Butterflies & Moths in Nottinghamshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common butterflies and moths in Nottinghamshire?

The 10 most common butterflies and moths in Nottinghamshire are:

1. Turnip Moth (Agrotis segetum)
2. Square-spot Rustic (Xestia xanthographa)
3. Setaceous Hebrew Character (Xestia c-nigrum)
4. Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba)
5. Brimstone Moth (Opisthograptis luteolata)
6. Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria)
7. Shuttle-shaped Dart (Agrotis puta)
8. Light Brown Apple Moth (Epiphyas postvittana)
9. Riband Wave (Idaea aversata)
10. beet moth (Scrobipalpa ocellatella)

What is the most observed butterflies and moth in Nottinghamshire?

The most observed butterflies and moth in Nottinghamshire is Turnip Moth (Agrotis segetum), with 876 recorded observations.

What are the most common invasive butterflies and moths in Nottinghamshire?

Some of the most commonly observed invasive butterflies and moths in Nottinghamshire include:

1. Dingy Dowd (Blastobasis adustella)