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Macro Moths

Below are listed all larger moth species (macros) recorded in Gwent. Select a moth to see more information on it and view local records and maps.

If you wish, you can enter a keyword (part of a Common or Scientific name) or use an ABH code to filter the moths using the form below. Simply type the name or number in the box provided and hit the search button. These can also be used in combination, so entering 70 in the ABH box and Dark in the keyword box gives all Geometridae with Dark in the common name.


Showing records 1 to 50 of 588.

ABH Code B & F Code Scientific Name Common Name Records Images? More Info
73.312 2080 Euxoa obelisca Square-spot Dart 1
72.025 2056 Parasemia plantaginis Wood Tiger 16
70.182 1832 Eupithecia assimilata Currant Pug 164
70.204 1662 Boudinotiana notha Light Orange Underwing 1
70.072 1744 Entephria caesiata Grey Mountain Carpet 14
73.026 2412 Deltote uncula Silver Hook 6
70.109 1797 Epirrita autumnata Autumnal Moth 25
70.163 1856 Eupithecia lariciata Larch Pug 146
67.001 1644 Endromis versicolora Kentish Glory 1
70.207 1887 Lomaspilis marginata Clouded Border 1350
70.056 1736 Catarhoe cuculata Royal Mantle 2
73.063 2298 Amphipyra berbera Svensson's Copper Underwing 220
70.081 1768 Thera obeliscata Grey Pine Carpet 396
53.001 173 Apoda limacodes The Festoon 1
70.170 1818 Eupithecia irriguata Marbled Pug 8
70.153 1814 Eupithecia plumbeolata Lead-coloured Pug 11
73.203 2238 Lithophane furcifera The Conformist 1
70.136 1806 Perizoma blandiata Pretty Pinion 8
70.172 1843 Eupithecia distinctaria Thyme Pug 6
74.003 2077 Nola cucullatella Short-cloaked Moth 237
70.040 1733 Scotopteryx mucronata Lead Belle 19
73.208 2242 Xylena exsoleta Sword-grass 1
70.102 1753 Coenotephria salicata Striped Twin-spot Carpet 6
70.118 1791 Philereme vetulata Brown Scallop 5
73.277 2153 Sideridis reticulata Bordered Gothic 1
54.010 170 Zygaena trifolii Five-Spot Burnet 2
70.175 1826 Eupithecia trisignaria Triple-spotted Pug 49
72.073 2408 Eublemma parva Small Marbled 2
70.120 1787 Rheumaptera hastata Argent & Sable 3
70.158 1854 Eupithecia pusillata Juniper Pug 8
69.009 1983 Hemaris fuciformis Broad-bordered Bee Hawk-moth 1
73.260 2149 Polia hepatica Silvery Arches 2
72.023 2059 Diacrisia sannio Clouded Buff 8
73.145 2349 Photedes fluxa Mere Wainscot 4
70.181 1821 Eupithecia valerianata Valerian Pug 2
70.227 1907 Epione repandaria Bordered Beauty 144 1
70.257 1936 Menophra abruptaria Waved Umber 391 1
73.053 2214 Cucullia chamomillae Chamomile Shark 24 1
70.070 1745 Larentia clavaria The Mallow 19 1
70.091 1756 Eulithis populata Northern Spinach 163 1
73.243 2183 Orthosia miniosa Blossom Underwing 16 1
70.282 1960 Theria primaria Early Moth 134 1
73.086 2413a Pseudeustrotia candidula Shining Marbled 1 1
70.107 1795 Epirrita dilutata November Moth 152 1
73.263 2157 Lacanobia w-latinum Light Brocade 66 1
71.009 1999 Stauropus fagi Lobster Moth 539 1
52.003 371 Sesia bembeciformis Lunar Hornet Moth 16 1
73.288 2191 Mythimna turca Double Line 142 1
72.003 2477 Hypena proboscidalis The Snout 2035 1
73.147 2345 Photedes minima Small Dotted Buff 87 1