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Ashby Warren 11th August

Brian and I revisited the same spot where we had the first emerging Four-spotted Footman of the season back on July 3rd. A long trek with the truck through a very wet and muddy at times, woodland ride. Lights on … Continue reading

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The Wormwood

I trapped at home last night. Best moth being The Wormwood, a moth I seem to have the pleasure of encountering on average every year in recent years at home in Bradwell. Moth numbers were not impressive as has largely … Continue reading

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Two moth nights in Herringfleet

On the 21st Brian and I went to Herringfleet marshes. The target here was White-mantled Wainscot and I was also hopeful for Evergestis limbata as I was almost certain it was lightly established at nearby Herringfleet Hills, about 1/3 of … Continue reading

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Muggy night in Bradwell

Last night I ran my traps at home and it was very worthwhile. In fact, suddenly, the season seems to be where  it should for a typical year. The 4 traps scattered in varied habitats produced a very good mix … Continue reading

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The wrong species of Lampronia

Saturday 11th I was at Blocka Carr and Fen at Fritton. The target species was Lampronia capitella. Only the previous week one had been taken in Norfolk at Strumpshaw and starting last year having found Red Currant at  Blocka Carr … Continue reading

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Bio blitz at Africa Alive, Kessingland

Last night went pretty well with four traps placed along the woodland and Carr belt and the marshes with various antelope, deer and cattle enclosures.  I was accompanied throughout by park employees, who were most enthusiastic. Not much going on … Continue reading

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More slugs than moths!

Last night Brian and I ran our lights at my Wicker Well, Somerleyton, site. I chose to run mine along a marsh edge sheltered by a wooded slope. Conditions seemed very good there and moths at switch on fairly active. … Continue reading

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High species count, a breeze, at Herringfleet Hills

Brian and I trapped at Herringfleet Hills Sunday night. I had been hoping it would be much more sheltered than it turned out as it was breezy, and impossible to find sheltered spots for all the traps. That said in … Continue reading

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May Day Celebrations!

Brian and I went out to Monk’s Hole/Scale Marsh last night. My first use of a moth trap since 3rd October! It had been looking likely to be a good night for the time of year a few days earlier … Continue reading

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The Rave

An update for those who were at Beccles Town marshes on the 8th of August. Several of us were there and amused with the Police helicopter overhead for a long period as we initially thought they must be checking out … Continue reading

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