The moths (Lepidoptera) of Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Abstract

The moths that have been recorded in the Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Scotland over the years are reviewed and assessed in the context of the City of Glasgow, the vice-county of Lanarkshire (VC77), and the U.K. in general. The additions to the list since the last review in 1999 are highlighted. Some rare and endangered species are reported, though the comparatively low frequency of sightings of several normally common species suggests that the site is generally under-recorded. The same is true of Glasgow and Lanarkshire in general.

Further insect and other invertebrate records from Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Scotland

“…An account of the moths in the Gardens is given by Weddle (2019b). However, another 26 species have been recorded in the subsequent two years (pers.…”