Again surprisingly quiet in Ipswich.

Ran a trap in the garden and one at the work-sheds woodland area. Very low numbers of moths in both traps again with many empty egg trays. 11sp in the garden, 12sp at the work-sheds. Most moths recorded as singles in the garden trap, a few more moths in the other trap. 2 migrants caught, both in the garden – single Silver Y and Plutella xylostella. Other moths of minor interest were Flounced chestnut, Mottled umber (first for the autumn), Streak (this normally common moth here has been in very low numbers) and Red-green carpet (5 at the sheds, 1 in the garden). Commonest moth Large yellow underwing with 7 recorded. Running a trap again tonight, be interesting to see if there is any improvement.

Neil

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