More Waxwings pour into Derbyshire. With the recent cold weather, more Waxwings have moved south into central and southern England and there have been several large flocks in Derbyshire. Upto 200 in the Long Eaton area and over 100 in the Ilkestone area. So this morning I was on the chase. The weather was really appalling first thing with grey skies, rain and overcast conditions. However it did brighten up for short periods and in a several hours I was able to get some half decent shots. Still not happy with my final results and so hoping that the winter […]
70.154 BF1822 – Marsh Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia pygmaeata
Marsh Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia pygmaeata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Has only been recorded from a few areas in the northern part of the county, so a record from the south is exceptional. The species maybe expanding its range in the county. ID POINTERS – This pug is small in size and a rich dark brown in colour. Fairly straight leading edge to the wing with a pointed tip. Small white terminal forewing spots. Fringes to the wing are usually chequered brown and white. FLIGHT […]
54.009 BF0171 – Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet – Zygaenidae – Zygaena lonicerae
Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet – Zygaenidae – Zygaeninae – Zygaena lonicerae – colour code • STATUS – A locally common species found in the southern lowlands of Derbyshire and on upland areas up to 300metres. ID POINTERS – This moth is not easy to identify being very similar to Five-spot Burnet – decreta. The black border to the hind wing is narrower and the forewings are usually more pointed and more elongated. FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing June – August. IMAGES – Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet – North Derbyshire Image by Bryan Barnacle© Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet – […]
52.014 BF0382 – Six-belted Clearwing – Sesiidae – Bembecia ichneumoniformis
Six-belted Clearwing – Sesiidae – Sesiinae – Bembecia ichneumonifromis – colour code • STATUS – Last recorded August 2023 – Pleasley Tip – 32 to Pheromone lure – A rare and notable species in Derbyshire, with scattered local populations. A probable resident, first recorded in 1986. Increase in records since, from scattered areas of the county. Pheromone lures attracted 31 individuals at West Hallam Ash Tip and a further 12 individuals at Hoe Grange Quarry on 7th July 2021. Clearwings are extremely difficult to find without the use of Pheromone lures so presumably are well overlooked. ID POINTERS – […]