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49.127 Aethes cnicana

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Species account from Moths of Glamorgan
(Gilmore, Slade & Stewart, 2009):

Flying from late May to late August. Fairly common on Gower, the Llynfi Valley and the Merthyr/Aberdare region, elsewhere it is local and of low density. The larvae are found on various species of thistle.



10km Distribution Map

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Tetrad Distribution Map

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Moth Records

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Site Gridref Quantity Date Recorder More Info
Cowbridge Road, Talbot Green ST038827 1 15 Jun 2019 D.J. Slade
Parc Slip Nature Park, Tondu SS8813684265 1 30 Jun 2015 Vaughn Matthews
Crymlyn Bog SS688941 4 01 Jul 2015 C. Manley
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 06 Jul 2004 Mark Evans
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 23 Jul 2008 P. Parsons
Lanlay Meadows (NT), Peterston-super-Ely ST076758 2 04 Jul 2015 George Tordoff & Mike Thornton
Nantyffyllon SS854929 4 09 Jun 2018 Paul Parsons
Nantyffyllon SS85259198 1 23 Jun 2020 Paul Parsons
Margam Country Park. Margam Park, Mynydd Castle SS80378650 0 12 Jul 2002 A. Spalding
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (north) SS8693 1 14 Jun 2003 Martyn Hnatiuk
Penderyn SN9519608463 4 29 Jun 2013 Mark Evans
Overton Mere (lower slopes west) SS460848 1 02 Jul 2010 B. Stewart, V. Shenston & C.M. Manley
Alun valley SS908763 16 26 Jun 2018 Paul Parsons
Glen Moor, Gower SS468909 1 18 Jul 2016 David Painter
Merthyr, (Dyffryn Fawr - Pentrebach) SO069037 2 04 Jul 2006 Mark Evans
Crymlyn Bog visitor centre and surrounds (CCS) SS687944 1 16 Jun 1998 Kevin Dupé, Martin White, Rob Taylor
Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff (WH1) ST145805 1 10 Jun 2004 David Gilmore
Maesteg, Cwmdu SS8791 2 19 Jun 2005 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Prior's Meadow SS578938 1 23 Jun 2016 C. Manley
Quaker's Yard, Edwardsville ST0844096561 1 20 Jun 2014 Mark Evans
Brynllywarch-fawr SS8787 10 19 Jun 2015 P. Parsons
Garth Mountain (central) ST1083 1 24 Jul 2019 D.R.W. Gilmore, M.C. Powell
Mynydd bach, Nantyffyllon SS856931 1 02 Jun 2020 Paul Parsons
Hirwaun Industrial Estate SN933065 1 13 Jun 2009 Mike Hogan
Flat Holm (Lighthouse) ST2264 2 02 Jul 1999 Gordon Avery, S. Blow
Taf Fechan Valley (north east) SO054101 2 06 Jul 2007 Mike Hogan
Crymlyn Bog visitor centre and surrounds (CCS) SS687944 1 04 Jul 2001 Sam Bosanquet, J. Baker
East Moors (north-west), Cardiff ST2075 0 14 Aug 1996 David Slade
Parc Slip Nature Reserve, Tondu SS8884 0 14 Jun 2018 Vaughn Matthews
Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 03 Jun 2011 Mark Evans
Taf Fechan (site 4), Merthyr SO061101 1 15 Jul 2005 Mike Hogan, Mark Evans
Drysiog, Bryn SS82599239 8 06 Jul 2019 Paul Parsons
Maesteg, Garn Wen (west) SS8392 1 16 Jul 2004 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Merthyr mawr warren SS869771 1 19 Jul 2016 George M. Tordoff
Meadow Court, St. Brides Major SS895751 1 19 May 2020 Andrea Rowe
Ynys-y-bwl Marsh ST0495 1 12 Jun 1999 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Cwmbach (Ton-Ty-Pel), Aberdare SO033013 1 08 Aug 2003 Mark Evans
Bedlinog (Central) SO0802 2 02 Jul 1999 Barry Stewart
Brynllywarth, Llangynwyd SS87338778 1 05 Jul 2017 Paul Parsons
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 17 Jun 2005 Mark Evans
Maesteg, Gilfach (e) SS8587 1 27 Aug 2007 Martyn Hnatiuk
Maesteg, Cwmfelin SS8689 1 26 Jun 2005 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 22 Jun 2006 Mark Evans
Crynant North SN7905 0 15 Jun 2018 Tarnya Fisher
Nantyffyllon SS85239227 4 14 Jun 2017 Paul Parsons
Cwmbach (Upper Tirfounder Fields), Aberdare SO017019 1 29 May 2003 Mark Evans
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 17 Jun 2013 P. Parsons
Ferndale (north) SS995975 0 24 Jun 1997 Jeff Williams
Parc Ynys Dawela; Brynamman SN702138 0 23 Jun 2016 George Tordoff
Waterfall Terrace, Resolven SN824018 1 14 Jul 2011 Jenny Colley
Cwmdulais Cottages SN617035 1 03 Jul 1995 Barry Stewart, Sandra Turner
Cwmbach (Upper Tirfounder Fields), Aberdare SO017019 1 07 Aug 2003 Mark Evans
Pwll Waun Cynon nature reserve ST0338399850 1 25 Jun 2015 Mark Evans
Moel Troed-y-rhiw SS8497 1 04 Jul 2015 P. Parsons
Roath, Central Cardiff ST188781 1 16 Jun 2014 D.R.W. Gilmore
Cwmblacks Farm, Merthyr SO064053 5 30 Jun 2003 Sarah Connelly, A. Richards, Mark Evans
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 25 Jun 2004 Paul Parsons
Blaencanaid Wood (east) SO0304 2 12 Jul 2005 Mike Hogan, Mark Evans
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 07 Aug 2004 Mark Evans
Heolgerrig South West SO023050 3 01 Jul 2006 Mark Evans
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 2 13 Jun 2010 P. Parsons
Cwm-y-Felyn Newydd SO01640241 2 28 Jun 2019 Mark Evans
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 06 Aug 2002 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Mynydd bach, Nantyffyllon SS85629312 4 25 Jun 2020 Paul Parsons
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 09 Jun 2008 P. Parsons
Maesteg, Pont Rhyd-y-cyff SS8688 1 22 Jun 2005 Martyn Hnatiuk
Clos Helyg, Gowerton SS587964 1 25 Jun 2016 C. Manley
Maesteg, Y Bwlwarcau SS8388 1 24 Jul 2002 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Brynllywarch-fawr SS8787 10 05 Jul 2015 P. Parsons
Taf Fechan Valley (south west) SO0363308975 2 12 Jul 2013 Mark Evans
Bryn-du & Ty'n-y-coedcae SO00250711 3 28 Jun 2018 Mark Evans
Brynllywarth, Llangynwyd SS87348777 1 19 Jun 2017 Paul Parsons
Cowbridge Road, Talbot Green ST03878276 1 15 Jun 2019 David Slade
Nantyffyllon SS85119221 1 14 Jun 2020 Paul Parsons
Parc Slip Nature Park, Tondu SS8813684265 1 17 Jun 2014 Vaughn Matthews
Manselfield/Bishops Wood SS5988 1 26 Jun 1995 Barry Stewart, Sandra Turner
Swansea Vale SS6997 0 1997 Kevin Dupé, Martin White
Llanbethery (trap site 1) ST031697 1 18 Jul 2002 David Gilmore, Mike Powell, Stefan Golaswezski
Oxwich NNR (se) 1km square SS5086 1 09 Jul 1999 Barry Stewart
Glen Moor, Gower SS468909 1 14 Jun 2017 David Painter
Parc Taf Bargoed settling beds ST10429867 1 24 Jun 2020 Martin Bell
Maesteg, Garn Wen (east) SS8492 1 16 Jun 2009 P. Parsons
Crymlyn Bog SS697950 0 1800 to 2000 R.G. Warren
nantyffyllon garden, 19 station terrace SS85159297 1 08 Jun 2018 Paul Parsons
Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 04 Jul 2014 Mark Evans
Margam Discovery Centre SS807854 3 03 Jul 2010 S.H. Hind
Cwmllwyd East SS6194 1 29 Jun 1999 Barry Stewart
Webber's Pond, Gethin, Merthyr SO054036 1 25 Jun 2003 Mark Evans
Y Gweira Wildlife Trust Reserve (north) ST0585 1 23 Jun 2016 George Tordoff & WTSWW
Crymlyn Bog NR (west) SS6894 1 16 Jun 1998 Kevin Dupé, Martin White, R.H.A. Taylor
Maesteg, Foel Gwilym Hywel SS8892 1 01 Jul 2009 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 07 Aug 2007 Paul Parsons
Machynys (brownfield site) SS509983 0 21 Jul 2016 Ian Morgan
Crymlyn Burrows (nw) SS718931 0 26 Jun 1996 David Slade
Abercwmboi SO021001 1 23 Jun 2007 Martin Bevan
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 3 27 Jun 2009 P. Parsons
Senghenydd ST118909 1 02 Jul 2011 Tony Williams
Maesteg, Ty Gwyn (Old rubbish tip) SS843918 1 04 Jul 2003 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 2 15 Jun 2004 Paul Parsons
Llangynwyd SS87968746 2 18 Jul 2016 Paul Parsons
Merthyr, (Mynydd Gethin) SO046032 1 29 Jun 2006 Mark Evans
Maesteg, Mynydd Caerau (west) SS8794 1 10 Jun 2005 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Maesteg (north) SS8591 1 19 Jun 2005 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Llanishen, Cardiff ST180807 1 15 Jun 2004 Stefan Golaswezski
Church Village (Tynant Coke Works#2) ST070860 1 16 Jun 2009 D.R.W. Gilmore, M.C. Powell
Cardiff Foreshore (Heliport - Foreshore Road/Docks) Coastal Path ST207742 1 17 Aug 2003 David Gilmore
Village Farm, Bonvilston ST065742 1 05 Jul 2017 Rob and Linda Nottage
Y Gweira Wildlife Trust Reserve (north) ST0509385059 3 23 Jun 2016 Mark Evans
Abercanaid/Pentrebach River Taff Corridor SO069036 1 04 Jul 2006 Mike Hogan
Gwern-y-Steeple ST0769175902 1 04 Jul 2015 Mark Evans
Merthyr, (Pen-y-Lan Farm, Gethin) SO046036 1 27 Jun 2005 Mike Hogan, Mark Evans
Cowbridge Road, Talbot Green ST038827 1 05 Jul 2019 D.J. Slade
Graig yr hyvan, Senghenydd ST112913 1 11 Jul 2011 Tony Williams
Manselfield/Bishops Wood SS5988 1 21 Jun 1998 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 22 Jun 2008 Mark Evans
Cwm Clydach Country Park, Tonypandy SS965928 1 26 Jul 2002 Glamorgan Moth Recording Group
Maerdy colliery tips SS965995 1 04 Jul 2017 Paul Parsons
Maesteg, Pont Rhyd-y-cyff SS8688 1 22 Jun 2005 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 3 08 Jul 2007 Paul Parsons
Abercregan SS84629698 1 02 Jun 2016 Paul Parsons
Bedlinog Village SO0901 2 02 Jul 1999 Barry Stewart
Margam park SS8086 0 12 Jul 2002 Adrian Spalding
Maesteg, Cefn Ydfa SS8786 1 13 Jul 2005 Martyn Hnatiuk
Llancaiach Fawr ST113967 1 25 Jun 2010 Mark Evans
Penderyn - Bodwigiad SN95190846 0 29 Jun 2013 M. Evans
Cwmllwyd East SS6194 1 09 Jul 1999 Barry Stewart
Cardiff Foreshore (Heliport - Foreshore Road/Docks) Coastal Path ST207742 1 04 Jul 2006 David Gilmore
Llys Nini (Celtic Wildflowers Nursery) SS608996 2 02 Jul 2021 Barry Stewart
Maesteg, Sychbant Valley SS854896 1 01 Jul 2003 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Waterfall Terrace, Resolven SN824018 1 20 Jun 2010 Jenny Colley
Taf Fechan nature reserve SO03530839 1 10 Jun 2018 Graham Watkeys
Hensol Forest ST041762 1 02 Jun 2021 George M. Tordoff
Blaencynon SN94130650 1 27 Jun 2009 Mark Evans
Glen Moor, Reynoldston, Gower SS468909 1 26 Jul 2000 David Painter
Prior's Meadow SS577940 1 06 Jul 2017 C. Manley
Abernant North SO0003 1 26 Jun 2021 Mark Evans
Maesteg Golf Course SS830918 1 04 Aug 2002 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Mynydd Aberdar, RCT/MT border SO023051 2 01 Jul 2006 Mike Hogan
Llangynwyd SS879875 1 08 Jun 2016 Paul Parsons
Pencaecrwn Road, Gorseinon SS585995 1 07 Jun 2004 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Abernant North SO00710391 3 24 Jun 2018 Mark Evans
Manselfield/Bishops Wood SS5988 1 19 Jul 1999 Barry Stewart
Cwmbach (Ton-Ty-Pel), Aberdare SO033013 2 04 Aug 2003 Mark Evans
Crymlyn Bog visitor centre and surrounds (CCS) SS687944 0 1992 R.G. Warren
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 2 29 Jun 2010 P. Parsons
Cwmdulais Cottages SN617035 1 18 Jun 2000 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Heath Halt, Cardiff (Historical) ST1880 0 12 Jun 1921 F. Norton
Pencaecrwn Road, Gorseinon SS585995 1 28 Jun 2006 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Rhoose Point ST066660 1 31 Jul 2011 Adam Mantell
Dunraven bay SS88887270 2 24 Jul 2019 Paul Parsons
Taf Fechan nature reserve SO03550836 1 29 Jun 2021 Graham Watkeys
Nantyffyllon SS85399292 6 30 Jun 2018 Paul Parsons
Parc Slip Nature Park, Tondu SS8813684265 1 23 Jun 2014 Vaughn Matthews
Waterfall Terrace, Resolven SN824018 1 22 Jun 2018 Jenny Colley
Pilton Green, Ty Capel SS448869 1 24 Jun 1999 Steve Walmsley, Sarah Walmsley
Lanlay Meadows (NT), Peterston-super-Ely ST076758 1 20 Jun 2015 George M. Tordoff
Cowbridge Road, Talbot Green ST03878276 1 05 Jul 2019 David Slade
Mynydd Garn-goch (east) SS612982 1 26 Jun 2000 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Ynys-y-mond, Alltwen SN722029 1 30 Jun 2006 Janet Keauffling, S. Keauffling
Cyfarthfa Park, Merthyr SO0407 1 24 Jun 2001 Mark Evans
Maesteg, Cwrtymynys Wood SS859920 2 16 Jul 2006 Paul Parsons
Rheola Forest (Bryn-awel) SN842047 0 11 Jun 1997 Kevin Dupé, Martin White
Barry (Sherbourne Close) ST099696 1 24 Jun 2020 Stephen Passey
Tir Mawr SN9804 1 15 Jun 2015 George Tordoff
Bedlinog (Cwm Bargod - central) SO0802 1 16 Jul 2005 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Llys Nini (Celtic Wildflowers Nursery) SS608996 2 18 Jun 2021 Barry Stewart
Cwmbach (Upper Tirfounder Fields), Aberdare SO017019 6 15 Jul 2003 Mark Evans
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 22 Jun 2008 Mark Evans
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 2 01 Aug 2007 Paul Parsons
Parc Ynys Dawela; Brynamman SN702138 1 23 Jun 2016 Dave Bannister;George Tordoff
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 04 Jul 2011 P. Parsons
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 26 Jun 2010 P. Parsons
Bryn tip reserve SS821921 1 01 Jun 2022 Paul Parsons
Cowbridge Road, Talbot Green ST038827 2 21 Jun 2022 David Slade
Forest Farm Conservation Centre ST136805 2 16 Jul 2022 George Tordoff, Gareth Stamp
Groeswen colliery spoil ST1286 1 06 Jul 2022 George M. Tordoff
Gypsy Lane ST133868 1 08 Jul 2021 George M. Tordoff
Llantrisant Common ST04348429 1 10 Jul 2022 David Slade
Meadow Court, St. Brides Major SS895751 1 19 May 2020 Andrea Rowe
Village Farm, Bonvilston ST065742 1 12 Jul 2022 Rob and Linda Nottage

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