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Brian and Keith at Roundhouse marsh

Posted on 6 July 2011 by keith

As I had predicted, last night was a good night for mothing, although bordering on being rained off. The first joint mothing trip for Brian Jones and me was at Fritton/St Olaves, habitat was wet woodland, rough grass bordering arable marsh with … Continue reading →

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some nice moths from 14-vi

Posted on 15 June 2011 by keith

Highlights of last night: Alder Kitten, 4th site record two this year so far ! two in 2010, Puss Moth, European corn-borer, Privet, Eyed,Elephant and Poplar hawk-moths, Water Ermine. I have Puss moth every year but have yet to find … Continue reading →

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First lemnata of the season

Posted on 2 May 2011 by keith

First seen dates by day from the poly-tunnels are 20 April Pyrausta aurata and Cataclysta lemnata 01 May. Moth numbers very low in the few nights I have trapped so far. First Poplar Hawk on 25 April. Least Black Arches … Continue reading →

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News from Keith

Posted on 15 April 2011 by keith

Hello every one, have been very busy but have trapped twice this season so far, 21 March with one mv, nothing much to report, 14 April with two MV a haul of 10 moths, 5 species, two of which new … Continue reading →

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