Some impressive single trap totals Neil and Tony!
This night I put out my four lights expecting cloud cover which unfortunately never materialised. A very bright night it was. First of all the 60w actinic Skinner had more moths at 11.30 than at 3.30, virtually useless on such a bright night. The mv’s faired better and 122 species recorded. My first Rosy Rustic brought home how late it is in the Summer. The best moth of the night was undoubtedly Sitochroa verticalis which has not been recorded anywhere near here. Others of interest; Lilac Beauty, C.B.G.-pea, Kent Black Arches, Ghost, Silky Wainscot, Maple Prominent, Dark Spectacle( only seen at home as yet this season), Archer’s Dart. Also first Dusky Sallow and Knot-grass. Diamond-back 53.
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I too have tried my twin 30w actinic trap a few times recently and in comparison to the 125w MV lights has been pretty poor with not much trapped at all. Egg trays with 1-3 moths on in total. Hadn’t considered the bright moon but you could be right there although I would say this trap for me so far hasn’t caught as much as I thought it would even in prime habitat.