Breeding UK Moths for Release

[Spiritwood]

Originally Posted by Stefan

I used to see an excess of moths in the garden - I haven't even seen one this year and I only saw one last year aswell

Its such a shame that a lot of British species seem to be on the decline (Crayfish, Moths, Bees, etc)

Too many people are paving over their gardens, sadly and I'm sure that's having more of an effect than they realise.

I've seen a Amblyptilia acanthadactyla and two Early Greys so far this month though. One of the Early Greys likes to rest in the grout indentation between two particular Bricks in our porch. He's there every day at the moment so I went out to the Garden Centre to buy another Honeysuckle for them at the weekend.

Just orderd a Moth Trap to get a better idea of whats about so that I'll know what food and habitat plants I need to encourage in our Garden. Always glad to know our 'weeds' are good for something

[Wild-Woman]

Don't forget National Moth Night this year on 7th June. All records are of great importance. See link

national moth night

[Spiritwood]

Originally Posted by Wild-Woman

Don't forget National Moth Night this year on 7th June. All records are of great importance. See link

national moth night

Oooh no, I won't forget. Got that in my Diary already. Thanks for the reminder though

[chattybug101]

if you release them,then something bad will happen.....

THIS DOES NOT MEAN YOU CANT BREED THE MOTHS YOU WANT!

just breed them in captivity,releasing a male and female together.if you see them around,or come across eggs/larvae,then start releasing a few pairs at a time.as someone else said, try improving habitats, for example, if you have room,plant a tree for eyed hawks,sallow or apple,for garden tigers,let some weeds(weeds equal= nettles, dandelion, dock,etc.) grow in a patch that suits and plant nectar rich plants for all kinds of nature!(again, only if that suits.)

Hope i helped! And good luck!

PS.Never let yourself down!!!!!!

[Adam Cheeseman]

Hey Chattybug. This thread is 3.5 years old.

Cheers,

Adam

[chattybug101]

yeah i know,but im obsessed with answering bug questions!!!!!!

thanks though.