On Tuesday night, Keith and I trapped at one of my regular sites at Aldeby alongside the river Waveney. It proved to be the best night of the year so far. An abundance of wild redcurrant in the wet woodland produced Phoenix, Currant Pug, Spinach, V-moth, (2 very fresh examples) and a pRDB micro Lampronia capitella (Currant-shoot Borer). We had our first Shaded Fan-foot of the year (a female that laid eggs in the pot). Other good macros were Peach Blossom, Balsam Carpet, Pretty Chalk Carpet (a rare moth in this area and a first for both of us), Scallop Shell, Dark Umber, Small Seraphim, Alder Kitten, Double Dart (x 23), Silky Wainscot (a nice black dotted example), Cream Bordered Green Pea and Beautiful golden Y. An abundance of micros included N. mexatella, Eidophasia messingella, Parachronistis albiceps, Gypsonoma sociana, S. gigantella, Ephestia parasitella with a half dozen still awaiting IDs. So far 128 species of which 50 were micros and at least 16 new species for the site. Perfect conditions, at least for that night.
Brian
A very good night. Went with a hope to see V-moth and or Marsh Carpet. We were very busy with the traps and left around 3.10 am. Should make a total minimum of 130 species, also to add Dentated Pug!
the very worn moth was wrongly identified as dentated pug, infact a small Dark Umber, thanks to Neil for the query! Dark Umber already on the species list for the night!