CUCULLIINAE

2211 The Wormwood Cucullia absinthii (Linnaeus, 1761)

One old record from Kebroyd in 1959.

2214 Chamomile Shark Cucullia chamomillae ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

One old record of two on pailings at Akroydon in July 1966.

2216 The Shark Cucullia umbratica (Linnaeus, 1758)

There are three old records from Elland 1927 Sowerby Bridge 1948 and 2 at light at Kebroyd in 1959.Three recent records from Park road Elland 1 on 25^th &28^th June 2000 and 1 on the 17^th July 2001.

2221 The Mullein Shargacucullia verbasci

1 old record of larvave found at Elland in 1927 by Spencer.

2225 Minor Shoulder- knot  Brachylomia viminalis

Two old records from Kebroyd in 1959 & 1960.

2229 Brindled Ochre Dasypolia templi (Thunberg, 1792)

This once common resident was found in 1883- 1907  around the new gas lamps and 100 + at gas lamps in Halifax in 1897 ( E. halliday).Was said to still occour up until the early 1960’s but no records since this date.Collinsonn wrote..-

The Yorkshire list states that nowadays this species is rarely recorded except on the East coast. Fortunately it does still occur in our Parish, though rarely. I have recorded three in recent years. It was once a feature of the Halifax Parish and collectors came from far afield to obtain it. There is a rather amusing story told in this respect. The Brindled Ochre emerges from the pupa in autumn. After some flight it seeks out a suitable place for hibernation until the Sallows are in bloom the following spring, at which time it reappears to carry on the species. A very suitable place for hibernation, and perhaps a reason why it so favoured our area, was between the stones of our drystone walls. A party of Lancastrian naturalists, apparently aware of this fact, crossed the border and were busily engaged taking down a wall in search of hibernating Brindled Ochres when the irate farmer appeared. He was unmoved by their pleas of scientific research and in due course they received fines from the local magistrate. The case caused quite a stir in more than naturalist circles and at least one national newspaper carried the headlines "The Case of the Butterfly Hunters." Unfortunately since those days the species has greatly declined. It is probable that this is one of the few species which we can definitely say has been reduced in numbers by the coming of modern street lighting.

Our old records read as follows:-

1883 Abundant round the new gas lamps. 1897 Over 100 at the gas lamps in Halifax.

These entries tell a sad story. It was interesting in 1946, whilst Sallowing (searching the flowering sallows for Spring specimens) with Stanley Sunderland, to have one of these moths actually settle on me. It proved to be a female and laid some eggs. The resulting larvae became the subject of one of a series of articles.

2232 Black Rustic Aporophyla nigra (Haworth, 1809)

Upto 1970 there was only a few srecord for Yorkshire since this date it has slowly spread northwards.The First Calderdale record was 1 at light  Hedge Top lane Northowram on the 2^nd October 2005.(AC) Recorded at Todmorden , Withens Clough and Midgley in 2009.

Black Rustic	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
Hedge top lane	0	3	13	34	15	60	61
Wyvern terrace	0	0	2	2	5	3	N/R

2233 Golden-rod Brindle Lithomoia solidaginis (Hübner, 1803)

Once called Billberry Brind   it  was classed as common at the turn of the last century but only 2  recorded at Pye nest in  1955 and larvae found at Ogden water on the 15^th June 2008(CSt)

2235 Tawny Pinion Lithophane semibrunnea (Haworth, 1809)

First recorded in Yorkshire at Spurn in 1984 and in VC63 in 1997 at Wintersett it has become more widespread each year since these records . The first Calderdale records at Hedge top lane 23^rd April 2008(AC) and  2 at sugar at Hall Wood  11^th October 2008(BL)

2236 Pale Pinion Lithophane hepatica (Clerck, 1759) *

1 on the 30^th  & 31^st  March 2004 at Park Road Elland (PT)constitutes a first record for Calderdale.

1 in North dean woods on 11^th September 2006 (CS)

1 at Salterhebble on 18^th October 2006 (CS)

1 at light Hedge Top Lane 28^th March 2007 and 18^th March & 1^st April 2009 (AC)

1at light in Hebden Bridge on 2^nd April & 2^nd May 2008 (WP)

2238 The Conformist (Lithophane lamda (Fabr)

There is one record of this very rare moth and these four references relate to this record : -

1. Entomologist monthly magazineVol.5 page 278.Mr T. H . Allis recorded the capture of a specimen at Halifax ‘many years ago’This apperaes to be the only Yorkshire record.(Collinson 1969)

2 .In 1907 in Porritts List .Porritt suggests that this specimen may have been casually introduced.?

3.This immigrant has only been recorded in Britain 11 times (Skinner 1984) the first from Halifax in  1870  .In Porritt’s day the specimen could be found in the collection of T.Wilkinson of Scarbrough.(Sutton and Beaumont 1989)

4 .Ssp.furcifera Immigrant about a dozen records in England between 1870 – 1946 the first was in Halifax. (Waring &Townsend 2003)

There are no other records for Yorkshire but in 2007 one was taken in Northumberland.

2240 Blair's Shoulder-knot Lithophane leautieri Boursin, 1957 *

Not recorded in Yorkshire till 1991 and now appears throughout Calderdale and recorded at light fairly frequently between  14^th  September  and 12^th   November.The first Calderdale records were 5 between the  10^th .and the 21^st October 1999 and 8 between the 30^th September  and 6^th November 2000(PT)

2241 Red Sword-grass Xylena vetusta (Hübner, 1813)

Sugaring in Oct/November is the best methord to find this species it is also attracted to light in smaller numbers.The first record in our area was 1 at Todmorden on 19^th October 2005 (BL)

1 at Skircot Green on 7^th  March 2006 was found during the day(CS)

1 at Wyvern terrace on 5^th  and  2 on 20th October ,with  1 on the 7^th November 2006 were attracted to actinic light.

1 out side Midgley Shop was said to be attracted to the outside shop light (Sandra C) must have been looking for a bargin.

2242 Sword-grass Xylena exsoleta (Linnaeus, 1758)

One old record from Elland in 1924.

2243 Early Grey Xylocampa areola (Esper, 1789)

A regular at light traps between the 20^th February and 26^th May.

Early Grey	Feb	Mar	April	May
	1	72	269	51

2245 Green-brindled Crescent Allophyes oxyacanthae (Linnaeus, 1758)

15 to light between 1999 and 2002 (flight times13^th September and 21^st October) at

Park road Elland(PT)

1 at light Moor End Gardens, Pellon  28^th September 2001.(NCD)

1 at sugar at Colden Clough 21^st September 2006(BL)

1 at light Wyvern Terrace , Pellon  28^th September 2006 (MH)

1 at sugar Only House Wood Northowram 13^th October 2008 and 1 to light 6^th october 2009  Hedge top lane 2009(AC)

Taken at light 2010 Broadhead Clough..(AC,BL)

2247 Merveille du Jour Dichonia aprilina (Linnaeus, 1758)

1 old record from1922 (Collinson 1963)

1 at light Hedge Top Lane 4^th October 2005(AC)

5 Larvae found at Hazel greave 2006 (BL)

1 adult at sugar 6^th and 10^th October 2006 (BL)

1 to light at Broad head Clough 8^th October 2010(AC,BL)

2250 Dark Brocade Mniotype adusta (Esper, 1790)

 Collinson wrote that this species was often abundant with varied colour forms. Only recorded in small numbers over the last few years with 47 individuals to light between 19^th May and 22^nd August throughout the area. 10 to light at Langfield edge on the 21^st June 2007 indicates in may well be common in the correct habitat.

2254 Grey Chi Antitype chi (Linnaeus, 1758)

Adult flight times are between the 2^nd August and the 3^rd October. August is the main flight period.

1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009
3	8	9	2	2	5	5	5	2	3	3

2255 Feathered Ranunculus Eumichtis lichenea (Hübner, 1813 )  *

This species is a coastal species with a few scattered inland colonies the first in our area was 1 at Park Road Elland 25^th September 2000  (PT) A new vice county record at the time.The table below shows all recent records.2000 – 2002 Park road Elland (PT) and 2005 –2009 Hedge Top lane Northowram (AC) all records are between 19^th Sept and 10^th October.

2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009
1	0	4	0	0	1	1	0	4	3

2256 The Satellite Eupsilia transversa (Hufnagel, 1766)

 Said to be very scarce and rarely caught at light up to 1970, recorded at Park Road Elland in good numbers from 1999 – 2004 averaging 30+ per year.

Attracted in good numbers to both sugar and light between September and April. Sugaring at Todmorden produced the best results sometimes having 35 individuls feeding at once. Both forms occour white and red spots with no clear dominance of one type.

Satellite	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	March	April
	21	175	130	5	34	77	319	77

2258 The Chestnut Conistra vaccinii (Linnaeus, 1761)

 Recorded at light and sugar throughout the area. Good numbers are attracted to sugar,

throughout the winter months with 70 at Colden Clough on the 10^th October 2006(BL).Sugaring in any wood in Calderdale will attract this species.

Chestnut	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	March	April	May
	111	729	114	6	18	106	455	224	15

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2259 Dark Chestnut Conistra ligula (Esper, 1791)

 Care should be taken when identifying this species as it is often overlooked as a Chestnut.There are only 20 records to light between 1999 and 2009 ,.records fall between 9^th October and 22^nd November.There is one spring record to light  on 16^th March 2004 at Park road  Elland (PT).There is also one old record from 1898 which Gibson remarked as ‘ very boubtful ‘.

2262 The Brick Agrochola circellaris (Hufnagel, 1766)

Recorded at light ,wine ropes  and sugar in good numbers throughout the area from September to November. 18 to wine ropes at hall wood Todmorden on the 9^th Oct  2008..(BL).

Brick	Sept	Oct	Nov
	10	185	45

2263 Red-line Quaker Agrochola lota (Clerck, 1759)

 Adult flight times are between the 22^nd September and 12^th November.

Larvae found at Shibden Head 22^nd May 2004 (IK, PT)

Red - Line	Sept	Oct	Nov
Quaker	37	78	12

2264 Yellow-line Quaker Agrochola macilenta (Hübner, 1809)

Recorded throughout the area at sugar ,wine ropes and light between 18^th September and 12^th  December. 24 to light at Park Road Eland 25^th October 2000(PT).

Yellow Line	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Quaker	20	395	88	5

2265 Flounced Chestnut Agrochola helvola (Linnaeus, 1758)

 There are few records for this species locally until 1999 when trapping in broadleaf woodland in September began to produce small numbers, 78 individuals recorded from Knott Wood,  Broadhead Clough , Park Wood and Todmorden indicate that this species may well more widespread than earlier records suggest.9  on 27^th September 2009 and 17 on the 4^th September 2010 to light at Knott Wood Hebeden Bridge (BL,AC,MH)

2266 Brown-spot Pinion Agrochola litura (Linnaeus, 1761)

In 1959 there were 171 to light at Kebroyd and around this time it was said to be abundant to light traps.It is now only taken in very small numbers at light traps with only 27 individuals recorded between 1999 –2009 the flight period is from 3^rd  September –3^rd October.

2267 Beaded Chestnut Agrochola lychnidis ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Two records from 1959(2) and 1960(1) at Kebroyb (WEC) .Regular at Park Road Elland between 1999 and 2001 with 25 individuals to light beteen 6^th September and 6^th October. One early record of one to light on the 28^th July 2001(PT).

2268 The Suspected Parastichtis suspecta (Hübner, 1817)

Always scarce but appears at light most years. (Collinson 1963)

1 on the 23^rd July 1985(WBa)

4 to light at Knott Wood hebden Bridge 17^th July 2010(AC, BL)

2 to light at Cromwell Bottom 31^st July 2010(AC,BL)

2269 Centre-barred Sallow Atethmia centrago (Haworth, 1809)

The first record for Calderdale was on the 18^th August 1999 at light ,Park Road Elland(PT) with 2/3 each year at light throughout the area since this first record.

1 found dead  on 2/4/02 whilst cleaning light fittings in the Elmroyd Nursing home!(PT)

2270 Lunar Underwing Omphaloscelis lunosa (Haworth, 1809)

The first record for Calderdale was on the 18^th October 1999 at light park Road Elland (PT). Adult flight times are between the 6^th September and 20^th October.The table below shows numbers of individuals to light 1999 – 2009 .

1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009
2	41	17	42	5	0	2	5	3	11	15

2271 Orange Sallow Xanthia citrago (Linnaeus, 1758)

1 at Park road Elland 27^th September 2002(PT)

1 at Moor End Gardens, Pellon on 29^th September 2004.(NCD)

1 at Todmorden 14^th September 2006(BL)

1 at Todmorden 27^th September 2007(BL)

1 at Wyvern terrace, Pellon 24^th Aug 2009(MH)

1 at Hedge Top lane, Northowram 3^rd September 2010(AC)

2272 Barred Sallow Xanthia aurago ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Adult flight times are between the 16^th September and 4^th November

Barrred Sallow	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009
	2	2	9	10	1	1	1	1	1	4	5

2273 Pink-barred Sallow Xanthia togata (Esper, 1788)

Adult flight times are between the 29^th August and the 14^th October

Pink Barred -Sallow	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009
	1	12	15	4	0	0	2	3	5	6	6

2274 The Sallow Xanthia icteritia (Hufnagel, 1766)

Adult flight times are between the 10^th August and the 9^th October.The table below shows numbers recorded per year at light traps.7 to light at Pixie wood on the 30^th August 2009 was the maximum count in one night.In 2010 there were records of the F.flavescens type recorded from Luddenden,Northowram,Langfield Common and Todmorden.

Sallow	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009
	8	6	16	16	0	2	1	2	5	5	25

2275 Dusky-lemon Sallow Xanthia gilvago ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Only once recorded at Elland in 1947(Collinson)

1 at Cromwell Bottom on 14^th August 2001.(PT,IK et al)

1 at Park road Elland  5^th November 2001(PT)

1 at Hedge top laneNorthowram 2^nd October  2002(AC)

1 at Wyvern terrace 26^th October 2007(MH)

ACRONICTINAE

2278 Poplar Grey Acronicta megacephala ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

10 records at light  between the second week in June and the 3^rd week of July.With an early record at Park wood on the 25^th  May 2001(PT)

2280 The Miller Acronicta leporina (Linnaeus, 1758)

Recorded at light  in small numbers each year throughout the area between the 21^st May and 13^th July .A maximum of 8 at Cromwell Bottom on the 19^th June 2000 (PT).

Miller	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009
	1	12	1	1	0	4	0	3	1	1	8

2281 Alder Moth Acronicta alni (Linnaeus, 1767)

1 to light on the 14^th ,28^th May and 14^th June  at Park road Elland1999(PT)

1 to light at Hedg Top Lane Northowram on the 11^th June 2010(AC)

2283 Dark Dagger Acronicta tridens ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

2284 Grey Dagger Acronicta psi (Linnaeus, 1758)

Occasional mid May – August. Impossible to separate these species without dissection it is readily taken at light and can be found resting during the day’ out in the open’ 1 adult Grey Dagger was found at Skirkot Allotments on 6^th May 2009(CS)gen det.

2286 Light Knot Grass Acronicta menyanthidis (Esper, 1789)

Ramsden Clough 13.June 1981 was said to be common and larvae found at Brighouse on 8.August 1985 (BDC)

1 at Moor End Gardens, Pellon on 31^st May and another on 1^st June 2003.(NCD)

1 at light Knott wood Hebden Bridge 20.May.2010(AC,MH,BL)

2289 Knot Grass Acronicta rumicis (Linnaeus, 1758)

Occasional May – September.

Knot Grass	May	June	July	Aug	Sept
	11	59	17	4	1

2293 Marbled Beauty Cryphia domestica (Hufnagel, 1766)

Fairly frequent July – August.

Marbled	June	July	Aug	Sept
Beauty	21	283	242	2