Some leaf mine finds from today. Ectoedemia argyropeza and Stigmella assimilella on Aspen. Ectoedemia initimella on Sallow. All new for SJ84 this autumn, and from several different sites now. @vc39moths.bsky.social #TeamMoth

Thought I might have used up all my mothing credits on leafminers but managed a late Mottled Rustic and a Turnip. Also found another Ectoedemia quinquella, five spot dot close to home 😊 #teammoth @vc39moths.bsky.social

Sorry Rob, just one more for you! Is this any good for Ectoedemia intimella on a Sallow of some description, I think!?! Thanks again. @vc28nature.bsky.social #TeamMoth

Went out this morning targeting Aspen, and pleased to find Ectoedemia argyropeza. Loads of them! Very easy to spot at the moment. New for SJ84 and another one I’ve clawed back on the prolific Mr @pertonmoths.bsky.social 😅😅 @lesevanshill.bsky.social @vc39moths.bsky.social #TeamMoth

Afternoon Rob Do these look OK for Stigmella obliquella on (I think) White Willow? Another new one for the SJ84 list if so 🙂 Cheers #TeamMoth @vc28nature.bsky.social @lesevanshill.bsky.social @vc39moths.bsky.social

Today I found another site for Phyllonorycter pastorella - this time in the heart of Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre! They were on a large White Willow (I think) at the back of the Aldi carpark 😆😅 #TeamMoth @vc39moths.bsky.social @lesevanshill.bsky.social @vc28nature.bsky.social

A white-point nfg was the highlight in my Stoke trap last night along with December moth, 6 lbam and 3 ruddy streak #teammoth

Just found a dozen of these on Grey Poplar. Ectoedemia turbidella!!!!!!! Might even be a first for West Midlands! #teammoth

I missed this was Aspen in amongst the Grey Poplar leaves I collected. So, I've found another Ectoedemia argyropeza as well 😊 #teammoth

Just 15:7 from last night, with 5 Ruddy Streak the most numerous species. Mottled Umber NFY, Barred Sallow and Brick the best of the rest. Try again tonight…😑 #TeamMoth

5 species in VC39 but they included another White-point and a very late Vine’s Rustic #TeamMoth

Ectoedemia quinquella (Five-spot Dot) on Quercus robor (Oak), provisionally new to Staffordshire, 3 November 2025, Wolverhampton (Image: Darren Taylor). #MothsMatter

The West Midlands Moths website is now updated to include records up to an including 2024. West Midlands Moths covers: VC36 Herefordshire; VC37 Worcestershire; VC39 Staffordshire & VC40 Shropshire. westmidlandsmoths.co.uk #MothsMatter