There are several macro moth species that are quite widespread over most of Suffolk but are never recorded in my area of the Waveney Valley (the NE corner of Suffolk). Among these are Nut-tree Tussock, Great Prominent, Blotched Emerald and Cream-spot Tiger. These have all been on my list of ‘hopefuls to find in my area’ for years but without success until last Thursday 31st while recording at the nearby SWT reserve at Fen Barn, Lound. To my delight when opening one of the traps, inside was a pristine fresh Cream-spot Tiger. Hopefully it is breeding in the area or could be a wanderer from an established colony some distance away. Not on the same par as Matthew’s Scarce Merveille, but a ‘wow’ moth for me!
There were several migrants in the catch including Dark Sword Grass and large numbers of Silver Y and Diamond-back.
Brian
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Well done Brian. Nice find and nice moth. Now … if you could send one in my direction that would be grand