Had my first Currant clearwing for the year this afternoon. Have been trying the garden currant bushes using the pheromone for the last week but no joy. In fact today when I got home from work it was warm in the garden so I thought I’d try the lure. When I went out to the bushes didn’t need it as there was a moth at rest on a sunlit leaf!
Just not bothered running any light traps recently in this depressing cold June weather. May be better the next few nights as it gradually warms up a bit.
Neil
When I saw the thick cloud rolling in off the sea last night (Tuesday) I decided to give it a try in the shelter of the woods. The temperature in there was 11.5 deg. and it proved to be quite good with 63 species recorded the best of which was probably Dentated Pug. Not may micros with Epinotia subocellana the only one of any note.
Brian
Good try Brian. Never seen a Dentated Pug. I’ve given up at present, too exposed here.