The Entomologist's Record and Journal of Variation, Vol. 110 (Classic Reprint): Nos 1-2, January/February 1998

Explore the 1994 migrant Lepidoptera in Britain and what those arrivals reveal about insect movement.

This non-fiction report compiles records of immigrant moths and butterflies observed in Britain during 1994. It highlights how scientists and volunteers document sightings with precise dates and places, using standardized counting to track patterns across regions. The article situates these arrivals within familiar migrant species and notes where new or notable records occurred, helping readers understand annual variations in insect movement.

- See examples of notable early and mid-season records, including the first England sighting of Evergestis limbata on the Isle of Wight.
- Learn how researchers annotate records with locations, dates, and sources to improve future reporting.
- Discover the range of species recorded as immigrants, residents, or wanderers and how these statuses are interpreted.
- Understand how such data contribute to broader discussions about migration, climate, and habitat availability.

Ideal for readers of insect migration reports, amateur naturalists, and those curious about how field records shape our understanding of Lepidoptera.