Extinct in Ireland, September 8th, Triple Spotted Clay Moth (Xestia ditrapezium)

The Triple-Spotted Clay moth is unknown in Ireland since 1956. From Red List 9 Macro-moths: There is a single generation of adults in late June to early August with larvae from August…

September 5, 2018September 1, 2018

Extinct in Ireland, September 5th, the Barberry Carpet Moth – last seen in Clonmel!

Continuing a month of postings on species extinct in Ireland since the coming of humans, the first insect of this series and a moth last found in Clonmel – the barberry…