Changes in macro-moth abundance on the Writtle College estate, 1968-1993
Table 1. Species with over 500 records for the monitoring period
Table 2. Priority species records
Species Numbers Year of last Probable residency
_________________________________________________recorded record________in Essex___________
Ennomos autumaria Large Thorn M 8 1991 Yes
Patascotia fuliginaria Waved Blade M 1 1991 Yes
Aleucis distinctata Sice Carpet M 9 1986 Yes
Eupithecia millefoliata Yarrow Pug M 1 1986 Yes
Hypena rostralis Buttoned Snout H 1 1984 Yes
Senta flammea Flame Wainscot M 1 1984 *
Polia bonifytim Pale Shining Brown H 5 1980 No
Eurois occulta Great Brocade M 1 1980 *
Elaphria venustula Rosy Marbled M 1 1975 Yes
M = Medium priority - Regional Action Plan
H = High priority - Regional Action Plan
* vagrant
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