Moths from the Minet Recording Area

1634 Lackey Moth (caterpillars)

The Lackey Moth caterpillar has striped colours which resembled the livery lace then worn by servants or lackeys. 126  species of moths (attached list (application/pdf, 29.9 kB, info)) from the following families have been recorded, 18 of which are listed on the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP).  For details click here.

Hepialidae

• Zygaenidae
• Oceophridae
• Torticidae
• Crambidae
• Lasiocampidae
• Drepanidae
• Thyatiridae
• Geometridae
• Sphingidae
• Notodontidae
• Lymantriidae
• Arctiidae
• Nolidae
• Noctuidae
• Others

All names have been taken from ukmoths.

Amphibians and Reptiles

Aquatic Invertebrates

Birds

Butterflies

Dragonflies and Damselflies

Grasshopper and allies

Mammals

Plants

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