So, you've identified all your moths and have accumulated a lot of records. What do you do now. Well, you don't have to do anything. You could keep all the data to yourself. However, data on insects is in short supply and any records, even those from your garden, are valuable. We amateurs are in a unique position to contribute to our knowledge of the natural world and it is vital that we all add to this knowledge by pooling our records. The maps that you have seen on this web site and in the Moth Atlas have all come from folks like ourselves.
The County Moth Recorder coordinates all the records of moths in the county, so all records should be sent to him in the first place. He will look through them and may get back to you with queries on some of the rare species and may ask you if you are sure of the ID. Don't be alarmed by this; it applies to everyone - even seasoned moth-hunters. It is vital that only correct identifications are stored on the database. Future workers have to be able to rely on the accuracy of past records.
Having accepted your records he will enter them on the county database and also forward a copy to the Staffordshire Ecological Record who are the central county database for all species.
Remember, your records are valuable - please send them in.
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