Macros
Micros 		Area
West Midlands
VC36 Herefordshire only
VC37 Worcestershire only
VC39 Staffordshire only
VC40 Shropshire only
Date
All records
post 1980 records only
post 1990 records only
post 2000 records only
post 2010 records only
post 2020 records only
 GB Status
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Nationally Scarce
Nationally Rare
BAP Priority
Immigrants
Extinct 		JNCC Status
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Notable A
Notable B
Red Data Book
Grades
Adult Grade 3 (photo)
Adult Grade 4 (gen. det.)
  
Verification Grades Criteria
Species Status Information
Macro Species List - Adult Grade 3 (Photo required) - VC37 records only
  ABH BF Family Taxon Vernacular Red
List		 BAP  GB Status JNCC Status (deprecated) 37 Records Grade
  3.003 18 Hepialidae Korscheltellus fusconebulosa Map-winged Swift LC   Common  Local  66  3
  50.001 162 Cossidae Cossus cossus Goat Moth LC P  Common  Nationally Scarce B  7  3
  52.007 381 Sesiidae Synanthedon culiciformis Large Red-belted Clearwing LC   Nationally Scarce  Nationally Scarce B  18  3 ( i )
Ensure images show the diagnostic scatter of reddish scales at the base of the forewing.
  52.011 379 Sesiidae Synanthedon myopaeformis Red-belted Clearwing LC   Common  Nationally Scarce B  143  3
  54.010 170 Zygaenidae Zygaena trifolii Five-spot Burnet LC   Common  Local  3  3/4 ( i )
Difficult to identify as adults either in the field or under the microscope
  65.002 1646 Drepanidae Watsonalla binaria Oak Hook-tip VU R  Common  Common  789  3 ( i )
Dissection needed to separate from Spiny Hook-tip
  65.011 1655 Drepanidae Tethea or Poplar Lutestring LC   Common  Local  191  3
  65.012 1656 Drepanidae Tetheella fluctuosa Satin Lutestring LC   Common  Local  160  3
  65.014 1658 Drepanidae Cymatophorina diluta Oak Lutestring EN R  Common  Local  94  3
  69.008 1982 Sphingidae Hemaris tityus Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-moth LC P  Common  Nationally Scarce B  17  3
  69.009 1983 Sphingidae Hemaris fuciformis Broad-bordered Bee Hawk-moth LC   Common  Nationally Scarce B  3  3
  69.015 1990 Sphingidae Hyles livornica Striped Hawk-moth    Immigrant  Immigrant  7  3
  70.021 1687 Geometridae Scopula ornata Lace Border LC   Nationally Scarce  Nationally Scarce A  4  3
  70.023 1689 Geometridae Scopula marginepunctata Mullein Wave LC R  Common  Local  6  3
  70.031 1676 Geometridae Cyclophora annularia Mocha LC   Common  Nationally Scarce B  130  3
  70.035 1679 Geometridae Cyclophora porata False Mocha LC P  Nationally Scarce  Nationally Scarce B  5  3/4 ( i )
Dissection of males is considered the only reliable distiguishing feature.
  70.036 1680 Geometridae Cyclophora punctaria Maiden's Blush LC   Common  Local  1094  2/3
  70.037 1681 Geometridae Cyclophora linearia Clay Triple-lines LC   Common  Local  215  3/4
  70.040 1733 Geometridae Scotopteryx mucronata Lead Belle VU   Common  Local  17  3/4 ( i )
Genitalia determination preferred
  70.047 1720 Geometridae Nycterosea obstipata Gem  P  Immigrant  Immigrant  29  3
  70.051 1724 Geometridae Xanthorhoe spadicearia Red Twin-spot Carpet LC   Common  Common  2488  3 ( i )
Hindwing underside check essential. Grade 4 if any doubt.
  70.052 1725 Geometridae Xanthorhoe ferrugata Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet NT R  Common  Common  249  3 ( i )
Hindwing underside check essential. Grade 4 if any doubt.
  70.057 1735 Geometridae Catarhoe rubidata Ruddy Carpet LC   Common  Nationally Scarce B  44  3
  70.062 1739 Geometridae Epirrhoe rivata Wood Carpet LC   Common  Local  9  3 ( i )
Photo of the hindwing features required.
  70.063 1740 Geometridae Epirrhoe galiata Galium Carpet LC R  Common  Local  3  3
  70.064 1793 Geometridae Euphyia biangulata Cloaked Carpet LC   Common  Nationally Scarce B  35  3
  70.065 1794 Geometridae Euphyia unangulata Sharp-angled Carpet LC   Common  Local  40  3
  70.096 1761 Geometridae Chloroclysta miata Autumn Green Carpet LC R  Common  Local  26  3
  70.098 1762 Geometridae Dysstroma citrata Dark Marbled Carpet LC   Common  Common  94  3 ( i )
Images of forewing upperside and hindwing underside is essential. An image of the forewing underside is desirable. In some cases, dissection may be necessary.
  70.104 1751 Geometridae Lampropteryx otregiata Devon Carpet LC   Common  Local  86  3
  70.105 1800 Geometridae Operophtera fagata Northern Winter Moth LC   Common  Common  143  3
  70.117 1878 Geometridae Minoa murinata Drab Looper LC   Nationally Scarce  Nationally Scarce B  197  3
  70.120 1787 Geometridae Rheumaptera hastata Argent & Sable LC P  Common  Nationally Scarce B  29  3
  70.122 1788 Geometridae Rheumaptera cervinalis Scarce Tissue LC   Common  Local  58  3
  70.123 1790 Geometridae Triphosa dubitata Tissue LC   Common  Local  90  3
  70.149 1815 Geometridae Eupithecia abietaria Cloaked Pug LC   Nationally Rare / Immigrant  (Immigrant) Uncommon  3  3
  70.158 1854 Geometridae Eupithecia pusillata Juniper Pug VU   Grade 3 for worn or melanics  Common  48  2/3
  70.159 1855 Geometridae Eupithecia phoeniceata Cypress Pug LC   Common  Local (alien-foodplant)  198  3
  70.165 1845 Geometridae Eupithecia pimpinellata Pimpinel Pug LC   Nationally Scarce  Local  14  3
  70.169 1848 Geometridae Eupithecia innotata Angle-barred Pug LC   Common  Common  6  3
  70.174 1820 Geometridae Eupithecia insigniata Pinion-spotted Pug LC   Nationally Scarce  Nationally Scarce B  18  3
  70.177 1828 Geometridae Eupithecia satyrata Satyr Pug VU   Common  Local  27  3
  70.179 1830 Geometridae Eupithecia absinthiata Wormwood Pug LC   Common  Common  363  3 ( i )
Forewing measurement essential.
  70.180 1833 Geometridae Eupithecia expallidata Bleached Pug LC   Common  Nationally Scarce B  2  3
  70.189 1840 Geometridae Eupithecia subumbrata Shaded Pug LC   Common  Local  10  3
  70.192 1867 Geometridae Aplocera plagiata Treble-bar LC   Common  Common  333  3 ( i )
An image of the tip of the abdomen is essential.
  70.193 1868 Geometridae Aplocera efformata Lesser Treble-bar LC   Common  Common  82  3 ( i )
An image of the tip of the abdomen is essential.
  70.201 1880 Geometridae Trichopteryx polycommata Barred Tooth-striped LC P  Nationally Scarce  Nationally Scarce A  13  3
  70.204 1662 Geometridae Archiearis notha Light Orange Underwing LC   Nationally Scarce  Nationally Scarce B  57  3
  70.221 1901 Geometridae Cepphis advenaria Little Thorn LC   Nationally Scarce  Nationally Scarce B  31  3
  70.238 1918 Geometridae Selenia lunularia Lunar Thorn LC   Common / Immigrant  Local (Immigrant)  21  3
  70.267 1943 Geometridae Hypomecis roboraria Great Oak Beauty LC   Common  Nationally Scarce B  160  3
  70.268 1944 Geometridae Hypomecis punctinalis Pale Oak Beauty LC   Common  Common  9  3
  70.287 1964 Geometridae Charissa obscurata Annulet LC   Common  Local  42  3
  70.288 1945 Geometridae Cleorodes lichenaria Brussels Lace LC   Common  Local  2  3
  70.295 1970 Geometridae Perconia strigillaria Grass Wave LC   Common  Local  29  3
  70.306 1670 Geometridae Chlorissa viridata Small Grass Emerald LC   Nationally Scarce  Nationally Scarce A  2  3
  72.011 2034 Erebidae Lymantria dispar Gypsy Moth    Naturalised    4  3
  72.012 2029 Erebidae Euproctis chrysorrhoea Brown-tail LC   Common  Local  7  3
  72.018 2025 Erebidae Orgyia recens Scarce Vapourer EN   Nationally Rare  Red Data Book  10  3
  72.027 2058 Erebidae Arctia villica Cream-spot Tiger LC   Common  Local  2  3
  72.030 2067 Erebidae Euplagia quadripunctaria Jersey Tiger LC   Common  Nationally Scarce B  10  3
  72.036 2038 Erebidae Nudaria mundana Muslin Footman LC   Common  Local  193  3
  72.062 2482 Erebidae Schrankia taenialis White-line Snout LC   Common  Nationally Scarce B  2  3
  72.066 2475 Erebidae Parascotia fuliginaria Waved Black LC   Common  Nationally Scarce B  348  3
  72.067 2470 Erebidae Phytometra viridaria Small Purple-barred LC   Common  Local  45  3
  72.072 2407 Erebidae Eublemma ostrina Purple Marbled    Immigrant  Migrant  2  3
  72.073 2408 Erebidae Eublemma parva Small Marbled    Immigrant  Immigrant  7  3
  72.076 2451 Erebidae Catocala fraxini Clifden Nonpareil LC   Not Assessed / Immigrant  Immigrant/Resident  95  3
  72.081 2455 Erebidae Catocala sponsa Dark Crimson Underwing NT   Nationally Rare  Red Data Book  8  3
  73.003 2432 Noctuidae Trichoplusia ni Ni Moth  P  Immigrant  Immigrant  6  3
  73.010 2436 Noctuidae Macdunnoughia confusa Dewick's Plusia LC   Not Assessed / Immigrant  Immigrant  40  3
  73.0104 2392a Noctuidae Athetis hospes Porter's Rustic    Immigrant    2  3
  73.014 2437 Noctuidae Polychrysia moneta Golden Plusia EN   Common  Common  88  3
  73.031 2465 Noctuidae Tyta luctuosa Four-spotted NT P  Nationally Rare  Nationally Scarce A  4  3
  73.042 2286 Noctuidae Acronicta menyanthidis Light Knot Grass LC   Common  Local  2  3
  73.059 2223 Noctuidae Calophasia lunula Toadflax Brocade LC   Common  Red Data Book  8  3
  73.062 2297 Noctuidae Amphipyra pyramidea Copper Underwing LC R  Common  Common  1437  2/3 ( i )
Hindwing must be checked or Gen. Det. Larva: 1
  73.063 2298 Noctuidae Amphipyra berbera Svensson's Copper Underwing LC   Common  Common  436  2/3 ( i )
Hindwing must be checked or Gen. Det. Larva: 1
  73.082 2292 Noctuidae Cryphia algae Tree-lichen Beauty LC   Not Assessed    33  3
  73.096 2381 Noctuidae Hoplodrina octogenaria Uncertain LC   Common  Common  4711  2/3
  73.097 2382 Noctuidae Hoplodrina blanda Rustic LC   Common  Common  2715  2/3
  73.145 2349 Noctuidae Photedes fluxa Mere Wainscot LC R  Common  Nationally Scarce B  25  3
  73.160 2335 Noctuidae Apamea scolopacina Slender Brindle LC   Common  Common  553  2/3 ( i )
Ideally a photograph is required.
  73.164 2323 Noctuidae Apamea sublustris Reddish Light Arches LC   Common  Local  12  3
  73.165 2329 Noctuidae Apamea furva The Confused LC   Common  Local  21  3
  73.208 2242 Noctuidae Xylena exsoleta Sword-grass LC P  Nationally Scarce  Nationally Scarce B  2  3
  73.209 2241 Noctuidae Xylena vetusta Red Sword-grass LC   Common / Immigrant  Local and suspected immigrant  23  3
  73.212 2311 Noctuidae Ipimorpha retusa Double Kidney LC   Common  Local  4  3
  73.214 2317 Noctuidae Cosmia diffinis White-spotted Pinion LC   Nationally Scarce  Red Data Book (proposed)  28  3
  73.237 2252 Noctuidae Polymixis flavicincta Large Ranunculus LC   Common  Local  4  3
  73.248 2184 Noctuidae Orthosia opima Northern Drab LC   Common  Local  12  3
  73.259 2148 Noctuidae Polia bombycina Pale Shining Brown EN P  Nationally Rare  Red Data Book (proposed)  7  3
  73.260 2149 Noctuidae Polia hepatica Silvery Arches LC   Nationally Scarce  Nationally Scarce B  11  3
  73.265 2156 Noctuidae Lacanobia contigua Beautiful Brocade LC   Common  Local  66  3
  73.277 2153 Noctuidae Sideridis reticulata Bordered Gothic CR (PE) P  Nationally Rare  Red Data Book (proposed)  9  3 ( i )
Very rare
  73.293 2198 Noctuidae Mythimna impura Smoky Wainscot LC   Common  Common  2783  2/3 ( i )
Grade 3 from September onwards.
  73.295 2195 Noctuidae Mythimna vitellina Delicate    Immigrant  Immigrant  46  3
  73.297 2194 Noctuidae Mythimna albipuncta White-point LC   Common  Common  55  3
  73.300 2202 Noctuidae Mythimna l-album L-album Wainscot LC   Common  Nationally Scarce B  11  3
  73.302 2204 Noctuidae Leucania obsoleta Obscure Wainscot LC   Common  Local  113  3
  73.312 2080 Noctuidae Euxoa obelisca Square-spot Dart LC   Nationally Scarce  Nationally Scarce B  78  3
  73.322 2085 Noctuidae Agrotis vestigialis Archer's Dart LC   Common  Local  34  3
  73.330 2102a Noctuidae Ochropleura leucogaster Radford's Flame Shoulder    Immigrant  Immigrant  9  3
  73.331 2121 Noctuidae Diarsia dahlii Barred Chestnut LC   Common  Local  48  3
  73.337 2140 Noctuidae Cerastis leucographa White-marked LC   Common  Local  368  3
  73.339 2105 Noctuidae Rhyacia simulans Dotted Rustic LC   Common  Local  28  3
  73.350 2137 Noctuidae Eurois occulta Great Brocade LC P  Common  Nationally Scarce B  10  3
  74.002 2076 Nolidae Meganola albula Kent Black Arches LC   Common  Nationally Scarce B  17  3
Total Species: 109
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