Red-belted Clearwing

Last years Leaf Miner day took us along the old Hadleigh Railway Line, just off of which is a small area comprising mixed woodland and heath – known locally as ‘The Fuzz’. At the top of this small hill I noticed a small group of apple trees. I made a mental note to revisit the site when the time was right. Well, today was the day and … after a bit of wait … I managed to attract an adult Red-belted Clearwing to my ‘myo’ lure. Unfortunately, it evaded all attempts at capture so you’ll just have to take my word for it for the time being.