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   How many species of moths are there in the UK?

   • There are around 2,500 species of moths in the UK, with more establishing every decade as they migrate across from continental Europe. Worldwide, there are thought to be around 160,000 species of moths! As there are so many species of moths, experts split them into two groups, the larger (or macro-) moths and the smaller (or micro-) moths.

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   What is UK moths?

   • W elcome to UKMoths, your online guide to the moths of Great Britain and Ireland. UKMoths has been providing identification help and information about Britain's moths for over 15 years. What's UKMoths all about? Traditionally, moth fieldguides have concentrated on the so-called "macro-moths", of which there are around 800 regular species.

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   What is the state of Britain's larger moths 2021 report?

   • The State of Britain’s Larger Moths 2021 report is now available. This new report summarises current knowledge of the state of Britain’s c.900 species of larger moths, presenting analyses of long-term change based on millions of records gathered through the Rothamsted Insect Survey (RIS) and National Moth Recording Scheme (NMRS). Key findings:

   The State Of Britain's Moths - Butterfly Conservation

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   Do moth species increase or decrease in distribution?

   • Distribution trends revealed a different picture. Of 511 larger moth species for which long-term trends could be calculated from NMRS data, 32% (165 species) decreased in distribution and 37% (187 species) increased, while 31% (159 species) had non-significant trends. More moth species increased in distribution than declined.

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   Are Moths nocturnal or day-flying?

   • Whilst most moth species are nocturnal and fly at night, there are actually more species of day-flying moths in the UK than there are butterflies. Some are very colourful, like the Cinnabar and the Scarlet Tiger, and might also easily be mistaken for butterflies (although try telling that to our moth experts!).

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   Why do we need moth habitats in Britain?

   • In Britain, expanding, restoring, connecting and creating habitats that support rich arrays of moths and other wildlife, that improve human wellbeing and that deliver ecosystem services such as carbon storage, flood prevention and cleaner air, is the key to reversing moth declines and confronting the biodiversity and climate crises.

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2. www.ukmoths.org.ukUKMoths | Guide to the moths of Great Britain and Ireland

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   The ultimate idea of the site was to illustrate as many species of British moths as possible and to provide this information in an accessible format. Over 2500 species have been recorded in the British Isles, and currently 2283 of these are illustrated, featuring 7415 photographs.

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3. www.woodlandtrust.org.uk › blog › 2021UK Moth Identification: 12 Common Species - Woodland Trust

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   • Angle shades (Phlogophora meticulosa) Angle shades moth. Did you know? Research suggests that the UK and northern Europe may have its own resident species of angle shades which is distinct from another that migrates here from further south.
   • Herald (Scoliopteryx libatrix) Herald moth. How to identify. Another master of disguise that blends in perfectly with fallen autumn leaves.
   • Peppered moth (Biston betularia) Melanic (left) and light (right) forms of the peppered moth. Did you know? The dark form of this moth is thought to have become more common during the Industrial Revolution when it would have better blended in against soot-covered surfaces - the perfect example of natural selection in action.
   • Old lady (Mormo maura) Old lady moth. How to identify. This moth is so named because the wing patterning is said to resemble that of a woman's shawl.

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   Our moth guide looks at how to identify UK species, trapping and the best plants for attracting moths to your garden.

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6. www.ukmoths.org.uk › systematic-listSystematic List of UK Moths

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   This list contains all moth species illustrated on the UKmoths website. The numbers before each entry are checklist numbers. In the main list, there are two numbers beside each species.

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   • Jersey tiger. Description: The black forewings have striking creamy-white stripes and the hindwings are bright red, yellow or orange. Flies on warm days.
   • Cinnabar. Description: Each black forewing has a red line and two red dots, and the hindwings are bright red. Flies in sunshine and is attracted to light at night.
   • Six-spot burnet. Description: Black with slender wings. Each forewing has six red spots (the two closest to the head often look like one red smudge). Flies in the day, visiting flowers like a butterfly.
   • Scarlet tiger. Description: Has iridescent black forewings with white and yellow spots, and red hindwings with black markings. Flies during the day. When & where: June-July.

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   Dec 12, 2023 · How many species of moth are there in the UK? There are around 2,500 species of moths in the UK, with more establishing every decade as they migrate across from continental Europe. Worldwide, there are thought to be around 160,000 species of moths!

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   This new report summarises current knowledge of the state of Britain’s c.900 species of larger moths, presenting analyses of long-term change based on millions of records gathered through the Rothamsted Insect Survey (RIS) and National Moth Recording Scheme (NMRS).