I am still trapping Caloptilia hemidactylella and C. cuculipennella in my Ipswich garden (IP4). On 17th July both species appeared in the same catch for the first time. The hemidactylella was my second and the cuculipennella was my third this year (the latter species first appeared here last year when two were recorded). It’s very odd if I’m the only one catching these two, particularly as I’m in suburban Ipswich (albeit with an established/labour efficient garden!).
Paul
I am convinced now that you have both resident in your patch.
Hi Paul,
I caught a C.cuculpennella on 4/7 in my garden trap in Bramford Lane – looked a mirror image of your latest photo. Sadly the little blighter did a bunk as I was trying to photograph it and I’ve been unable to track it down since. Not sure if it will pass scrutiny without a photo or specimen, but I’m sure I’ll catch another.
Stuart
I’m not sure either Stuart, but that’s the first one in Suffolk that I’ve heard of, anywhere other than in my garden.
Not had either at my trap site this year Paul. Although hemidactylella has appeared here in previous years but only in very low numbers.