AS a follow up to Neil’s comment about Light Orange Underwing already finished, I have noted this with Adela cuprella. They are usually on the wing around Mid-April at the regular clump of Sallows I record them. This year I saw several on 4th April but 2 visits since then in ideal sunny conditions there were none to be seen, so I conclude they emerged early as did the sallow blossom.
After several warm days in a row, this early emergence was in evidence in last night’s catch along the Waveny Valley. The good number of Balsam Carpet in the traps was more akin to late April/early May. Others included Common Carpet, Pale Prominent, Scorched Carpet, several Streamer and Lunar Marbled Brown. The orthosias which are usually at their peak at this time on this low lying cold site were almost absent and the few Common Quaker in the traps were very worn and shabby. Another Dotted Chestnut was recorded and another first for the site. The Thorns seem to have overwintered well. I’ve recorded twice as many Purple Thorn so far this year as the last 2 years added together.
Most interesting moth was a female Brindled Beauty (below), first time I have had one in the traps.
Brian
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