Brian and I trapped at Herringfleet Hills Sunday night. I had been hoping it would be much more sheltered than it turned out as it was breezy, and impossible to find sheltered spots for all the traps. That said in the end some of the sheltered traps did worse than some in a bit of wind. Best traps were again the sheet trap, and the one by sallow blossom this time in a slightly windy spot.
I had in my head 45 species for a target before arriving which dropped to 40 on arrival, considering the wind. The fact that it was a warm night not dropping below 15C led to a better than expected night. 19 species of micros boosted the numbers with no more moths seen than a week ago but 53 species recorded. For me moth of the night was I. masculella but this was because there were no less than 4 and I am only used to seeing singles and don’t believe I’ve seen the female before and there was only 1 male. Green Carpet, Brimstone, Flame Shoulder, Seraphim ( a moth of the night last year ), Mottled and V-Pug, Pale Tussock, Knotgrass, Rivulet, Waved Umber, Chinese Character and the pretty E. ministrana along with P. argyrana all added to a very satisfying night, which makes this hard work site so typically worthwhile.