Apologies, I’ve been far too busy to post anything so far this year.
Short note to report two new macros to Bawdsey, in what has been the worst season since I began recording in 2002. Alder Kitten was new a few weeks ago.
Last night my traps were graced by the presence of a Ni Moth which was also a site ‘first’. I have previously recorded occasional Dewick’s Plusia, Scarce Silver Y and much more frequently the Golden Twin-spot but never the Ni Moth here before. There was a very warm, almost tropical warm breeze when I ventured down to the Hall this morning.
Other immigrants last night included an example of bankiana and 16 exigua with a rubricollis more likely a local wanderer.
A few Bordered Straw have appeared at Bawdsey in recent weeks with Diamond-backed Moths, Rush Veneers and Silver Ys. I have yet to take any livornica this year despite a nationwide influx of this lovely insect.
Some of the more interesting residents here recently have included Ethmia bipunctella, Rosy Wave, Water Ermine, Poplar Kitten, Puss Moth, Large Nutmeg, Ingrailed Clay, Bird’s Wing, Scalloped Hazel, Cream-bordered Green Pea and Buff Arches.