A trio of Alder Kitten

Last night I revisited Nebb Carr at Blundeston, the previous visit in early May produced 8 moth species on a cool night that finished early.

Opening the truck door on arrival I was greeted by the high pitched hum of midges. A large fox, silhouetted, sitting upright on top of the steep hillside,  northwest of my location, watched me unload the equipment.To start Nascia cilialis was one of the first moths to come in at my seat trap. I decided to do trap rounds after lights on for 20 minutes to try and keep on top of what might happen on this perfect night. I spent the whole night visiting the traps and taking back specimens needing id to the seat trap. Some very good moths recorded amongst the 92 species to the four lights including the 3 Alder Kitten. 3 Four-dotted Footman 6 Shoulder-striped Wainscot, Alder & Lobster Moth, Shark, Red-green Carpet! Figure of Eighty, Round-winged Muslin, lots of Elephant Hawk-moth, Oak Hook-tip, Single dotted wave, Small Clouded Brindle, D forficella amongst the catch,  and to finish a Gold Spot. An interesting looking Cydia sp, a bit worn, has been retained to determine its identity at a later date. High numbers of moths overall.

Also of interest a Hobby at 22.15 along the marsh/ carr edge. A glow worm male hitched a lift home.

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