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63.007 Pyrausta purpuralis

Pyrausta purpuralis
Pyrausta purpuralis

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

Flying in May and June and again from mid July to mid September. Widespread throughout the county in most habitats, especially coastal sites and gardens, where the foodplants Corn Mint and thyme, are present.



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
Sea View, Cwm Ivy SS438937 1 22 Jul 2005 Veronica Shenston
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 0 27 Aug 2018 Paul Parsons
Horton SS482855 3 05 Aug 2002 Martin White
Parc Cwm Darran SO1132203819 0 13 Aug 2017 Michael Thornton
Merthyr Mawr Warren (north) SS8677 50 04 Jul 2011 P. Parsons
Waterfall Terrace, Resolven SN824018 1 31 Jul 2013 Jenny Colley
Cwm Colliery Grasslands ST07428664 2 04 Jul 2019 Vaughn Matthews, Lorna Baggett
Horton cliffs and slopes SS480855 25 23 Apr 2010 David Painter
Craig-yr-Parcau LNR SS8979 0 14 May 2019 Mike Cram
Parc Cwm Darran (picnic area), Deri SO125025 2 07 Aug 1998 David Gilmore
nantyffyllon garden, 19 station terrace SS85159297 1 13 Jul 2018 Paul Parsons
Blaenrhondda Waterfalls Walk SN9201 1 15 Sep 2018 Rob and Linda Nottage
Cwmbach, Aberdare SO01950312 1 12 May 2019 Mark Evans
Long Hole Cliff (east) SS453849 20 27 Jul 2001 Barry Stewart
Margam District SS7987 1 31 Jul 1951 H.D. Morgan
Glen Moor, Reynoldston, Gower SS468909 1 29 Aug 2006 David Painter
Clos Helyg, Gowerton SS587964 1 21 Jul 2010 C. Manley
Village Farm, Bonvilston ST065743 1 05 Aug 2004 Linda, Rob Nottage
Merthyr Mawr Warren (north west) SS8577 50 27 Apr 2011 Martyn Hnatiuk
Sker Point SS7879 1 08 Aug 2009 P. Parsons
Southward Lane, Langland SS6082087623 1 08 Aug 2020 Owain Gabb
Sea View, Cwm Ivy SS438937 1 06 Aug 2006 Veronica Shenston
Maesteg (north) SS8591 1 10 Jul 2002 Martyn Hnatiuk
Sea View, Cwm Ivy SS438936 1 14 Jul 2010 Veronica Shenston
Cosmeston Country Park (lakes & surrounds - CCP) ST1769 1 24 Jun 2019 Annie Irving
West Cliff, Southgate SS552872 3 24 Apr 2014 A. Orange & B. Stewart
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 14 Aug 2006 Paul Parsons
Rheola Forest (Bryn-awel) SN842047 0 30 Jul 1997 Kevin Dupé, Martin White
Abernant (upper) and Werfa SO0103 0 12 May 2019 Mark Evans
Bryn Du SN99460759 0 08 Aug 2015 Martin Bell
Brynllywarth, Llangynwyd SS87678762 3 08 Jul 2017 Paul Parsons
NPT pSINC JMi2 (Ocean View) SS71479377 2 14 Jul 2011 Barry Stewart
NPT pSINC JMi1 (Pant-y-sais riding stables) SS718937 1 24 Jun 2011 Barry Stewart
Horton cliffs and slopes SS480856 8 20 Apr 2009 David Painter
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 31 Jul 2002 Mark Evans
Whiteford SS4495 1 16 Jul 1995 Barry Stewart, Sandra Turner
Glen Moor, Reynoldston, Gower SS468909 1 22 Jun 2001 David Painter
Merthyr Mawr SS86367666 3 15 Aug 2017 Paul Parsons
Cosmeston Country Park (lakes & surrounds - CCP) ST1769 0 28 May 2019 Annie Irving
Cosmeston Lakes CP ST17236981 1 12 Aug 2020 Annie Irving
Parc Cwm Darran (forestry area), Deri SO1103 1 19 Jun 2007 Bill Jones
Cosmeston Country Park (lakes & surrounds - CCP) ST1769 1 01 Sep 2007 John Wilson
Parc Penallta near Ystrad Mynach ST131955 1 26 May 2017 D.R.W. Gilmore, M.C. Powell
Pwll Waun Cynon nature reserve ST03369971 1 10 Jul 2018 Graham Watkeys
Llandarcy Oil Refinery (south) SS705947 1 26 Jul 2001 Martin White, R.H.A. Taylor
St Merryn Meat factory SO079085 0 24 May 2017 Peter Sturgess
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 29 Jun 2010 P. Parsons
Merthyr Mawr SS86297663 3 23 Aug 2021 Paul Parsons
Cosmeston CP ST170695 3 30 Apr 2019 Annie Irving
Oxwich NNR (central) 1km square SS5087 0 Jun 1980 Rothamstead Insect Survey
Merthyr Mawr SS86897693 2 19 Jul 2016 Paul Parsons
Rest Bay, Porthcawl SS808779 1 22 Aug 1995 Steve Moon
Mynydd Aberdar SO0106 2 27 Jul 1998 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Waterfall Terrace, Resolven SN824018 1 22 Jul 2008 Jenny Colley
Crymlyn Bog SS697950 3 19 Aug 1995 CCW records
Pencaecrwn Road, Gorseinon SS585995 2 27 Jul 2006 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Cosmeston Country Park (lakes & surrounds - CCP) ST1769 1 16 Jul 2005 South Wales Arachnid Group
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 04 Jul 2011 P. Parsons
Castle upon alun SS910752 1 13 May 2018 Paul Parsons
Cwmbach (Upper Tirfounder Fields), Aberdare SO017019 1 14 Aug 2002 Mark Evans
Dyffryn Gardens ST096723 1 15 Jul 2015 Rob and Linda Nottage
Manselfield/Bishops Wood SS5988 1 06 Aug 1995 Barry Stewart, Sandra Turner
Cosmeston Lakes CP ST17186948 1 12 Aug 2020 Annie Irving
Tower Colliery SN942055 0 09 Jul 2009 M.W.J. Paskin, Phil Ward
Whiteford Burrows SS4495 1 24 May 2003 Glamorgan Moth Recording Group
Waun y gilfach, Llangynwyd SS847883 2 04 Aug 2021 Paul Parsons
Garden ST15587773 1 18 Jul 2017 Stephen Hippisley
Taf Fechan #5, Merthyr SO061104 1 22 Aug 2013 D.R.W. Gilmore, M.C. Powell
Long Hole Cliff (west) SS448852 10 27 Jul 2001 Barry Stewart
Kenfig Pool & surrounds (KP&S) SS7981 0 05 Aug 1981 Steve Moon
Lone Road Clydach SN68870205 1 17 Aug 2018 Andrew Lucas
Merthyr mawr warren SS869769 2 07 May 2016 Marc Botham & George Tordoff
Horton cliffs and slopes SS480856 25 07 May 2009 David Painter
Rudry Garden ST1881987325 1 07 Aug 2014 Trevor Fletcher
Maesteg, Spelter SS8593 1 02 Aug 2004 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Frampton Road, Gorseinon SS582993 1 02 Sep 1995 Barry Stewart, Sandra Turner
Crymlyn Bog NNR SS690945 0 1995 Hugh Lansdown
Merthyr Mawr SS863766 5 24 Jul 2017 George M. Tordoff
Creigiau garden ST081818 1 17 Jul 2021 Howard Burt
Cefn Hirgoed, Hirwaun Common SS9383 7 17 May 2004 Greg Jones
Maesteg, Garth SS8690 1 16 Jul 2005 Martyn Hnatiuk
Horton Cliffs SS481855 0 29 Jul 2007 Liz Howe;Mike Howe
Halliard Court, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff ST191752 1 20 Aug 1996 Peter Howlett
Kenfig Reserve Centre (roof) SS802811 1 01 Sep 1995 H.A. Williams
Merthyr Mawr SS86737679 3 24 Jul 2017 Paul Parsons
Kenfig Reserve Centre (roof) SS802811 1 28 Aug 2018 D.G. Carrington
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 05 Aug 2002 Mark Evans
Merthyr Mawr Warren (south) SS8676 1 24 Jul 2017 George M. Tordoff
nantyffyllon garden, 19 station terrace SS85159297 1 02 Jul 2018 Paul Parsons
Plunch Lane, Limeslade, Mumbles SS62298727 1 22 Jul 2014 Owain Gabb
Crugau Wood, Rheola SN8305 1 08 May 2003 Barry Stewart
Whiteford Burrows (slack 19) SS445956 1 09 Jul 2015 Barry Stewart
Horton cliffs and slopes SS480855 100 17 May 2010 David Painter
Park Pond Nature Centre, Tondu SS881842 1 02 Jul 1998 Unknown
Hirwaun Industrial Estate SN9323106432 1 25 Jul 2009 Mike Hogan
Merthyr Mawr Warren (Candleston) SS8777 1 15 Aug 2002 Bernard Skinner, David Gilmore, Steve Moon, Stefan Golaswezski
Crymlyn Bog SS697950 0 1990 to 1997 Martin White
nantyffyllon garden, 19 station terrace SS85159297 1 27 Aug 2018 Paul Parsons
Bridgend garden SS89057978 2 15 Jul 2018 Mike Cram
Penylan (Rothamsted), Cardiff ST199789 1 23 Jul 1989 Roger Smith, Vicki Smith
The Sands / Slade Valley SS4885 1 12 Jul 1999 Martin White
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (summit) SS8692 0 1996 Paul Parsons
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 2 16 Jul 2008 P. Parsons
Nicholaston Dunes SS522879 1 19 May 2012 Barry Stewart
Grangemoor Park ST175737 3 18 Jul 2015 George M. Tordoff
hb garden ST081818 1 11 May 2017 Howard Burt
Taf Fechan nature reserve SO04030917 1 12 Jul 2017 Graham Watkeys
Whiteford NNR SS447955 0 29 Jul 2004 Liz Howe, Mike Howe
Merthyr Mawr Warren (south) SS868769 1 02 May 2012 George Tordoff
Mynydd bach, Nantyffyllon SS856930 1 09 Jul 2021 Paul Parsons
Melin Mynach (Gorseinon) old colliery spoil SS592993 20 29 Aug 2021 B. Stewart, S.J. Stewart
Cwm Ivy Tor SS435940 0 1979 I. Tillotson, R.G. Warren
Cowbridge Road, Talbot Green ST038827 0 28 Jun 2019 D.J. Slade
Bridgend, Island Farm SS8978 1 16 Jul 1997 David Gilmore, Mike Powell, Steve Moon, Stefan Golaswezski
Barry (Sherbourne Close) ST099696 1 23 Jul 2019 Stephen Passey
Crymlyn Bog visitor centre and surrounds (CCS) SS687944 1 23 Jul 1998 Barry Stewart
Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 26 Jul 2013 Mark Evans
Craig Cilhendre Woods SN719022 1 28 Jul 2000 Martin White, R.H.A. Taylor
Beddau ST06038628 1 13 Jul 2020 Lorna Baggett
Cosmeston Country Park (lakes & surrounds - CCP) ST1769 0 11 May 2019 Annie Irving
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (summit) SS8692 1 02 Aug 1999 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Clydach Vale Country Park SS971927 0 04 May 2015 Liam Olds
Land off Fountain Road, Aberkenfig SS889835 1 14 Jul 2008 Ecology Services
Bargoed ST144999 1 01 Sep 2007 Bill Jones
Maesgwyn East SN8708 1 06 Jul 2010 Mark Hipkin
Kenfig Reserve Centre (roof) SS802811 1 13 Aug 1996 Gordon Avery, Peter Howlett
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 27 Jul 2002 Mark Evans
Cwmdu, Maesteg SS8591 0 07 Jul 1995 Paul Parsons
Cwm Colliery ST07188642 0 12 Jul 2016 Chris Lawrence
Webber's Pond, Gethin, Merthyr SO054036 1 30 May 2004 Mark Evans
Whiteford Burrows (e. of slack 19) SS446956 10 15 Aug 2015 B. Stewart, V. Shenston & C.M. Manley
Gower Coast SS421870 0 1992 David Painter
Cymmer Tip SS862972 2 29 Jul 2013 C. Manley
hb garden ST081818 1 30 Aug 2014 Howard Burt
Kenfig Reserve Centre (roof) SS802811 2 22 Jul 1996 Gordon Avery, Peter Howlett
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 22 Apr 2011 P. Parsons
Horton cliffs and slopes SS480855 1 16 Apr 2014 David Painter
Merthyr Mawr Warren (south) SS8676 10 09 Jul 2005 Glamorgan Moth Recording Group
Cwmbach (Upper Tirfounder Fields), Aberdare SO017019 1 15 Jul 2003 Mark Evans
Bedlinog Village SO0901 0 28 May 2019 Graham Watkeys
Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 07 Jul 2017 Mark Evans
Crymlyn Bog SS697950 0 1900 to 1989 David Painter
Bridgend garden SS89057978 1 26 Jun 2018 Mike Cram
Merthyr Mawr SS86317663 3 01 Aug 2017 Paul Parsons
Eglwys N SS7985 1 22 May 2010 Martyn Hnatiuk
Tawelfryn, Pontypridd ST074907 1 15 Aug 2004 Sharon John
Cosmeston Lakes CP ST170695 6 28 May 2019 Annie Irving
Maesteg, Mynydd Caerau (south) SS8893 2 09 Jul 2009 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 02 Aug 2002 Mark Evans
Hirwaun Industrial Estate SN9330406606 2 10 Jul 2009 Mike Hogan
Penylan, Cardiff ST1978 0 1921 F. Norton
Cwm Coal Tips, Beddau ST069862 0 16 Jul 2015 Liam Olds
Whitchurch, Cardiff ST149802 1 14 Jul 2006 James Hill
Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 13 Jul 2018 Mark Evans
Bryn tip reserve SS822923 2 19 Jul 2021 Paul Parsons
Kenfig castle SS80558241 2 18 Jul 2019 Paul Parsons
Whiteford Burrows SS435942 0 28 Jul 2007 Mike Howe
Cwm Ivy Tor ASL SS435941 3 14 Aug 2010 C. Manley
Cwm Coal Tips, Beddau ST069862 0 16 Jul 2015 Liam Olds
Oxwich Burrows SS5087 15 19 Apr 2010 David Painter
East Aberthaw (lagoon & surrounds) ST0366 1 09 Jul 2003 Mike Powell
Cowbridge Road, Talbot Green ST03878276 0 28 Jun 2019 David Slade
Penallta Park ST1285595846 0 24 Jul 2016 Michael Thornton
Glen Moor, Reynoldston, Gower SS469908 1 04 Jul 2011 David Painter
Sker Point & Pink Bay SS7979 1 17 Sep 2008 S.J. Moon
Parc Cwm Darran SO1135903822 0 08 May 2016 Michael Thornton
Long Hole Cliff (east) SS453849 2 25 Jul 2001 Barry Stewart, Martin White, R.H.A. Taylor, Sandra Stewart
Rhiwbina, Cardiff ST15548197 0 06 Aug 2016 Peter Sturgess
Kenfig Pool & surrounds (KP&S) SS7981 1 14 May 1997 R. Davies
Blaen Rhymney (cemetery wood) SO105099 1 22 Aug 2002 David Gilmore, Mike Powell, David Slade
East Aberthaw (grassland/scrub/woodland) ST0366 1 13 Jul 2008 Rob and Linda Nottage
Halliard Court, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff ST191752 1 29 Jul 1996 Peter Howlett
Barry (Sherbourne Close) ST099696 1 04 Jul 2019 Stephen Passey
Merthyr mawr warren SS864768 3 23 Aug 2021 Marc Botham & George Tordoff
Garden ST15587773 3 22 Aug 2016 Stephen Hippisley
Gelli Coal Tips SS98409440 0 15 Jul 2015 Liam Olds
Flat Holm ST22046487 1 08 Aug 1997 to 10 Aug 1997 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Overton Mere cliff west SS461848 1 05 Aug 2012 Barry Stewart
Cwm Ivy Tor SS435940 1 03 Sep 1999 Barry Stewart
Forest Farm, Whitchurch, Cardiff ST1380 1 07 Aug 2005 Glamorgan Moth Recording Group
Tawelfryn, Pontypridd ST074907 1 30 Jul 2004 Sharon John
Dinas Powys ST155711 1 13 Aug 2015 Hilary Perry
Whiteford Dunes (north) SS4495 0 01 Sep 2018 Unknown
Barry Island ST114668 1 21 Jul 2008 Huw & Jennifer Adams
Parc Penallta near Ystrad Mynach ST131955 3 Aug 2006 Bill Jones
Tylchawen Crescent ST01008697 0 25 Aug 2019 Elaine Wright
Merthyr Mawr SS870767 6 06 May 2018 Paul Parsons
Sea View, Cwm Ivy SS438936 1 26 Jun 2010 Veronica Shenston
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 18 Jun 2007 Mark Evans
Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 12 Aug 2010 Mark Evans
Roath, Central Cardiff ST188781 1 12 Aug 1994 David Gilmore
Rudry Garden ST1881987325 1 21 Jul 2014 Trevor Fletcher
Coed Cefn-rhychdir, New Tredegar SO138043 0 12 Aug 2013 Nicholas Felstead
Cefn Coed SO030080 1 11 May 2019 Graham Watkeys
Grangemoor Park ST172738 1 15 Aug 2017 Annie Irving
Cefn Coed SO030080 1 21 Jul 2018 Graham Watkeys
Merthyr Mawr SS87077733 1 20 Jun 2017 Paul Parsons
Halliard Court, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff ST191752 1 28 Jul 1996 Peter Howlett
Kenfig Dunes (north) SS7982 10 25 Apr 2011 P. Parsons
Chestnut Drive, Porhcawl SS843778 1 24 Aug 2003 Chris Newberry
Alexander Place, Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil SO059036 1 16 Jul 2007 Mike Hogan
Whiteford NNR SS443947 0 30 May 2005 Liz Howe, Mike Howe
Melin Mynach (Gorseinon) levelled colliery spoil SS593993 25 29 Aug 2021 B. Stewart, S.J. Stewart
Tyle Haidd SO0606910330 1 26 Jul 2014 Mark Evans
Cwm Clydach Country Park, Tonypandy SS965928 2 28 Aug 2002 Mike Powell, David Slade
Merthyr Mawr Warren SSSI SS8676 0 12 May 1991 Unknown
Whiteford Burrows (ISR) SS4595 0 1979 Unknown
Chestnut Drive, Porhcawl SS843778 1 28 Aug 2003 Chris Newberry
Sea View, Cwm Ivy SS438937 1 18 Jul 2004 Veronica Shenston
Merthyr Mawr SS86237662 2 24 Aug 2016 Paul Parsons
Whiteford Burrows (slack 9) SS446959 4 15 Aug 2015 B. Stewart, V. Shenston & C.M. Manley
Pencaecrwn Road, Gorseinon SS585995 3 23 Jul 2006 Barry Stewart
Flat Holm (Lighthouse) ST2264 1 08 Aug 1997 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Cwm Rhondda Fach (Maerdy) SS9699 4 29 Jul 2017 George M. Tordoff
Halliard Court, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff ST191752 1 07 Aug 1996 Peter Howlett
Tyle Haidd SO0610 0 06 Aug 2007 George Tordoff
Merthyr mawr warren SS868769 1 23 Aug 2021 Marc Botham & George Tordoff
Llantrisant Common (east) ST0584 1 07 Aug 2019 Graham Watkeys
Peterston-super-Ely ST0876 0 1920 to 1936 F. Norton
Coedely Colliery ST015861 0 26 Apr 2015 Liam Olds
Rhoose Point ST0665 0 18 Jul 2015 Rob and Linda Nottage
nantyffyllon garden, 19 station terrace SS85159297 1 25 Jul 2018 Paul Parsons
Merthyr Mawr Warren (north) SS8677 1 25 May 2013 P. Parsons
Nantyffyllon SS852918 1 01 Sep 2020 Paul Parsons
Drym (south of Onllwyn) 1km square SN849093 1 21 Jul 2004 Barry Stewart
Bargoed ST144999 1 05 Aug 2007 Bill Jones
Bargoed ST144999 2 Aug 2006 Bill Jones
Oxwich Burrows E SS5187 10 02 May 2012 George Tordoff
Cosmeston Country Park (lakes & surrounds - CCP) ST1769 0 30 Apr 2019 Annie Irving
Waungron SN597017 1 27 Jul 1996 Barry Stewart, Sandra Turner
Dare Valley CP (east), Aberdare SN9802 1 21 Jul 2006 Mike Hogan
Llangors Isha, Pencoed SS968834 1 13 Jul 2004 Greg Jones, Simon Warmingham
Nantyffyllon SS85259198 3 23 Jun 2020 Paul Parsons
Fox Hole, Southgate SS552872 0 26 Apr 1993 Adrian Fowles
Maesteg, Garn Wen (east) SS8492 1 15 Jul 2003 Paul Parsons
Kenfig Pool & surrounds (KP&S) SS7981 1 16 Aug 1997 Glamorgan Moth Recording Group
Cwm Taf Fechan SO039090 0 14 Aug 2010 Bob Roome
Morfa Roundabout; E of SS519988 0 12 Jul 2008 Ian Morgan
Whiteford NNR SS4495 0 25 May 2003 Liz Howe, Mike Howe
Garden ST15587773 1 17 Aug 2016 Stephen Hippisley
Creigiau garden ST081818 1 02 Jul 2020 Howard Burt
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 19 Jul 2007 Paul Parsons
Lone Road, Clydach, Swansea SN688020 1 17 Aug 2018 Andrew Lucas
Village Farm, Bonvilston ST065742 1 30 Aug 2020 Rob and Linda Nottage
Maerdy Colliery SS9699 0 24 May 2017 Liam Olds
Village Farm, Bonvilston ST065743 1 26 Jul 2003 Linda, Rob Nottage
former Maerdy Colliery site SS9699 0 29 Jul 2017 Howard Burt
Glen Moor, Gower SS468909 1 22 Jul 2014 David Painter
Coed-y-Wenallt, North Cardiff ST152836 2 29 Aug 2020 George M. Tordoff
Cosmeston Lakes CP ST17126976 1 11 Aug 2021 John Wilson
Taf Fechan Valley (south west) SO0308 0 11 May 2019 Graham Watkeys
Thurba Head (start of) SS421871 2 15 Jul 2014 Barry Stewart
Penylan (Rothamsted), Cardiff ST199789 1 26 Aug 1989 Roger Smith, Vicki Smith
Castle upon alun SS910752 1 10 May 2018 Paul Parsons
Bosch Factory, Miskin ST0579 1 04 Jul 2001 Martyn Hnatiuk
Bryn tip SS822924 3 07 Aug 2013 C. Manley
Merthyr Mawr SS863766 1 15 Aug 2017 George M. Tordoff
Merthyr, (Dyffryn Fawr - Pentrebach) SO069036 1 22 Jul 2005 Mike Hogan, Mark Evans
Tylchawen Crescent ST01008697 0 24 Jun 2020 Elaine Wright
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 12 Aug 2007 Mark Evans
BP Baglan (Street 19 / Rd 3) SS735921 1 27 Aug 2021 Barry Stewart
Nantyffyllon SS852918 1 01 Jul 2020 Paul Parsons
Templeton Avenue, Cardiff ST17248228 1 22 Jul 2013 D.J. Slade
Cosmeston Lakes CP ST17036954 1 28 Jun 2021 Annie Irving
Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 4 18 Jul 2014 Mark Evans
Maesteg, Cwm Goblyn SS8390 3 21 Jul 2008 Martyn Hnatiuk
Llantrisant (Evan John site) ST0483 0 1857 to 1914 Evan John
Barry (Sherbourne Close) ST099696 1 25 Jul 2020 Stephen Passey
River Rhymney at A48 - A4161 interchange, Cardiff ST207795 1 27 Jul 2001 Chris Tyler-Smith
Mynydd Aberdar, RCT/MT border SO0237505078 1 11 Jul 2014 Mark Evans
Llyn Fach SN9003 2 24 Jul 2014 George M. Tordoff
Merthyr Mawr SS87207689 2 05 Aug 2016 Paul Parsons
Gellitarw Farm SN9705 1 17 Jul 2020 Ruth Rodgers
Cosmeston Lakes CP ST17176940 1 24 Jun 2019 Annie Irving
Creigiau garden ST081818 1 30 Jul 2021 Howard Burt
Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 21 Jul 2017 Mark Evans
Garden ST15587773 1 21 Jun 2017 Stephen Hippisley
Parc Cwm Darren SO1133703824 0 20 Jul 2014 Michael Thornton
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 02 Sep 2011 P. Parsons
Parc Penallta near Ystrad Mynach ST131955 2 29 Jun 2010 D.R.W. Gilmore, M.C. Powell
Oxwich Burrows SS5087 1 29 Apr 2007 David Painter
Cwmblacks Farm, Merthyr SO064053 2 30 Jun 2003 Sarah Connelly, A. Richards, Mark Evans
Llandaff Cathedral gardens ST155782 1 17 Aug 2016 S. Hippisley
Cwmrhydyceirw SS66789929 1 18 Jul 2021 Jeremy Hatcher
Merthyr Mawr NNR SS868769 0 16 May 2014 George Tordoff, Judy Burroughs
Oxwich Point SS5185 0 1980 Anthony Simpson
Barry Island ST114668 1 17 Jul 2008 Huw & Jennifer Adams
Cwm Tips (East) ST074859 1 08 Aug 2020 Mark Evans
Roath, Central Cardiff ST188781 1 10 Aug 1996 David Gilmore
Kenfig Reserve Centre SS80138100 1 22 Aug 2018 David Carrington
Horton SS4785 2 12 Jul 1999 Martin White
Maesteg, My. Bach (w) SS8592 1 04 May 2014 P. Parsons
Coed Cefn-rhychdir, New Tredegar SO138043 0 12 Aug 2013 Nicholas Felstead
Sea View, Cwm Ivy SS438937 1 16 Jul 2005 Veronica Shenston
Morfa Berwig LNR; Bynea SS543988 0 12 Jul 2016 P. Ward
Y Gweira nature reserve ST052849 1 07 Aug 2019 Graham Watkeys
Long Hole Cliff (gorge) SS454852 1 09 May 2002 Barry Stewart
Cosmeston ST171693 2 13 Aug 2017 Annie Irving
Merthyr Mawr SS872769 0 06 Aug 2016 Marc Botham
Merthyr Mawr Warren SSSI SS869767 0 08 Jul 2009 Mike Howe;Mike Howe
Llwydcoed (Nant-y-Gwyddel Valley) SN994063 1 22 Jul 2008 D.R.W. Gilmore, M.C. Powell
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 10 24 Apr 2011 P. Parsons
Sea View, Cwm Ivy SS438937 1 26 Jul 2005 Veronica Shenston
Ram Grove SS42728656 10 09 Jul 2014 S.D.S. Bosanquet
Borg Warner Factory SS7983 0 2004 Colin Gittins
Rest Bay, Porthcawl SS808779 1 25 Aug 2007 Steve Moon
Kenfig Pool & surrounds (KP&S) SS7981 0 1990 R.G. Warren
Sea View, Cwm Ivy SS438937 1 20 Aug 2005 Veronica Shenston
Abernant North SO0065403991 3 11 Aug 2016 Mark Evans
Garden ST15587773 1 14 Jul 2017 Stephen Hippisley
Horton SS482855 10 06 May 2002 David Painter
Nantyffyllon SS85399292 4 30 Jun 2018 Paul Parsons
Tylcha-wen Terrace, Tonyrefail ST00998703 0 25 Aug 2019 Elaine Wright
Pencaecrwn Road, Gorseinon SS585995 1 04 Sep 2005 Barry Stewart
Glen Moor, Reynoldston, Gower SS468909 1 24 Aug 2003 David Painter
Llanilid Opencast (east) SS9981 1 05 Jul 2009 Nicholas P. Roberts
Whiteford Burrows NNR SS4454595675 1 01 Sep 2018 Unknown
Brunant Road, Gorseinon SS588989 1 20 Jul 2021 Christopher Brewer
Margam Discovery Centre SS807854 1 03 Jul 2010 S.H. Hind
Dyffryn Gardens ST096721 1 25 Jul 2015 Sarah Bebb
Springfield House, Trerhyngyll ST005768 1 15 Aug 2004 Linda, Rob Nottage
The Quays (NPT council offices), Baglan Bay SS735933 0 10 May 2017 NPT CBC Biodiversity Unit
Merthyr Mawr SS8677 2 04 Jun 2015 P. Parsons
Morfa'r ynys Farm; Llanelli SS523989 1 12 Jul 2008 Ian Morgan
Penmynydd SS4492 0 1979 R.G. Warren
Blackhills SS5891 1 04 Aug 1996 Barry Stewart, Sandra Turner
Sweet Chestnut Coppice SS6894 0 1997 Kevin Dupé, Martin White
hb garden ST081818 1 19 Jul 2016 Howard Burt
Gelligaer ST131971 1 30 Jul 1999 Geri Thomas
Whiteford NNR SS445950 0 1979 R.G. Warren
Mewslade Bay cliffs (roost 1) SS419871 1 08 Aug 2014 Philip Croft
Merthyr Mawr NNR SS868769 1 16 May 2014 George Tordoff & Judy Burroughs
Deborah's Hole SS434863 12 06 Jul 2003 Barry Stewart
Crymlyn Bog visitor centre and surrounds (CCS) SS687944 3 19 Aug 1995 Hugh Lansdown
Merthyr Mawr Warren SSSI SS869767 0 08 Jul 2009 Mike Howe
Cefn Coed SO030080 1 04 Aug 2018 Graham Watkeys
Bridgend garden SS89057978 1 14 May 2019 Mike Cram
Village Farm, Bonvilston ST065743 1 29 Aug 2003 Linda, Rob Nottage
Whiteford NNR SS432941 0 31 May 2005 Liz Howe, Mike Howe
Whiteford NNR SS438944 0 30 Jul 2004 Liz Howe, Mike Howe
Rhoose Point ST066660 1 06 Aug 2013 Adam Mantell
Maerdy colliery tips SS965995 1 04 Jul 2017 Paul Parsons
Whiteford Burrows SS4495 3 29 May 2009 Veronica Shenston
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 03 Jun 2010 P. Parsons
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park ST1769 3 11 May 2019 Annie Irving
Rest Bay Close, Porthcawl SS808779 0 22 Aug 1995 Steve Moon
Whiteford Mibora N 1989 SS445948 3 21 Aug 2010 C. Manley
Whiteford Burrows (NNR & NT) SS432941 0 27 Jul 2006 Mike Howe
Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 02 Jul 2010 Mark Evans
Merthyr Mawr SS86787691 6 15 Aug 2016 Paul Parsons
Whiteford Burrows NNR SS434942 0 12 Aug 2015 Mike Howe
Cyncoed Rise, Cyncoed ST195810 1 29 Jul 2013 Diane Davies
Parc Cwm Darran SO1135903840 0 03 Jul 2016 Michael Thornton
Oxwich dunes SS50238677 0 30 Jun 2018 Martha Boalch
Port Eynon Point SS467844 2 14 May 2014 Barry Stewart
Merthyr Mawr SS8776 18 20 May 2018 Paul Parsons
Cosmeston Country Park (lakes & surrounds - CCP) ST1769 1 12 May 2001 Steve Pickering, Jeff Williams
Cwmdu, Maesteg SS8691 0 02 May 1997 Paul Parsons
Sea View, Cwm Ivy SS438937 1 10 Sep 2006 Veronica Shenston
Cefn Onn, area of grassy knolls just S of track ST172850 2 22 Jul 2016 M.C. Powell, N.P. Roberts, B. Stewart & S.J. Stewart
Kenfig Dunes (north) SS7982 50 23 Apr 2011 P. Parsons
Deep Slade, Southgate SS564868 0 01 Jul 2009 Mike Howe;Mike Howe
Oxwich SS504870 3 19 Apr 2021 David Slade
Roath, Central Cardiff ST188781 1 09 Aug 1994 David Gilmore
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 23 Jul 2002 Mark Evans
Whiteford SS4495 0 1990 R.G. Warren
Coed Cefn-rhychdir, New Tredegar SO138043 0 12 Aug 2013 Nicholas Felstead
Pencaecrwn Road, Gorseinon SS585995 1 12 Jul 2005 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Rhoose Point ST066660 1 01 Aug 2013 Adam Mantell
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park ST171695 20 13 Aug 2018 Annie Irving
Bryn-du & Ty'n-y-coedcae SO00250711 2 12 Jul 2018 Mark Evans
hb garden ST081818 1 14 Sep 2014 Howard Burt
Crymlyn Bog visitor centre and surrounds (CCS) SS687944 1 01 Jun 1997 Mike Wilson
Merthyr Mawr SS86897694 1 05 Aug 2016 Paul Parsons
Bridgend garden SS89057978 1 11 Jul 2018 Mike Cram
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Cefn Onn Ridge ST1785 1 26 Jul 2012 George M. Tordoff
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Whiteford Burrows NNR SS441946 0 03 Aug 2007 Mike Howe
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Merthyr mawr warren SS869769 2 15 Aug 2015 Marc Botham, Paul Parsons & George Tordoff
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Ystrad Mynach ST14779456 1 16 Aug 2020 Rob Evans
Deep Slade, Southgate SS564868 0 01 Jul 2009 Mike Howe
Kenfig Pool & surrounds (KP&S) SS7981 0 1980 Steve Moon
Fairwater, Cardiff ST134773 1 08 Aug 2004 Paul Seligman
Roath ST189782 0 1995 Steve Moon
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Elizabeth and Rowe Harding Nature Reserve, Ilston SS55459054 1 10 Aug 2016 Vaughn Matthews
Cwmdulais Cottages SN617035 1 29 Jun 2003 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
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Penylan (Rothamsted), Cardiff ST199789 1 21 Jul 1989 to 22 Jul 1989 Roger Smith, Vicki Smith
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Borg Warner Factory SS7983 1 27 Jul 2004 Colin Gittins
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Kenfig Pool & surrounds (KP&S) SS7981 0 1983 Steve Moon
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