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Bright Wave at Dunwich Heath
Clive Moore reports a Bright Wave in the Dunwich Heath trap on the night of 5 July. An intriguing record in a year so poor for immigrants, with just a few Diamond-backs and Silver Y being reported – most of … Continue reading
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Moth evening Upper Hollesley Common – 5 July 2012
I ran a moth evening on Upper Hollesley Common for the Bawdsey Bird Club with attendees included local residents Nick Mason and Mervyn Miller. It was a promising evening in very humid conditions until the premature arrival of the rain … Continue reading
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Moths at Bawdsey – 4 July 2012
An enormous catch of moths at Bawdsey overnight in the sultry, humid conditions. Micros included: Argyresthia cupressella (many), the adventive Tachystola acroxantha, Metzneria lappella, Monochroa palustrella, Helcystogramma rufescens, Lozotaeniodes formosanus, the stunning Epiblema foenella, the exquisite Catoptria pinella, Evergestis extimalis, … Continue reading
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Moths at Bawdsey – 26 June
Warm, humid and muggy conditions overnight produced a haul of 110+ species at Bawdsey. Some signs of immigration too with a Diamond-back Moth, two European Corn-borers and a pristine Red-necked Footman. Other nice bits and pieces included E. extimalis, P. … Continue reading
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Moths at Bawdsey – Moth Night 2012 (Part 3)
A similar total to Iken, c60 species, were recorded at my new Bawdsey site on 23 June. Highlights were Nemophora degeerella, Aethes beatricella, Crambus perlella, Diamond-back Moth, Small Magpie, Clepsis spectrana, Sandy Carpet, Light Emerald, four species of Hawk-moths (Privet, … Continue reading
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Moths at Iken – Moth Night 2012 (Part 3) 23 June
The finale to Moth Night 2012 produced c60 species at Iken – my best night so far this year in very humid, muggy and wet conditions. Highlights were Limnaecia phragmitella, Aethes beatricella, Aphelia paleana, Ringed China-mark, Ghost Moth, Drinker, Clouded … Continue reading
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Moth Night 2012
A reminder that Moth Night 2012 (formerly National Moth Night) takes place over the next three nights (Thursday through to Saturday). I look forward to viewing any results.
Moths at Iken – 19 June
Ran four lights at Iken. Highlights were Cream-spot Tiger, Ghost Moth; Eyed, Privet, Poplar and both Elephant Hawk-moths, Dog’s Tooth, Shoulder-striped Wainscot, Clouded-bordered Brindle and Gold Spot.
Moths at Spexhall – 19 June
35 species recorded at Spexhall on a cool clear night by myself, Tony, Clive and Tony Hopkins. Highlights: Figure of Eighty, Scorched Wing, Ingrailed Clay, Beautiful Golden Y, Silver Y, Burnished Brass and Green Silver-lines. Also a Red Admiral at … Continue reading
Iken – 9 June
Ran three lights at Iken on Saturday night. Only 40 species recorded and a noticeable lack of micros. Two Diamond-back Moths, Udea olivalis, Flame Wainscot, Dog’s Tooth & White-point were the highlights.
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