Moths in Cornwall

British moths are in serious trouble, according to the latest research about two-thirds of UK moths are declining and about a fifth of all British moths are losing numbers sharply enough to cause conservationists concern. Moths are seen as a good indicator of the general health of the environment, as different species occupy most types of habitat.

Elephant Hawk Moth Photograph by Jayne HerbertMoth Officer

Cornwall Butterfly Conservation are also interested in the conservation of moths and have their own appointed Moth Officer, Phil Boggis.

Cornwall Moth Group

The Cornwall Moth Group is an independent group of volunteer enthuiasts, studying and recording British moths and migrant moths in the Cornwall. They work closely with Butterfly Conservation, both locally and nationally.

The group also receives support from Environmental records Centre for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and Cornwall Wildlife Trust.