Lacks hooked wing-tips.
British Moths
British Moths on Wild About Britain include the latest British moth news, hundreds of UK moth photos in our gallery, lots of conversations in our moth forums, a directory of moth-related organisations and websites, as well as a big reference encyclopedia with information on UK species from the Scarce Dagger and the Spanish Carpet to the Scotch Burnet and The Phoenix
Encyclopedia of British Moths
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cistus Forester | Adscita geryon |
One of three similar species, this iridescent green moth can be difficult to distinguish from... more |
| Acleris umbrana | Acleris umbrana |
This moth is rare in the U.K. The adult moths are distinctive in that they are rufous with black... more |
| Acleris forsskaleana | Acleris forsskaleana |
Yellowish colouring with a reticulated pattern on the forewing with a variably sized greyish... more |
| Adela croesella | Adela croesella |
The male of the species has a very long antenna while the females is shorter and thicker at the... more |
| Acleris lipsiana | Acleris lipsiana |
Occurs locally on high moorland and mountainous regions of Scotland and England. |
Identification of British Moths
 Eupsilia transversa |
 Cyclophora puppillaria |
 Timandra comae |
 Notodonta ziczac |