Almost the inverse of the Varied Coronet was our first Broad-barred White of 2026. Not the commonest moth here but always very, very welcome. @linnetincley.bsky.social #cleymothobs #norfolkmoths #teammoth

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...and there were micros too... A dazzling Phyllonorycter leucographella (Firethorn Leaf Miner) & a NFG Argyresthia spinosella (Blackthorn Tip Moth) were mini show-stoppers on a fairly busy morning that gave us a total of 276/80. @linnetincley.bsky.social #cleymothobs #norfolkmoths #teammoth

Some sublime macros this morning at CMO HQ: Green Silver-lines, Scorched Wing & Alder Kitten. Wow. @linnetincley.bsky.social #cleymothobs #norfolkmoths #teammoth

Interesting late May species view from last night on the North Scrape ~ Dark-bellied Brent, Glossy Ibis & Gull-billed Tern 😁 @linnetincley.bsky.social #cleybirds #norfolkbirding #ukbirding

The first Scarlet Tiger we've seen from the CMO garden colony decided to perch on my fingers early this morning. Such a special moth for us & simply stunning. @linnetincley.bsky.social #cleymothobs #norfolkmoths #teammoth

Lovely late afternoon afternoon walking around the block (maybe a mile max) to find what was on the Red Valerian... 206 Painted Lady 5 Hummingbird Hawk-moths 13 Silver Y 7 Scarlet Tigers over Bonus of 8 Bee Orchids @linnetincley.bsky.social @norfolknats.bsky.social #wildlifehour #welovetocount

Bee Orchid Cley May 31 2026 @linnetincley.bsky.social @norfolknats.bsky.social

It's been a Clearwing kind of afternoon as temperatures began to get properly gnarly... Red-tipped Clearwing got us off & running for the year ~ a wondrous moth that's never seems like a moth at all (that's how they always seem anyway...🙂). @linnetincley.bsky.social #sandwichbay #kentmoths #teammoth

Fabulous pic! This is the moth that began my obsession! Absolutely stunning creature.

Well that was a good night 🙂 Warm, barely a breeze & moths! Best night of 2026 so far with variety a plenty - 171/47, 12 of them NFY. Amongst the super haul, some gorgeous macros: Burnished Brass, Chocolate-tip, Puss Moth & Buff-tip. @linnetincley.bsky.social #cleymothobs #norfolkmoths #teammoth

Puss Moth Cley Moth Obs May 20 2026 This one is CMO CEO's favourite moth 🙂

Moth de la nuit has already made landfall at CMO HQ this evening within just 10 minutes of dusk ~ one of the smartest moths we get. Love this one. Love it! 🤎🤍🩶 Chocolate-tip. Wowsers... @linnetincley.bsky.social #cleymothobs #norfolkmoths #teammoth

The weather is warming up & there's every hope that the mothing will find another level as the temperatures rise across the weekend. One gorgeous NFY macro in the actinic this morning, a pristine Clouded Silver. What a gorgeous moth. @linnetincley.bsky.social #cleymothobs #norfolkmoths #teammoth

Side-on view isn't too shabby either... Pale Tussock Cley Moth Obs May 19 2026 @linnetincley.bsky.social #cleymothobs #norfolkmoths #teammoth 2/2

...and this Pale Tussock wasn't too bad either... Love the look from the topshot. Another cracker! @linnetincley.bsky.social #cleymothobs #norfolkmoths #teammoth 1/2

A few more shots of the brilliantly showy Temminck's Stints on Watling Water, Cley NWT this afternoon. One of the highlights of the year so far for me here. Best. Views. Ever. @linnetincley.bsky.social #norfolkbirding #cleybirds #ukbirding

For me, Temminck's Stint is the quintessential Cley wader. This afternoon we enjoyed superb views of two stunning stints feeding contentedly on the oozy mud of Watling Water ~ the best views of had of the species in all my years here. @linnetincley.bsky.social #norfolkbirding #cleybirds #ukbirding

A breezy SSW wind last night kept our numbers down though we had a nice mix of moths in our 49/23 total. This Small Magpie (Anania hortulata) was the only NFY of the night & very, very smart it was too. @linnetincley.bsky.social #cleymothobs #norfolkmoths #teammoth

We usually check any Mullein plants we find for caterpillars… today we got lucky, finding 7 in various stages and instars. This was the hungriest caterpillar of all 🙂. @markgolley.bsky.social #TeamMoth #NorfolkMoths

Pine ladybird, Exochomus quadripustulatus found on the kitchen window, inside. I assume it came in on the moth trap. New for both of us. @markgolley.bsky.social @norfolknats.bsky.social

Carpets & their allies from CMO this morning... A rather gorgeous yet understated Common Marbled Carpet was NFY while we also logged singles of Scorched Carpet, Green Carpet and another Purple Bar. Nice mix. @linnetincley.bsky.social #cleymothobs #norfolkmoths #teammoth

...another smart yet understated macro this morning (& another NFY to boot) was this pristine Scalloped Hazel. It might look greyish brown at first but the shape, size & delicate markings + the subtle colour tone make it rather fab. @linnetincley.bsky.social #cleymothobs #norfolkmoths #teammoth

Every once in a while comes one of those moments when something very special materialises in front of you. Just a few yards out from Daukes' Hide, this superb Bittern gave three of us a genuinely unforgettable bird experience tonight. @linnetincley.bsky.social #norfolkbirding #cleybirds #ukbirding

Eurasian Bittern Cley Marshes NWT May 17 2026 I'm surprised you can't hear my heart thumping with excitement on the video...🙂 @linnetincley.bsky.social #norfolkbirding #cleybirds #ukbirding

Four more of the brilliant Bittern on the marsh this evening. Sensational scenes... @linnetincley.bsky.social #norfolkbirding #cleybirds

A few micros last night included the subtle Vetch Moth - Aproaerema anthyllidella - a fairly frequent visitor between now & June and again later in summer (mainly August) into early autumn. @linnetincley.bsky.social #cleymothobs #norfolkmoths #teammoth

Not always a fan of egg boxes in a moff pic but this super-fresh (very chocolatey) male Large Yellow Underwing looked great just now - it was a proper fidget too, so wouldn't have wanted to be posed 😅. The lone macro NFY in 71/21 total. @linnetincley.bsky.social #cleymothobs #norfolkmoths #teammoth

The diminutive & distinctive Nettle-tap (Anthophila fabriciana) isn't a frequent visitor to the garden & certainly not to light, so this one that popped up during the sunshine this afternoon was a welcome addition to CMO's 2026 list. @linnetincley.bsky.social #cleymothobs #norfolkmoths #teammoth

One of the funkiest moths of recent nights was this very fine Nematopogon swammerdamella - the Large Longhorn - a scientific name almost as long as his horns. A typical mid-May micro that feeds on assorted herbaceous plants. @linnetincley.bsky.social #cleymothobs #norfolkmoths #teammoth

Someone has been munching on our rose leaves and today I managed to find the culprit! A rather groovy Shoulder Stripe caterpillar - with thanks to @andymus.bsky.social for identification and @markgolley.bsky.social for the fabulous pics. #TeamMoth #NorfolkMoths

Three NFYs at CMO HQ this morning in a decent little haul despite the low overnight temperature. Latticed Heath, White-point & Vine's Rustic added to our 2026 tally. @linnetincley.bsky.social #cleymothobs #norfolkmoths #teammoth

♂️ Red-backed Shrike Morston May 13 2026 @linnetincley.bsky.social #norfolkbirding #cleybirds #ukbirding

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So, it may not have the showmanship looks that our old pal Geoff manages but, unlike the technicolour dream-coated one, today's Garden Pebble was a) in the garden & b) was a NFY for the CMO list into the bargain. Win, win! @linnetincley.bsky.social #cleymothobs #norfolkmoths #teammoth

One more micro from the brambles... Adela reumurella ~ the Green Longhorn ~ chilling out on this morning. This one was in the same spot for at least 20 minutes. @linnetincley.bsky.social #cleymothobs #norfolkmoths #teammoth

Nice to see & record our 1st Azure Damselflies resting on brambles today - at least four or five noted - plus several Large Red Damselflies in the same patch. @linnetincley.bsky.social @norfolknats.bsky.social

Two other NFY macros from this morning ~ a pristine Pebble Prominent & a rockin'-it-in-the-red Ruby Tiger. Always love the colourways on the abdomen... Respectable total of 51/14. @linnetincley.bsky.social #cleymothobs #norfolkmoths #teammoth

GEOFF! A wander to a favourite spot to look for this mega micro - Alabonia geoffrella (Hedge Beauty) - paid off with our 1st of 2026 in some sunlit brambles, protected from the easterly breeze. Our earliest record ever, by 4 days. @linnetincley.bsky.social #cleymothobs #norfolkmoths #teammoth

Get outta the water!!! Cool & clear at CMO last night but we were excited to see only our 2nd-ever garden Chamomile Shark in the MV this morning. Our 1st record was May 2nd 2022, so it's been a bit of wait for #2. What a super moth 🙂 @linnetincley.bsky.social #cleymothobs #norfolkmoths #teammoth

A rather funky moth trap intruder this morning. A Speckled Bush-cricket nymph, Leptophyes punctatissima. Titchy tiny green and stripey 🙂. @markgolley.bsky.social #TeamMoth

34/10 at a chilly grey CMO. Really didn’t expect an Nfg ..Adela reaumurella! We have seen lots this year everywhere we go (when the sun is shining) never thought we would get one on an egg box. Another 12 Turnips brings our YTD total to 71. @markgolley.bsky.social #TeamMoth #NorfolkMoths

A spot of wall checking around the trap produced what I think is a Marbled Beauty caterpillar. @markgolley.bsky.social #TeamMoth #NorfolkMoths

A very cold, grey morning at CMO 🥶 36/17 two lovely Cinnabars nfy brightened up the day. @markgolley.bsky.social #TeamMoth #NorfolkMoths

I found this Pale Eggar caterpillar on my walk yesterday ( thanks to CMR for ID). We get the moth regularly later in the year, but the cat was new for me 🙂 #TeamMoth #NorfolkMoths

Feeding signs of Epinotia abbreviana on Wych elm from #Saltholme today. The larva feeds on a leaf before it unfurls from the bud, leaving a distinctive, rather fab pattern of holes, though it's not always that neat. The larva then feeds nearby between spun leaves #teammoth @teesbirds.bsky.social

10 days ago I found some Pieris eggs on evergreen candytuft, Iberis sempervirens, in the #UGent botanical garden. They emerged last weekend and the black head capsule in young larvae is diagnostic for southern small white, Pieris mannii. #butterflies

A damp, breezy misty morning at CMO with surprising results. 85/36 Pale Tussock, Coxcomb Prominent, Lychnis, Brown Silver-line, D radiella and star of the show a rather gorgeous Lime Hawkmoth. @markgolley.bsky.social #TeamMoth #NorfolkMoths