It would seem that last Thursday was a bit of a false start as moths have become largely absent from the garden trap once again. Last night was no exception, but the appearance of a Netted Pug (venosata comes from the word venosus, meaning marked with veins) helped raise the spirits. It is only the third time that I have recorded this species in Woolpit, the last two having both occured on the 17th May – in 2011 and 2014.
Update: Photo of last nights pug below:
Nice catch Paul one I’ve not had here at IGC but have planted lots of the foodplant hoping it will come in. Same here with my traps when I’ve bothered to run them. Good nights have been a very rare commodity this season so far. Hope June is going to buck the trend.
Thanks Neil. It was a bit of a surprise in that I normally have to wait three years between sightings. Am not sure where the nearest patch of foodplant is but it’s definitely not in my garden.
A very nice moth and a very nice photo Paul. I’ve only ever seen one, that was in Eye.
Thanks Paul. Some moths are just that bit more photogenic than others.
I’ve now been lucky enough to catch seven of these beautiful moths, incl’ this one. In additon to the records mentioned above, the others were in June 2000 (Aspal Close), June 2001 (Thurston), May 2003 & May 2004 (Hopton, Nr Diss). So, two little runs with a seven year gap inbetween. If the pattern holds true, it could be 2022 before I see one again!