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NBIS Moth Survey - can you help us find these moths?
There are over 2,500 species of moth in Britain, varying greatly in size, shape
and colour. They are found in all sorts of habitats, from gardens to sand dunes, and play an important role in the fabric of our natural world. Recent declines in moth numbers threaten many other species such as birds, bats and small mammals that depend on them for food. Moths also play an important role in plant pollination. Many moths are active at night, but some fly during the day.
NBIS is asking for your help with recording three moth species in Norfolk over the summer months: Cinnabar (Tyria jacobaeae), Elephant Hawk Moth (Deilephila elpenor); and Lappet (Gastropacha quercifolia). You don't need special equipment to spot them, and we have given you some tips on where to look. Caterpillar records are just as valuable as those of the adult moths. The information you provide will help us to understand more about their distribution, and will contribute to our overall knowledge of Norfolk's biodiversity.
For more information on the three species, what to look at for and how to record them please download our moth survey leaflet...........
• Read more about moths in Norfolk at www.norfolkmoths.co.uk
• Download a factsheet “How to start mothing” at www.mothscount.org
Please remember to avoid touching moths’ wings as they can be easily damaged.
HAVE YOU SPOTTED ANY OF THE THREE SPECIES OF MOTH ABOVE?
The easiest way to send us information about the species you have seen is via our online form. Please select one of the three options below to send us your record:
(e.g. more than 20 records; including records of more than one species, at more than one location and on several different dates)
