Now the Sallows are in full bloom here at IGC I’ve been checking them quite regularly for Adela cuprella moths, but no sign as yet. Has this moth sunk back into obscurity as it has been known to do in the past? Wasn’t a complete waste of time checking the bushes this afternoon as there was an Orange underwing taking in nectar on one plant, way too high for a photo but a nice view through binoculars. Also saw another one earlier on in the day as well, does seem to be a good year for me for sightings of this moth. Probably to do with the sunshine we have been getting.
No trapping has been undertaken here since the 19th due to the cooler conditions.
Neil
I’ve also been keeping a lookout for them at the clump of sallow I regularly see them but none so far. The usual date I record them at this particular site is around 20th April, but the sallows are flowering earlier this year so maybe the adela will emerge earlier than usual. I will keep looking.