Crambus silvella - A new moth for Devon

Offwell Woodland & Wildlife Trust					Promoting the British Countryside
Home	About us	Conservation	Education	Wildlife	Habitats	Maps	Search	Resources	Sponsors

Crambus silvella - A New Moth for Devon!

crambus_silvella.JPG (77263 bytes)

A species of moth not previously recorded in the county of Devon, has been found at the Woodland Education Centre.

The moth was trapped by Brian Bewsher on the evening of Tuesday 5th August 2003. The species was identified by the Devon Moth Recorder, Roy M^c Cormick and confirmed by Bernard Skinner, who is the author of 'Moths of the British Isles'.

Crambus silvella is associated with open rough areas where there are sedges.

More info on this species here

Picture here

Mothathon 2003 Results

All the information including images, charts, movies and sounds is provided copyright free, only for educational use by: schools, colleges and universities unless you are making a charge. If you wish to use information or any part of this site for commercial purposes or for any purpose where a charge is made then you must get permission, so make sure you contact us first. Remember, if you are not a school, college or university you must obtain permission to use any part of this website. Note that company logos are reproduced with permission and remain copyright of their respective owners.