SMG Moth Night – Knettishall Heath – 31st August 2012

Five turned up for this event, our first visit to the site since it has become a SWT reserve. As there was a clear sky the open areas of the heath were avoided as temperatures were expected to drop. All but one of the traps were run in the wooded area next to the car park, probably not ideal positioning for the target species – Pale Eggar.

Most the traps had a reasonable amount of activity, including one on the edge of the woodland. Over forty species were recorded with the most noteworthy including – Feathered Gothic, Sharp-angled Carpet, White-point, Red Underwing, Hedge Rustic, Six-striped Rustic and Canary-shouldered Thorn. Only three hornets, an improvement on the last time we were here.

Tony

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