Took an example of Splendid Brocade at Bawdsey Hall last night; which I believe is a ‘first’ for Suffolk of this moth which was only added to the British list about ten years ago.
It’s been incredibly busy trapping on the coast recently with numbers rivalling those of the vintage migrant year 2006.
Other recent migrant highlights have included Striped and Convolvulus Hawk-moths, Scarce Black Arches, hundreds of Small Mottled Willow (peak count 40 on night of 11 July); several Scarce Bordered Straw, tens of Bordered Straw, a handful of Pearly Underwings and scores of the more regular migrants. No Gem or Vestal yet this year but expect them soon.
Micros have included the three Catoptria verellus already blogged and a Peach Twig-borer on 11 July. Rush Veneer and Rusty-dot Pearl picking up but still low numbers.
Resident species have been busy too with most of the ‘regulars’ appearing. Twin-spot Carpet has appeared twice and is new to Bawdsey! A Feathered Gothic was highly unseasonable on 9 July. Several Gothic have also attended my lamps.
I’ve heard of an Orange sallow being caught too – weird!