Moths at Bawdsey – 26 June

Warm, humid and muggy conditions overnight produced a haul of 110+ species at Bawdsey. Some signs of immigration too with a Diamond-back Moth, two European Corn-borers and a pristine Red-necked Footman. Other nice bits and pieces included E. extimalis, P. perlucidalis, P. formosa, D. abietella, Satin Wave, Treble Brown Spot, Magpie, Sharp-angled Peacock, Barred Red, Water Ermine, Alder Moth, Bird’s Wing and Cream-bordered Green Pea. Common species appearing at the traps for the first time this year included Scarce Footman, Smoky Wainscot and Common Rustic.