallis’s 1907 records below were from 10 May to 9 July and these were typical of the period.
At that time it looks as if the county was more akin to the northern flight periods of the moth.
www.northamptonshirewildlife.co.uk /nmoths/1906.htm   (87 words)

  
 June 2004
On Sandra Standbridge's moth photos: that in the lower right picture is the common Tortricid Agapeta hamana, the larvae of which feed in the roots of thistles.
The moth in the upper right is heavily worn (note the scales missing on the thorax) but appears to be a Pyralid.
Rachel set the ball rolling with a selection of moths from the MV trap that was run overnight at Horsenden Farm.
www.btinternet.com /~michael.goodyear/BCHM/Archive_file/June_2004.htm   (9877 words)

  
 Branch Newsletter - 46
For the most part the Brimstone Moth is a bright yellow colour.
You can often disturb this moth from the hedgerows in the day time, but it usually comes to a moth trap or light.
No, not the latest in a growing list of unofficial releases and introductions in our neighbouring county (Duke of Burgundy reported this year!), but news that the Stratford Butterfly Farm, managed by West Midlands Branch Education Officer Richard Lamb, are to be involved in a breeding programme for the Large Copper butterfly.
myweb.tiscali.co.uk /njsweb/bnl46_09.htm   (822 words)

  
 Cambridge City Council: Local Nature Reserves   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
A good (but cold!) night was had by all at the Moth Night led by expert John Dawson.
Using special light traps, the group was able to catch and identify 13 different species of moths including the Vine's Rustic and the attractive Brimstone moth.
For people living on the south side of the city, a combined Bat and Moth night is being held at Byrons Pool, Trumpington, on Friday June 11th.
lnr.cambridge.gov.uk /news/article.asp?ItemID=4   (125 words)

  
 Moths and butterflies - old list
Until 2001, Dr Julian Clarke, a keen local lepidopterist, did night-time moth trapping on the reserve and on Centenary Fields.
This is the aggregate list of what he found, for which we are very grateful.
Many moths do not have common names, so the list is in scientific name order.
www.lingfieldreserves.org.uk /moths___old_list.htm   (87 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
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 Sennen Cove Website - Insect Images
Both of these photos are of hoverflies that are on the wing at the moment, they imitate bumblebees for looks but fly much faster and are not so plentiful.
Three of the moths this week are the very common day flying Cinnabar, the catterpillars feed on Ragwort.
Shown the Poplar Hawk Moth with small carpet moth sneaking into view, Peppered Moth which is another large moth, and a V Moth which is a migrant
www.sennen-cove.com /insects.htm   (476 words)

  
 Moth News 2004
The Plume Moth was an example of a Common Plume Moth Emmelina monodactyla a common member of its group often active early in the year.
The Tortrix moth proved to be a Light Brown Apple Moth Epiphyas postvittanus an agricultural pest accidentally introduced from Australia in the 1930's.
On the 23rd a Twenty-plumed Moth Alucita hexadactyla was attracted to the light from the kitchen door.
home.clara.net /ammodytes/MOTHS2004.htm   (1145 words)

  
 BirdForum - Two for i.d. please
Sorry about my ignorance, I wouldn't know the name of a moth if it was lit up on a neon flashing sign on its wings.
Red Underwing is a large moth and shaped like a Vulcan bomber when at rest!
I agree with CJW and Angus T, 1 is a Nut tree Tussock and 2 is a Brimstone.
www.birdforum.net /showthread.php?t=17532   (201 words)

  
 Some Moths trapped on Eyarth Rocks reserve
For photos of some common moths to be found in North Wales see Regional species, moths page
Moths trapped at Eyarth Rocks on 18th.and 19th.
Moth species seen flying in the afternoon 29th.
www.northwalesbutterflies.org.uk /moths_at_eyarth.htm   (358 words)

  
 Narroways
Narroways area supports at least 22 species of butterflies and over 100 moths.
There are many more to be discovered but thanks especially to Rupert Higgins for moth identification.
Caught in moth trap (RH 7.6.2003) Local, associated with scrub.
freespace.virgin.net /harry.jen/narroways.insects.html   (783 words)

  
 Hertfordshire and Middlesex Branch of Butterfly Conservation - Sightings 2005
Dave had a starting theme around moths that have either declined or increased in recent years and I thought this part of the event was well received.
Butterfly numbers were a little low on the walk but we managed about half a dozen White-letters buzzing over some low elms before the discovery of a nectaring individual allowed good views for all.
In addition 1 silver Y moth fluttered through the undergrowth and a single peacock was basking on the path - Ann Piper
www.hertsmiddx-butterflies.org.uk /sightings-new.html   (7420 words)

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