Some of you will already be aware that there was a substantial immigration into Southern England last night of the Vestal.
I caught a singleton on Friday night at Bawdsey Hall – one of the forerunners of this invasion.
Last night I was lucky enough to catch 12 at Bawdsey Hall. I also set up three lights at Iken and kicked one up out of the grass upon setting up the trap! Upon inspection of the traps this morning 14 were found here.
I have seen 28 since Friday and I have heard that Neil caught two last night at IGC. Charles Cuthbert has seen one at Kelsale. Paul Kitchener saw one by day in Ipswich yesterday.
There has been at least 32 this weekend in Suffolk. I would be interested to hear of any others.
Hi Matthew,
I had one in my garden trap in Ipswich on 26/8, perhaps a forerunner to the influx. Unfortunately, I’ve not had the trap out since, and it’s not looking worth it tonight.
Stuart
I recorded eleven Vestal this evening (Tuesday 1st September) at Lound Lakes, Suffolk Wildlife Trust reserve. I ran 5 traps (3 MV’s & 2 actinics) from 8.30 to 11.30. There were 10 in the 2 actinics and 1 in one of the MV’s.
Brian