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1760 Chloroclysta siterata (Hufnagel, 1767) RED-GREEN CARPET
A total of six was recorded at Cristin during October. Two were trapped on 11th, a single on 12th and
the peak count of three on 16th.
1764 Chloroclysta truncata (Hufnagel, 1767) COMMON MARBLED CARPET
A total of 33 was recorded between 8 June and 16 October in traps located at Cristin and Nant.
September saw a total of 19 moths caught; the peak count was five trapped at Nant on 30 August.
1769 Thera britannica (Hufnagel, 1767) SPRUCE CARPET
The only record this year was a single caught at Cristin on 31 March.
1775 Colostygia multistrigaria (Haworth, 1809) MOTTLED GREY
A single was recorded at Cristin on 2 June.
1776 Colostygia pectinataria (Knoch, 1781) GREEN CARPET
In total 30 were recorded this year, 20 of which were trapped in June at Cristin, with a peak of four on
12th. Two were trapped in Cristin Withy on 6 June. In September a total of eight was recorded: six at
Cristin and two at Nant on 9th.
1777 Hydriomena furcata (Thunberg, 1784) JULY HIGHFLYER
A single trapped at Tŷ Capel Withy on 29 June was the first of 58 individuals to be trapped. A total of
24 were trapped in July, with the peak count of seven in Carreg Withy on 24th. August saw a total of
22 trapped, with a peak count of 14 on 1st at Cristin Withy. One recorded at Nant on 5 September was
the final record.
1803 Perizoma alchemillata (Linnaeus, 1758) SMALL RIVULET
One was recorded on 20 July at Cristin, which became the fourth record for Bardsey; the last record
in 2013.
1808 Perizoma flavofasciata (Thunberg, 1792) SANDY CARPET
Two were recorded this year, the first at Cristin on 29 June, and the second at Nant on 2 July.
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1817 Eupithecia pulchellata Stephens, 1831 FOXGLOVE PUG
A total of 128 was caught this year between 13 May and 2 August. June and July were the most
productive months. In June 72 were trapped, with a peak count of 26 on 29th in two traps at Cristin
and Tŷ Capel Withy. In July a total of 50 was recorded with the peak count of 11 caught at Cristin on
3rd.
1825 Eupithecia centaureata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) LIME-SPECK PUG
A single was recorded on 4 August at Cristin.
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1831 Eupithecia absinthiata.goossensiata (Clerck, 1759) LING PUG
Two individuals of this form of Wormwood Pug were recorded this year. The first was on 30 August
at Nant, and the second at Cristin on 1 September.
1834 Eupithecia vulgata (Haworth, 1809) COMMON PUG
A total of 28 were recorded this year after three previous years of low numbers. In June 22 were
trapped, with a peak of five at Cristin on 12th.
1837 Eupithecia subfuscata (Haworth, 1809) GREY PUG
Nine were recorded this year, all at Cristin, between 19 June and 2 August, with a peak count of four
on 18 July.
1838 Eupithecia icterata (Villers, 1789) TAWNY SPECKLED PUG
A single trapped at Plas on 31 August was the first to be recorded since 2015.
1858 Chloroclystis v-ata (Haworth, 1809) V-PUG
There were four records of this distinctive pug this year. One was caught at the Plantation on 9 April.
Three singles were then trapped at Cristin, on 14, 19 and 23 July.
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1860 Pasiphila rectangulata (Linnaeus, 1758) MOTHS
One was recorded on 29 June at Cristin. GREEN PUG
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1862 Gymnoscelis rufifasciata (Haworth, 1809) DOUBLE-STRIPED PUG
A total of 66 was recorded. A single at Cristin on 31 March can be attributed to the first brood. The
second brood saw greater numbers, with 22 recorded in July, and 20 in August with the peak count
of six on 31st. A total of 23 was recorded in in September with the peak of ten trapped on 4th at Cristin.
1867 Aplocera plagiata (Linnaeus, 1758) TREBLE BAR
A total of seven was recorded this year over six dates between 23 August and 7 September. There is
only one previous record of this species, from 20 May 2012.
1884 Abraxas grossulariata (Linnaeus, 1758) MAGPIE
Twenty were recorded this year between 26 July and 6 September. August saw 14 trapped with a
peak of three at Tŷ Bach on the 3rd.
1885 Petrophora chlorosata (Scopoli, 1763) * CLOUDED MAGPIE
One caught at Cristin on 27 July became the first record for Bardsey.
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1902 Petrophora chlorosata (Scopoli, 1763) BROWN SILVER-LINE
In total, 14 were recorded this year over eight dates between 26 May and 1 July. There were 12 trapped
during June with the peak of three caught on 12th at Cristin.
1906 Opisthograptis luteolata (Linnaeus, 1758) BRIMSTONE MOTH
A total of 52 was recorded. The first was on 13 May with 2 trapped at Cristin. Singles were trapped at
Cristin on 5 June and 5 July. There were 22 recorded in both August and September with the peak of
eight at Cristin on 15 September.
1907 Epione repandaria (Hufnagel, 1767) BORDERED BEAUTY
Two were trapped at Cristin Withy on 1 August.
1917 Selenia dentaria (Fabricius, 1775) EARLY THORN
A total of 113 trapped this year was a record count for the island, the average between 2014 and 2019
being approximately 63 per annum. Two were recorded during the first generation, the first on 31
March and the second on 1 April, both at Cristin. In July a total of 100 was recorded, mostly at Cristin,
with the peak of 28 recorded on 20th, however, four were trapped at Carreg Withy on 24th. In August
there were 11 records, dispersed more widely across the island, with three at Tŷ Bach on 1st and an
individual at Tŷ Bach on 4th. The final record of a single was caught on 27th August at Cristin.
1921 Crocallis elinguaria (Linnaeus, 1758) SCALLOPED OAK
There were 51 records this year, a substantial increase on 2020. The first two were trapped at Cristin
on 15 July with the peak count of six on 22nd. An individual was caught at Cristin Withy on 1 August,
and two at Tŷ Bach on 3rd. A final individual was trapped at Cristin on 19th.
1922 Ourapteryx sambucaria (Linnaeus, 1758) SWALLOW-TAILED MOTH
A single was recorded on 17 July at Cristin.
1937 Peribatodes rhomboidaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) WILLOW BEAUTY
There were 11 recorded this year over nine dates between July and September. The first was a single
trapped on 20 July at Cristin. Two were recorded at Tŷ Bach on 3 August. The last was caught at Nant
on 7 September.
1941 Alcis repandata (Linnaeus, 1758) MOTTLED BEAUTY
Numbers for this species are increasing steadily with a total of 94 recorded during June and July. The
first individual was caught at Cristin on 21 June. The peak count of 14 was recorded across two traps
sited at Cristin and Tŷ Capel Withy on 29th. July produced a further 71 records with the peak count of
ten trapped at Cristin on 9th. The final three were logged on 27th, also at Cristin.
1945 Cleorodes lichenaria (Hufnagel, 1767) * BRUSSELS LACE
This coastal species has been previously recorded on North and South Llŷn, but the three records on
Bardsey this year were new for the island. The first was trapped at the Plantation on 28 June and two
at Tŷ Bach on 3 August.
1956 Cabera exanthemata (Scopoli, 1763) COMMON WAVE
This moth is recorded annually in small numbers; however only one was recorded this year at Cristin
on 2 September.
1962 Hylaea fasciaria (Linnaeus, 1758) BARRED RED
Two trapped at Tŷ Bach on 1 July was the only record.
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1964 Charissa obscurata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) THE ANNULET
An individual was recorded at Cristin on 25 July.
Sphingidae CONVOLVULUS HAWKMOTH
1972 Agrius convolvuli (Linnaeus, 1758)
This species has been seen in most years since 2010. One was caught at Cristin on 22 August.
1984 Macroglossum stellatarum (Linnaeus, 1758) HUMMINGBIRD HAWKMOTH
Smaller numbers of this migratory moth were observed this year with only four individuals recorded
in the field during August and September: singles at Tŷ Pellaf on 29 August, Cristin on 12 September,
Nant on 27th, and the last was seen at Cristin on 21 October.
1992 Deilephila porcellus (Linnaeus, 1758) SMALL ELEPHANT HAWKMOTH
A single was recorded at the Plantation on 28 June.
Notodontidae BUFF-TIP
1994 Phalera bucephala (Linnaeus, 1758)
Two individuals were trapped, the first on 24 July in Carreg Withy and another on 1 August in Cristin
Withy.
2003 Notodonta ziczac (Esper, 1783) PEBBLE PROMINENT
This is a scarce species for the island with only six previous records. One was caught at Tŷ Bach on 3
August.
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Lymantriidae YELLOW-TAIL
2030 Euproctis similis (Fuessly, 1775)
A total of 33 was recorded over ten dates during July and August in traps placed at Cristin, Carreg
Withy, Tŷ Bach, Cristin Withy and Nant, with the peak count of 11 caught at Cristin on 1 August.
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2033 Lymantria monarcha (Linnaeus, 1758) * BLACK ARCHES
One, attracted to light at Cristin on 20 July, was the first record for Bardsey.
Arctiidae DINGY FOOTMAN
2044 Eilema griseola (Linnaeus, 1758)
Twelve were trapped over nine dates between 22 July and 19 August.
2047 Eilema complana (Linnaeus, 1758) SCARCE FOOTMAN
A total of 182 was caught between 29 June and 25 August with the peak count of 24 on 22 July at
Cristin.
2050 Eilema lurideola (Zincken, 1817) COMMON FOOTMAN
A single was recorded at Tŷ Bach on 3 August.
2057 Arctia caja (Linnaeus, 1758) GARDEN TIGER
In total of 153 were caught this year, a substantial increase on 2020. The first was recorded on 28 June
at the Plantation. Peak counts of 20 were trapped at Cristin on both 21 and 22 July. Eight more were
trapped at Carreg Withy on 24th. The last record was two on 4 August at Cristin.
2060 Spilosoma lubricipeda (Linnaeus, 1758) WHITE ERMINE
In total 62 were recorded between 4 June and 25 July. A total of 12 were recorded from three sites
between 27th and 29th. The peak count of nine was caught on 1 July between traps placed at Cristin
(two) and Tŷ Bach (seven).
2061 Spilosoma luteum (Hufnagel, 1766) BUFF ERMINE
There were 23 recorded this year. Five were trapped in June, singles at Cristin on 7, 13 and 15th, with
further singles at the Plantation on 28 and 30th. There were 18 recorded during July, with the peak
count of three at Tŷ Bach on 1st. The last individual was on 25th at Cristin.
2064 Phragmatobia fuliginosa (Linnaeus, 1758) RUBY TIGER
Seven were recorded this year. The five were at Cristin between 22 and 11 July, with one at Carreg
Withy on 24th. The last was caught at Cristin Withy on 1 August.
2069 Tyria jacobaeae (Linnaeus, 1758) CINNABAR
Two were recorded this year; the first on 25 July at Cristin and the second on 12 September at the
Plantation.
Nolidae LEAST BLACK ARCHES
2078 Nola confusalis (Herrich-Schäffer, 1847)
A single recorded on 2 June at Cristin was the second for the island following one in 2019.
Noctuidae SQUARE-SPOT DART
2080 Euxoa obelisca grisea (Tutt, 1902)
A total of 24 was recorded this year between 27 July and 4 September, 18 of which were attracted to
the traps at Cristin. The peak count was four on 1 August. Two were trapped at the Schoolhouse on
18 August, with one at Traeth Ffynnon on 31st.
2081 Euxoa tritici (Linnaeus, 1761) WHITE-LINE DART
Six were recorded, with the first at Carreg Withy on 24 July. Singles were recorded on 1 July, 12 and 14
August and the peak of two on 19th, all at Cristin. This is the highest number recorded for the island
since 2016.
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2087 Agrotis Segetum ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) TURNIP MOTH
A total of 13 second-generation moths was recorded over seven dates between 1 September and 16
October, all at Cristin, with the peak count of three on 16 October.
2089 Agrotis exclamationis (Linnaeus, 1758) HEART AND DART
A total of 139 was recorded between 2 June and 10 August. During June 58 were caught, with 80 in
July with the peak of 46 on 1 July in two traps located at Cristin (eight) and Tŷ Bach (38). The last
record was a single caught at Cristin Withy on 10th August.
2090 Agrotis trux lunigera (Hübner, [1824]) CRESCENT DART
In total 770 were recorded this year. The first record was a single caught at the Plantation on 28 June.
There were 723 recorded during July with the peak count of 115 attracted to the Cristin trap on 23rd.
A further 46 were trapped during August.
2091 Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel, 1766) DARK SWORD-GRASS
This regular migrant was recorded 24 times between 1 April and 16 October. Sixteen were trapped in
April, with the peak count of eight on 5th. Singles were recorded in May and June, with numbers
increasing to 12 in both September and October.
2092 Agrotis puta (Hübner, [1803]) SHUTTLE-SHAPED DART
This species has become a relatively scarce on the island with only 14 recorded since 2005. This year
a total of 11 was recorded, with singles on 30 April and 1 May. In July eight were noted over six dates,
and the final moth was caught on 30 August, all at Cristin.
2098 Axylia putris (Linnaeus, 1761) FLAME
Four singles were recorded: the first at Cristin on 13 June, one at Tŷ Capel Withy on 29th, one on 1 July
at Cristin and the last at Nant on 2nd.
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2102 Ochropleura plecta (Linnaeus, 1761) FLAME SHOULDER
A total of 93 was recorded between 30 April and 9 September, in traps located at Cristin, Hendy, the
Plantation, Tŷ Capel Withy, Tŷ Bach, Nant, Carreg Withy, Cristin Withy and the Green Lane. August
saw the highest number of 52, with the peak count of 13 between traps at Plas (three) and Traeth
Ffynnon (ten) on 1 August.
2107 Noctua pronuba (Linnaeus, 1758) LARGE YELLOW UNDERWING
A total of 458 was recorded in trap sites across the island, the first one being on 27 May and the last
three on 16 October. 27 were recorded in June and 125 in July with the peak of 39 in traps sited at
Cristin and Tŷ Bach on 1st. 133 were caught in August with 39 the peak in two traps located at Plas
and Traeth Ffynnon on 31st. The highest monthly total of 157 was recorded during September,
however, the peak of 29 on 1st at Cristin heralded a decline in daily numbers.
2109 Noctua comes Hübner, [1813] LESSER YELLOW UNDERWING
A total of 73 second-generation moths was recorded. Five were logged at Cristin during July, and 29
were noted in traps located at multiple sites across the island during August. A total of 26 was
recorded in September with a peak count of 12 at Cristin on 1st.
2111 Noctua janthe (Borkhausen, 1792) LESSER BROAD-BORDERED
YELLOW UNDERWING
A total of 17 was recorded over ten dates between 23 July and 15 September. The peak count of four
was trapped at Cristin on 23 July. Singles were recorded at Tŷ Bach on 3 August, the Schoolhouse on
18th and two at Plas on 31st. All other moths were attracted to traps sited at Cristin with the final
individual trapped on 15 September.
2112 Noctua interjecta (Hübner, [1803]) LEAST YELLOW UNDERWING
There were three records this year: the first was on 27 July, with two on 12 August, all at Cristin.
2117 Eugnorisma glareosa (Esper, 1788) AUTUMNAL RUSTIC
One was caught on 5 September at Nant, the first to be recorded since 2015.
2118 Lycophotia porphyrea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) TRUE LOVER’S KNOT
A total of 71 was recorded, with the first on 29 June. A single was trapped at Tŷ Bach on 1 July, while
52 were trapped at Cristin, with the peak of 11 on 22nd. Five trapped at Cristin on 1 August was the
month’s peak. Three were recorded at Tŷ Bach on 3rd. A further nine were caught at Cristin, the last
being on 12 August.
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2119 Peridroma saucia (Hübner, [1808]) PEARLY UNDERWING
Only one of this migrant species was recorded, on 16 October at Cristin.
2120 Diarsia mendica (Fabricius, 1775) INGRAILED CLAY
A total of 206 was recorded between 15 June and 4 August. In June 11 were trapped. The highest
monthly total was 188 recorded during July with steady numbers throughout, rising to the peak
count of 15 on 17th. Seven were trapped in August.
2122 Diarsia brunnea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) PURPLE CLAY
One recorded on 11 July at Cristin was the 17th record for the island.
2123 Diarsia rubi (Vieweg, 1790) SMALL SQUARE-SPOT
There were 31 recorded between 2 June and 4 September. The highest monthly total was 25 in June,
with the peak of three trapped at Cristin Withy on 6th. Singles were caught at Cristin Withy on 5 June,
Hendy on 27th, Tŷ Bach on 1 July and Plas on 31 August. All other moths were attracted to the trap at
Cristin.
2126 Xestia c-nigrum (Linnaeus, 1758) SETACEOUS HEBREW CHARACTER
There were 30 records. An individual was caught at Cristin on 9 July. Eight were recorded during
August in traps located at Cristin and Nant with the peak of five caught at Traeth Ffynnon on 31st.
The monthly peak of five was also recorded at Cristin on 15 September. The last was recorded on 13
October at Cristin.
2127 Xestia ditrapezium ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) TRIPLE-SPOTTED CLAY
A total of 82 was recorded this year. Three were trapped at Cristin on 24, 29 and 30 June. Two were
also caught at Tŷ Capel Withy on 29 June. 74 were recorded over 20 dates in July with the peak count
of eight from traps at Cristin (two) and Nant (six) on 2nd. Three individuals were recorded at Cristin
on 1, 2 and 12 August.
2130 Xestia baja ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) DOTTED CLAY
A single trapped on 17 July at Cristin was the first to be recorded since 2015.
2133 Xestia sexstrigata (Haworth, 1809) SIX-STRIPED RUSTIC
It was a good year for this species with a total of 16 recorded. Seven were caught during August, the
first at Cristin Withy on 26th, two at Cristin on 27th, a single at Cristin on 29th and three at Traeth
Ffynnon on 31st. The peak count of nine were attracted to the trap at Cristin on 1 September.
2134 Xestia xanthographa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) SQUARE-SPOT RUSTIC
In total 967 were recorded this year. Two individuals were trapped at the Plantation on 28 and 30
June. Eight were recorded between 1 and 8 July. A total of 27 was recorded over 12 dates in August
with the peak of 106 caught on 31st from traps located at Plas (65) and Traeth Ffynnon (41). There were
622 trapped during September, the peak count of 125 was at Nant on 5th. There were eight records
in October, all at Cristin, the last being two trapped on 13th.
2135 Xestia agathina (Duponchel, 1827) HEATH RUSTIC
There were four records this year at Cristin: a single on 1 September and three on 15th. This species
may be under-recorded due to traps not being located in more attractive habitat.
2139 Cerastis rubricosa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) RED CHESTNUT
Six were recorded this year: one on 31 March, one on 2 April and the peak count of four on 5 April at
Nant.
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2145 Discestra trifolii (Hufnagel, 1766) NUTMEG
Only one was recorded this year, on 21 June at Cristin.
2147 Hada plebeja (Hufnagel, 1766) SHEARS
A total of 37 was recorded; 30 were trapped at Cristin from 1 June, with the peak count of six on 2nd.
Two were recorded at Cristin Withy on 6th, singles were caught on 3, 8, 17 and 21 July. The last was
trapped on 14 August at Cristin.
2155 Melanchra persicariae (Linnaeus, 1758) DOT MOTH
This year only two were recorded, with singles on 21 July and 12 August, both at Cristin.
2160 Lacanobia oleracea (Linnaeus, 1758) BRIGHT-LINE BROWN-EYE
In total 69 were trapped this year. Singles were caught on 8 and 30 May. There were 22 recorded in
June with the monthly peak of four on 2nd. July saw 39 trapped, with the peak of six on 11th. There
were five recorded during August, and the last single caught at Cristin on 4 September.
2163 Melanchra pisi (Linnaeus, 1758) BROOM MOTH
Five singles were recorded: on 25 June at Cristin, on 29th at Tŷ Capel Withy and on 3, 15 and 19 July at
Cristin.
2171 Hadena confusa (Hufnagel, 1766) MARBLED CORONET
Singles were trapped at Cristin on 31 May and 2 June.
2173 Hadena bicruris (Hufnagel, 1766) LYCHNIS
Five were recorded this year. Two were caught on 1 August followed by two individuals on the 29th
and on 4 September at Cristin. The last was trapped on 5 September at Nant.
2176 Cerapteryx graminis (Linnaeus, 1758) ANTLER MOTH
This year saw high numbers of this distinctively-patterned moth, with a total of 51 recorded over 24
dates between 15 July and 10 September. The year’s peak count of seven was at Carreg Withy on 24
July. August was a more productive month, with 29 trapped at multiple site locations including
Cristin Withy, Cristin, the Schoolhouse, Tŷ Bach, Plas and Traeth Ffynnon. The last was recorded on
10 September at Cristin.
2178 Tholera decimalis (Poda, 1761) FEATHERED GOTHIC
A single recorded on 9 September at Nant was the first to be trapped this century, the last being in
1996.
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2187 Orthosia cerasi (Fabricius, 1775) COMMON QUAKER
A total of 31 was caught this year. The peak count of seven trapped at Cristin was the first record on
31 March. April saw a further 23 captures, with the peak of six trapped at Nant and a single at Cristin
on 5th. The last was at Cristin on 1 May.
2190 Orthosia gothica (Linnaeus, 1758) HEBREW CHARACTER
Eight were recorded at Cristin over four nights between 3 April and 1 May.
2193 Mythimna ferrago (Fabricius, 1787) CLAY
A total of 52 was trapped between 21 June and 12 August, 49 of which were attracted to the trap at
Cristin. July saw a monthly total of 45 with the peak of seven at Cristin on 18th and three trapped in
Carreg Withy on 24th.
2195 Mythimna vitellina (Hübner, [1808]) DELICATE
Two were trapped on 12 October at Cristin, the first record since 2018.
2198 Mythimna impura (Hübner, 1808) SMOKY WAINSCOT
There were 164 trapped this year. The first record was on 17 July at Cristin, with the peak count of four
at Carreg Withy on 24th. August’s peak of 31 were caught in Cristin Withy on 1st, the final record was
a single at Cristin on 27th.
2199 Mythimna pallens (Linnaeus, 1758) COMMON WAINSCOT
Singles from each generation were recorded at Cristin on 17 July and 14 October.
2205 Mythimna comma (Linnaeus, 1758) SHOULDER-STRIPED WAINSCOT
There were 18 records. Singles were trapped at Cristin on 7 and 29 June. In July, 16 were caught over
nine dates, with a peak of four at Cristin on 17th; the last was a single on 20th.
2232 Aporophyla nigra (Haworth, 1809) BLACK RUSTIC
A total of 78 was recorded at Cristin between 6 and 16 October, with the peak count of 24 on 11th.
2241 Xylena vetusta (Hübner, [1813]) RED SWORD-GRASS
A single was recorded on 14 October at Cristin.
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2243 Xylocampa areola (Esper, 1789) EARLY GREY
Ten were trapped at Nant Withy on 5 April.
2245 Allophyes oxyacanthae (Linnaeus, 1758) GREEN-BRINDLED CRESCENT
A total of seven was recorded at Cristin between 11 and 14 October with a peak count of three on 12th.
2252 Polymixis flavicincta ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) * LARGE RANUNCULUS
Singles were trapped on 10 and 12 October at Cristin, these were the first and second records for
Bardsey. This species has been recorded on the nearby mainland, most recently in Bwlchtocyn near
Abersoch in 2016.
2255 Polymixis lichenea (Hübner, 1813) FEATHERED RANUNCULUS
It was a good year for this coastal species with a total of 131 caught between 3 September and 16
October. In September 33 were trapped, with peak counts of seven on 15th and 17th at Cristin. There
were 98 were captured during October, reaching the peak of 24 attracted to the trap at Cristin on
12th.
2256 Eupsilia transversa (Hufnagel, 1766) SATELLITE
One was recorded on 13 October at Cristin.
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2259 Conistra ligula (Esper, 1791)
Singles were recorded on 12 and 14 October.
2263 Agrochola lota (Clerck, 1759) RED-LINE QUAKER
A total of six was recorded at Cristin, with four on 12 October and singles on 13th and 16th.
2264 Agrochola macilenta (Hübner, [1809]) YELLOW-LINE QUAKER
Two were recorded at Cristin on 13 October.
2270 Omphaloscelis lunosa (Haworth, 1809) LUNAR UNDERWING
There were 317 records this year; 26 were recorded in September, the first being on 9th at Nant. A
total of 291 was attracted to the trap at Cristin during October with a peak of 103 on 11th. The final
record was 15 on 16th.
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2273 Xanthia togata (Esper, 1788) MOTHS
Three were trapped at Cristin on 15 September. PINK-BARRED SALLOW
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2284 Acronicta psi (Linnaeus, 1758)
One was recorded at Nant on 2 July.
2289 Acronicta rumicus (Linnaeus, 1758) KNOT GRASS.
Two were recorded on 2 June.
2293 Cryphia domestica (Hufnagel, 1766) MARBLED BEAUTY
Eight were recorded over five nights between 18 July and 4 August. Three trapped at Tŷ Bach on 3
August was the peak.
2295 Bryopsis muralis (Forster, 1771) MARBLED GREEN
Between 18 July and 12 August 28 were recorded at Cristin, with a peak of 15 on 22 July.
2298 Amphipyra berbera Fletcher, 1968 SVENSSON’S COPPER
UNDERWING
A single recorded on 5 September at Nant was the second record for the island, the first being in
2007.
2302 Rusina ferruginea (Esper, 1785) BROWN RUSTIC
A total of 87 was recorded this year. There were 66 trapped throughout June, the first being six caught
at Cristin on 2nd; the peak count of ten was on 7th. A further 21 were caught during July, the last a
single at Cristin on 20th.
2305 Euplexia lucipara (Linnaeus, 1758) SMALL ANGLE SHADES
In total 14 were recorded. The first, a single at Hendy on 27 June, was followed by another at the
Plantation on 30th. Ten were trapped during July. Two further individuals were recorded on 1
September at Cristin and 21st at Cristin Withy.
2306 Phlogophora meticulosa (Linnaeus, 1758) ANGLE SHADES
In total 83 were recorded this year between 2 April and 16 October. Singles were trapped on 2 April, 2
and 5 June and 7 and 21 July. A total of five was recorded in August, 21 in September, and 52 in
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October, with the peak of 15 on 11th at Cristin. These higher numbers in early autumn could be
attributed to coastal migration.
2318 Cosmia trapezina (Linnaeus, 1758) DUN-BAR
Two trapped at Cristin on 18 August, were the first records since 2015.
2321 Apamea monoglypha (Hufnagel, 1766) DARK ARCHES
A single trapped at Cristin on 13 June was the first record of the year. During July, 313 were recorded,
with the peak of 61 caught on 21st at Cristin. Subsequently, 59 were trapped during August, falling to
13 caught over five nights in September, the last being trapped on 8th at Cristin.
2322 Apamea lithoxylaea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) LIGHT ARCHES
Only one was recorded this year, on 1 July at Tŷ Bach.
2321 Apamea crenata (Hufnagel, 1766) CLOUDED-BORDERED BRINDLE
Three singles were trapped on 7 and 29 June at Cristin and on 27th at Hendy.
2329 Apamea furva ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) CONFUSED
There was a single record on 1 July at Tŷ Bach.
2330 Apamea remissa (Hübner [1809]) DUSKY BROCADE
Two were recorded: one at Tŷ Bach on 1 July and another at Cristin on 14th.
2331 Apamea unanimis (Hübner, [1813]) SMALL CLOUDED BRINDLE
One at Cristin on 7 June was the sixth record for the island.
2337 Oligia agg. (Linnaeus, 1758) MARBLED MINOR AGG.
There were 20 recorded this year over 11 dates between 19 May and 3 July, with a peak of five at Cristin
on 2 June.
2340 Oligia fasciuncula (Haworth, 1809) MIDDLE-BARRED MINOR
There were 48 records this year: 34 were in June, with the first trapped at Cristin on 2nd. The peak
was nine from two traps, located at Tŷ Capel Withy (seven) and Cristin (two). A further 14 were trapped
over four nights at the beginning of July, with six at Cristin on 3rd and the last there on 8th.
2341 Mesoligia furuncula ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) CLOAKED MINOR
Between 21 July and 3 August, 14 were caught over seven dates with a peak of four at Cristin on 22
July.
2342 Mesoligia literosa (Haworth, 1809) ROSY MINOR
There was a total of 26 recorded this year with 19 trapped from mid- to late July, the first were two
were at Cristin on 21st with a peak of six on 27th. A further seven were trapped in August, the last
being caught at Cristin on 14th.
2343 Mesapamea agg. (Linnaeus, 1758) COMMON RUSTIC AGG.
There were 212 records of this common species. The first was caught at Cristin on 20 June. There were
86 records in July, and 102 caught in August when steady numbers were attracted to traps sited
across the island reaching the peak of 21 on 3rd when 20 were caught at Tŷ Bach and an individual
at Cristin. Seven were recorded in August, all at Cristin, with the last individual on 14th.
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2350 Chortodes pygmina (Haworth, 1809) SMALL WAINSCOT
Nine were recorded this year over eight dates between 21 July and 29 August. Two were caught at Tŷ
Bach on 3 August.
2353 Luperina testacea ([Denis and Schiffermüller], 1775) FLOUNCED RUSTIC
A total of 714 was recorded between 3 August and 21 September in traps placed in multiple locations
across the island. The peak of 145 was caught on 31 August from traps at Plas (62) and Traeth Ffynnon
(83).
2358 Amphipoea fucosa (Freyer, 1830) SALTERN EAR
A single considered to be of this species was recorded at Tŷ Bach on 3 August; however identification
was not confirmed by dissection.
2360 Amphipoea oculea (Linnaeus, 1761) EAR MOTH
Two individuals were caught this year in August, although dissection was not carried out to confirm
identification. The first record was on 1st at Cristin Withy, the second on 3rd at Tŷ Bach.
2361 Hydraecia micacea (Esper, 1789) ROSY RUSTIC
A total of 13 was recorded with the first caught at Cristin on 31 July. Singles were trapped at Cristin on
19, 23 and 24 August with another caught at Plas on 31st. Eight were trapped over four nights in
September, with four at Nant on 6th and the last at Cristin on 19th.
2364 Gortyna flavago ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) FROSTED ORANGE
One caught at Cristin on 15 September was the third record for Bardsey.
2375 Rhizedra lutosa (Hübner, [1803]) LARGE WAINSCOT
Two individuals were recorded at Cristin on 12 and 13 October. Numbers were much lower this year
than when traps were positioned in the withies in previous years.
Large Wainscot © Steven Stansfield
2381/2382 Hoplodrina alsines/blanda UNCERTAIN/RUSTIC
This year 52 individuals were caught that could not be identified to species, with the first record at
Cristin on 3 July and the last on 16 August. It is commonly recognised that it is difficult to distinguish
with confidence between these two species; however, 282 were considered to be Uncertains this year
and a total of 111 were considered to be Rustics.
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The first record of the Uncertain was on 27 June at Hendy. In July, 183 were recorded, with the peak
count of 29 on 23rd. The year’s peak count of 34 was recorded on 4 August, with a single on 28th.
Four Rustics on 14 July were the first of 86 to be trapped this month with the peak of 14 on 27th. The
last of the year was recorded on 24 August at Cristin.
2394 Stilbia anomala (Haworth, 1812) THE ANOMALOUS
Seven were recorded this year: four were trapped at Plas on 31 August, one was caught at Nant on 6
September and singles were recorded at Cristin on 8 and 24 September.
2400 Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner, [1808]) * SCARCE BORDERED STRAW
One was recorded at Cristin on 13 October, the first island record of this late-season migrant species.
Scarce Bordered Straw © Steven Stansfield
2441 Autographa gamma (Linnaeus, 1758) SILVER Y
There were 132 individuals of this migrant species recorded this year. The first of 86 attracted to light
being at Cristin on 26 May. There were 46 noted during daylight from June to September, with the
peak count of 16 at Tŷ Pellaf and eight on the Narrows on 15 September. The last to be trapped were
two at Cristin on 20 September.
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2450 Abrostola tripartita (Hufnagel, 1766) SPECTACLE
There were 17 recorded this year. Seven were trapped at Cristin in June, the first on 7th. Nine were
recorded during July, eight at Cristin and a single at Tŷ Bach on 1st. The final record was a singleton
at Cristin on 3 August.
2469 Scoliopteryx libatrix (Linnaeus, 1758) HERALD
One was caught in the trap at Cristin on 21 July.
2474 Rivula sericealis (Scopoli, 1763) STRAW DOT
In total five individuals were recorded. The first was on 13 June, with a second trapped on 21 July, both
at Cristin. One was caught at Traeth Fynnon on 31 August and singles were trapped on 1 and 15
September at Cristin.
2477 Hypena proboscidalis (Linnaeus, 1758) SNOUT
There were five recorded this year. Three individuals were trapped at Cristin on 14, 19 and 21 July. Two
were caught at Tŷ Bach on 3 August.
4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thanks are due to Ben Porter for records from Carreg Reedbed. Also, we would like to thank
participants on the ‘Moth Mornings’ as well as volunteers and staff who helped identify moths for this
year’s records.
5 REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY
Bonner, I.R. & Hope Jones, P. 2002. Contribution to the Flora of Bardsey: flowering plants and ferns
1956-2000. Countryside Council for Wales, Bangor.
Bradley, J. 2000. Checklist of Lepidoptera recorded from the British Isles. (2nd ed.) D Bradley,
Fordingbridge.
Else, R.J. & Porter, B.J. 2014. Annotated list of the Lepidoptera of Bardsey, 1953-2013 (unpublished).
Kimber, I. 2010.UKmoths, your online guide to the moths of Great Britain and Ireland. Available at:
http:/ / www.ukmoths.org.uk/
Manley, C. 2021. British and Irish Moths. (3rd ed). Bloomsbury.
Sterling, P. & Parsons, M. 2012. Field Guide to the Micro-Moths of Great Britain and Ireland. British
Wildlife Publishing.
Unger, M. 2010. Lepidoptera.se, Swedish moths and Butterflies. Available at: http://
www.lepidoptera.se/
Wall, M. 2010. Hants Moths. Available at: http:/ / www.hantsmoths.org.uk/ (accessed: 2014).
Waring, P., Townsend M. & Lewington I. 2003. Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland.
British Wildlife Publishing.
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Appendices
Cristin and Lloft Plas
© Martha Street
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Name Initials Name Initials
Fiona Bithell FB Geoff Gibbs RGG
Rob Bithell RB David Hawkins DH
Trixie Colin TC John Hickerton JHi
Mark Crane MC Alison Hill AH
Ross Johns RJ
Dianne Charles DCC
Kevin Clements KC Mervyn Wynn-Jones MWJ
Stuart Cossey SDC Bruce Kendrick BK
Patrick Davies PD Steve Hughes RSH
William Earp WE Andrew Lawrence JAL
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Contributors
Sanderling © Steven Stansfield
Name Initials Name ACCOUNTS
Richard Layton
Colin Evans CSE Mick Shillum Initials
Robert Normand RMN Connor Stansfield RL
Emma Stansfield MS
Paul Massey PRM Steven Stansfield CJS
Ben Porter BJP Richard Thompson EJS
Joanna Porter JP John Watson SDS
Sam Prettyman SMP Jeff Wragg RT
JWa
Andy Purcell AP Apologies for any omissions JWr
Gareth Roberts GR
John Sadler JS
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Appendix 2
ACCOUNTS
of Bardsey Bird & Field Observatory
Dianne Charles
BARDSEY BIRD AND FIELD OBSERVATORY 2020 2020
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021 £ £
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
4,733.00 4,988.00
Note 27,402.41 35,539.73
INCOME 842.11 1,938.17
17,841.00 15,729.00
Subscriptions 7,000.00 16,800.00
Donations and Miscellaneous Receipts 4,864.53
Income Tax Recoverable (Gift Aid) 38,775.00 1,100.00
Contractual Contribution from NRW (S16 Agreement) 4,520.00
Grant Income 7.18
Sales 0.42 32.27
Visitors Fees 101,465.65 29.86
Bank Interest 80,677.03
National Savings Investment Account Interest 1,497.50
11,433.44 836.00
EXPENDITURE 9,571.16
0.00
Cristin - Rent Expenses 744.76 0.00
Running Expenses 0.00
Improvements 30.39 49.25
Equipment 3,450.00 3,178.50
Bank Charges 2,490.82 146.99
Report 32,568.71 31,795.92
Sales Expenses 1,144.40 1,436.84
Salaries and National Insurance 5,000.00 5,000.00
Petty Cash and Sundries including Postage and Telephone 0.00
Professional Services 729.24 156.00
Projects 0.00 810.64
Publicity 52,981.30
Insurance 901.80
59,991.06 27,695.73
EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR
41,474.59
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BARDSEY BIRD AND FIELD OBSERVATORY Note 2020
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2021
18,563.11
CURRENT ASSETS 1,045.82
4,178.05
Debtors 1 28,403.50 45,561.56
1,070.00 10,729.61
Stock 2 4,178.47 2,719.10
45,538.20
National Savings Investment Account 85,568.74 128,335.45
10,730.69
Bank Balance High Interest Business Account 13,332.15
1,505.38 115,003.30
Bardsey Flora Account 41,719.68
173,176.46
PayPal Account
16,697.49
Current Account 156,478.97
LESS : CURRENT LIABILITIES 3
Creditors
NET CURRENT ASSETS
NET ASSETS 156,478.97 115,003.30
REPRESENTED BY:
ACCUMULATED FUND 27,521.10 31,642.57
980.00
Balance at 31st December 2020 - 837.20
Less Transfer to AW Fund -
Less Transfer to Solar Fund 30,000.00
Less Transfer to Reserve Fund 41,474.59
68,995.69 27,695.73
Excess of Income over Expenditure for the Year 27,521.10
Balance at 31st December 2021 60,000.00
10,500.00 60,000.00
RESERVE ACCOUNT 10,730.69 10,500.00
AW ACCOUNT 10,729.61
BARDSEY FLORA FUND 1,421.67
HELIGOLAND FUND 830.92 1,421.67
TONY CHARLES MEMORIAL FUND 4,000.00 830.92
BIRDS OF BARDSEY FUND 4,000.00
156,478.97
115,003.30
CHARLES £
BARDSEY BIRD AND FIELD OBSERVATORY 2,762.50
NOTES TO THE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2021 25,641.00
1. DEBTORS AND PAYMENTS IN ADVANCE 28,403.50
Income Tax Recoverable (Gift Aid) 1,070.00
Contractual Contribution from NRW (S16 Agreement) 1,070.00
2. STOCK 2,500.00
7,219.20
Promotional Merchandise for Resale 2,528.29
4,450.00
Stock is stated at the lower of cost or estimated net realisable value 16,697.49
3. CREDITORS
Professional Services
Running Expenses
Salaries
Visitors' Fees and Deposits 2022
Examiner’s report on the accounts of
Bardsey Bird and Field Observatory
I have examined the Balance Sheet at 31st December 2019 and the Income and Expenditure Account for
the year ended on that date as shown on the attached pages 1 to 3 and certify that they are in
accordance with the books and records of Bardsey Bird and Field Observatory.
J.S. Craig 31st May 2022
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