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Lesser Swallow Prominent
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White ermine moth
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Swallowtail moth
Do you think that moths are boring-looking? Join us on our next moth survey on Wednesday 8th July at 9am, and you'll be amazed by the wonderful variety of shapes, sizes and colours!
Unfortunately, many moth species are in decline in the UK. This trend is significant because moths are not only excellent indicator species of environmental health but they are also a vital part of the food chain and many species, including birds and bats, rely on themLink opens in a new window.
We have been doing moth surveys on campus since 2023 and to date we have found over 160 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 we can add to our listLink opens in a new window.
As usual, our resident moth enthusiast Dan Hall will lead the activity.
How we survey for moths
We use humane live trapping of moths on campus. The light source of our traps attract moths at night. They are led into the main holding chamber through a funnel-type design, where they can take shelter and keep warm in between the paper egg boxes provided.
We start the ID part of the survey at 9 a.m. the following morning, when we record the species and numbers. We share this information with the county moth recorder of Butterfly Conservation, so that the data are available to the wider conservation and scientific communities.
We open the traps in the same location and release the individuals as soon as they are identified, enabling them to return to their preferred habitat.
Meeting place will be emailed to all registered participants.
This event is open to students and staff. Places are limited so sign-up is essential.
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.
Please note: If the event needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather, we will notify all registered participants by email.
Please wear suitable clothing for being outdoors.
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