Thanks to Mark and to Neil for the info about how and where to see light orange underwing at Wolves Wood. Went there this morning, arriving just as the cloud came over and the wind got up. However, in the couple of hours I was there I saw 14 light orange underwings, mostly along the track beside the cut coppice (2 were on the west side of the wood). Some flying, some on the muddy leaves. Had a really close view, which I hadn’t expected. So thanks again, Mark and Neil.
I was Impressed by Wolves Wood – quality habitat. Not very much else about. There were several wings of moths floating in the drains, mainly engrailed and a satellite. Chiffchaffs singing, and a woodcock disturbed from the shadows.
Back at home in the north of the county, my garden trap has produced a couple more lead-coloured drab, making it my best year for this species.
Tony H.