Small flurry of migrants

A small flurry of migrants has been evident the past few days at Bawdsey Hall.

Two Gems were light-trapped on the night of Friday 18th October – one of each sex and both in the same trap!  The last time I took Gem here was on 4th October when two males appeared; also both in the same trap, but at the opposite end of the Bawdsey Hall grounds.  I find it absolutely amazing, that with a choice of lights, they decided to travel together to the same moth trap.

A single Delicate was caught last night (20th) along with a Convolvulus Hawk-moth – the first since 4th October - I thought I wasn’t going to see this moth again this season, so it was good to catch another nice fresh specimen.

Conditions still looking good the next few nights, albeit rather breezy and with some rain.  Traps in sheltered spots should pick up a few migrants.

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