First ten nights of October at Bawdsey Hall

Numbers have dropped after the wind and rain. On the night of 10 October just 36 species were recorded at Bawdsey Hall. November Moth, Blair’s Shoulder-knot and Dark Chestnut now on the wing here. I’ve only seen one Feathered Thorn so far this autumn. Merveille du Jour has not appeared in any numbers yet.

A few migrants about this last week, including a male Gem on 10 October and regular appearances of Delicate during the week. Silver Y numbers have increased but very few Dark Sword-grass lately. Small numbers of Diamond-back Moth, Rush Veneer and Rusty-dot Pearl are about.

The most numerous moths currently are Feathered Ranunculus, Beaded Chestnut and Large Yellow Underwing.

Dingy Footman was recorded on 6 October and Buff Footman two nights earlier. Square-spot Rustic, Shuttle-shaped Dart and Lunar Yellow Underwing also still hanging on.

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One Response to First ten nights of October at Bawdsey Hall

  1. Neil says:

    Interesting you are getting a lot of Beaded chestnut, I’ve only had one this year so far!

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