2026-07-18 Moth survey

Moth survey

On the evening of 17 July, Fulham Cemetery Friends placed a moth trap in the northwest meadow. This uses an ultraviolet lamp to attract moths, where they shelter in the dark container on egg cartons. Leaflets were distributed to neighbouring houses to make them aware of a light in the cemetery overnight. Thanks very much to the H&F Council Climate team for the loan of the moth trap.

The moth trap was opened at 8am on Sunday morning. We counted a total of 40 moths, of approx. 13 species. Also 6 caddisflies, a knapweed plant bug, and harlequin ladybird.

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Species list (moths):

• Jersey Tiger Moth

• Large Yellow Underwing*

• Lesser Yellow Underwing*

• Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing*

• Shuttle-shaped Dart*

• Turnip Moth

• Beet Armyworm

• The Uncertain

• The Rustic

• Tree-lichen Beauty*

• Cloaked Minor

• Dun-bar

• Dotted Oak Knot-Horn

*Also observed in the 2025 survey.

Species list (other):

• Limnephilus flavicornis (Caddisfly)

• Harlequin ladybird

• Knapweed Plant Bug

Our previous moth survey was on 16 August 2025. That time we counted a total of 38 moths, of approx. 14 species. Also 3 caddisflies, a crane fly, and an orange ladybird.

Most numerous were Large Yellow Underwing (at least 7) and Jersey Tiger Moth (at least 5).