Moths in the UK are in decline! Why is that important? Moths are not only excellent indicator species of the health of the environment but they are also a vital part of the food chain and many species, including birds and bats, rely on them.

We have been doing moth surveys for a year and to date we have found over 80 species! As part of our biodiversity work we want to learn about the wildlife we have on campus, and with every new survey we discover previously unrecorded species. Check out the pictures below to see some of the moths we have found in previous surveys, and come along to be part of the moment when we add a new species to our list!

As usual, our resident expert, Dan Hall, will lead the survey on 2nd October at 9 am, by Windmill Hill (What3Words location: payer.dock.owner).
Participants will learn about the survey methodology and equipment used, the importance of species surveys, how to ID moths and how to use citizen science to contribute to national species monitoring schemes.

Sign up below! Open to staff and students. Attending this survey also contributes to the Warwick Award.

Please ensure you read the relevant sections of the Risk AssessmentLink opens in a new window prior to attending the event.

Pictures by Heather Twomey.