New website for Yorkshire Moths, with maps and status of the moths of Yorkshire for the first time. 1.5 million records and growing.

Not all species accounts are entered just yet, these and further stuff is being added all of the time.

Check it out on [www.yorkshiremoths.info]

8/4: Blossom Underwing. Possibly just a wanderer but will be interested to see if any others occur on the south coast.

8th April first LARGE RED DAMSELFLY of the year mid day in poly-tunnel.

eve 7th April 12

The first Silver Y of the year. Maybe not a migrant but a first for the Reserve a single Great Prominent

Eve 3rd April

A single Diamond Back Moth

My second Silver Y of the year in the garden trap this evening (2nd April). The first was on 9th January.

Large Tortoiseshell seen today at Porth Hellick.

Last night recorded the 2nd Red-headed Chestnut of the year as well as a Puss moth to 40 w Actinic.

Male Orange Tip in garden yesterday Tuesday 27th March

Common Pug found on conservatory window Wednesday 28th March 2012