NBIS Autumn 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, and found in all sorts of habitats – from gardens to sand-dunes. They play an important role in the fabric of our natural world – recent declines in moth numbers threaten many species such as birds, bats and small mammals that depend on them for food. Many moth species are also important for pollination.

NBIS is asking for your help with recording three moth species in Norfolk over the late summer and autumn months: Red Underwing (Catocala nupta), Large Thorn (Ennomos autumnaria); and Figure of 8 (Diloba caeruleocephala). You don't need special equipment to spot them, and we have given you some tips on how to spot them at the bottom of the page. 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 please download our autumn 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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO SPOT THESE MOTHS PLEASE SEE DETAILS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE OR TO SEND US YOUR RECORDS STRAIGHT AWAY, PLEASE CLICK ON ONE OF THE BUTTONS BELOW:

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)

 NEED SOME HELP SPOTTING THESE MOTHS? - Below is some information on what they look like and where to look for them