Having been out of the country for the first half of July I was interested to find out how the season had progressed on my return. Having been used to full traps every night (mv and 20w WEM bulbs) on holiday in Bulgaria, how would the 2 types of light fare in the UK? Seemed a mild evening last night, 16 degrees at dusk but with a bit of a breeze blowing.
Check of the traps this morning revealed what I would call a poor catch here for the time of year. About 100sp, with the WEM trap pretty empty. Even common species like the footmen and Uncertain in low numbers. Not all bad though as there was a new site record – a worn Blackneck moth.
With warm humid conditions forecast for the coming week I will be watching my catches with interest – will the moth season finally get going? Or is the whole year going to be a write-off?
Neil
Matthew has had a Blackneck recently too. I am envious.