A few late oddities in the Bawdsey traps have included Double-striped Pug, Dingy Footman and Dark Arches last night (29th October).
Rosy Footman was recorded a few nights ago. Species counts fairly stable at around 35 – 40 species being noted nightly which is not bad for the end of October.
Scarce Umber was recorded new for the year 27 October. Mottled Umber, November Moth and Dark Chestnut are now very regular.
Migrants have been very disappointing over the past week; despite many exciting catches being reported nationally. Rusty-dot Pearls have increased in number; a few Diamond-back and Crocidosema plebejana thrown in; no Gems nor Vestals for over a week.
A handful of Dark Sword-grass and Pearly Underwing have been about and just the odd Scarce Bordered Straw, Delicate and Silver Y.
I had hoped that the tropical southerly winds would bring something more exciting but alas this has not happened. Perhaps it is time to pack my traps away for the season and start my reports.