Author Archives: Matthew Deans

Recent rare immigrants

Posted on 19 October 2011 by Matthew Deans

Most of you would have heard about the spectacular Crimson Speckled caught by Clive Moore at Dunwich Heath on 13 October. There has also been a single Spoladea recurvalis at Landguard on 11 October (N. Odin) and Silver-striped Hawk-moth last … Continue reading →

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Moths at Bawdsey – 7 June 2011

Posted on 8 June 2011 by Matthew Deans

A single MVL Robinson trap was operated once again at Bawdsey. Cool and largely clear conditions resulted in much lower numbers and few geometers in the trap. Highlights were Satin Wave and Bordered Sallow.

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Moths at Hollesley Bay – 5 June 2011

Posted on 6 June 2011 by Matthew Deans

As an experiment really, I ran my twin 30 Watt actinic Robinson trap here for the first time in the communal garden last night – it’s a bit of a pain sorting out cables etc. 26 species were recorded including … Continue reading →

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Moths at Bawdsey – 5 June 2011

Posted on 6 June 2011 by Matthew Deans

Another five Rannoch Loopers at Bawdsey to a single MVL Robinson trap on Sunday night. The very busy and wet trap also contained Clouded Buff (second site record), Flame Wainscot (fifth site record – probably a migrant as previous four … Continue reading →

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Moths at Lower Hollesley – 2 June 2011

Posted on 3 June 2011 by Matthew Deans

I went out last night (2 June) on Lower Hollesley Common, for a 2.5 hour trapping session with Nick Mason. Highlights were pristine examples of Grass Wave and Rosy Marbled. Also recorded were a single Lunar Yellow Underwing and a … Continue reading →

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