Seasonal moths at home

My first night of the season trapping at home last night. Four traps run until 1am, An ideal night up here at Bradwell until some light rain at 12.30, which, as it turns out, was not even enough to wet the ground. 26 species recorded, last year a similar total at this time with 24 species. No Orthosias seen and nothing outstanding to report. Waved Umber 3, Brimstone, Red twin-spot Carpet, Common Swift, Poplar Grey, Pine beauty, Herald, Campion, Oak- tree Pug, Nutmeg, Sallow Kitten, Chinese Character and Green Carpet amongst the catch. Overall numbers of moths low.
I had a daytime sighting of Pyrausta aurata on the 27th.

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