Suffolk Moth Group event Redgrave Fen – 23rd June 2018.

7 moth-ers met up for this meeting, recording in the Redgrave (Suffolk side) area of the fen, a place we have trapped a few times before. 6 traps deployed (3 actinic + 3 MV). Lots of Mosquitoes around to begin with which were very annoying!
Moths trickled in but it was never going to be a great night with the clear sky and bright moon. Packed up at 1am with the temperature feeling quite cool with a lot of people with their thick coats on.
None of the target moths seen (Fen-square spot, Lempke’s gold spot). Did get a number of Valerian pug, in fact I think they were in every trap and most were quite fresh. Other species of possible interest included Lilac beauty, Four-dotted footman (quite a few), Striped wainscot, Dotted fan-foot, Silky wainscot and 4 species of hawkmoth. No micros of note. My list finished on exactly 100 species, an OK count but should really be better at this time of year.

Neil

Valerian pug

Valerian pug

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