Author Archives: Matthew Deans

Orthosia opima now flying in Suffolk

The saltern form of Orthosia opima (Northern Drab) is now flying on the coast. I had my first of the season at Bawdsey Hall last night (18 April). This is one of my favourite spring moths at Bawdsey. The moth … Continue reading

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Bumper first trapping session of the season

My first moth-trapping session of this season was on the night of 24 March, at one of my regular survey sites near Halesworth. The night was warm and cloudy, with a minimum temperature of around eight degrees – perfect conditions … Continue reading

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Atropos finally arrives at Bawdsey!

I struggle with time nowadays to write these blogs and logging on to the site from various devices I find most difficult, so apologies for lack of updates this season. I had to write this short post though as last … Continue reading

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Bawdsey list hits 500 macros

After 15 years of recording my Bawdsey list has hit 500 species of macro moth (or larger moths per the Skinner guide). The list includes both Bawdsey Manor and the hall. The 500th species was the exquisite Purple Cloud trapped … Continue reading

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Bawdsey update

It has been an excellent start to the season here at Bawdsey. I’m always short of time and doing far too much, so here is a summary of the highlights: Blossom Underwing: 2 immigrant examples on 31 March. Nut-tree Tussock: … Continue reading

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Influx of Orthosia miniosa – the Blossom Underwing

Readers may be interested to hear that an influx of Blossom Underwing is currently taking place. This is not a new phenomenon with previous influxes documented on the website. However, with migrants coming in from the near continent it is … Continue reading

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Cydalima perspectalis Box Tree Moth in Suffolk

I have trapped 2 Box Tree Moth Cydalima perspectalis at Bawdsey Hall this month. The first was on the 9th September with a second on 14th. I believe these to be immigrants from France where the species can be very … Continue reading

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Sub-angled Wave finally arrives on Suffolk coast!

I predicted the arrival of the Sub-angled Wave in the county way back in the S.M.G. newsletter Issue 40 in 2006. Well last night (19th July) I took an example of this immigrant wave at Bawdsey Hall. I have not … Continue reading

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Vestal influx

Some of you will already be aware that there was a substantial immigration into Southern England last night of the Vestal. I caught a singleton on Friday night at Bawdsey Hall – one of the forerunners of this invasion. Last … Continue reading

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Moth Night 2015 at Bawdsey Hall

Moth Night 2015 is fast approaching (10 – 12 September). Bawdsey Hall is once again hosting an event and all interested lepidopterists are invited on the evening of Friday 11 September. I would appreciate as much support as possible, especially … Continue reading

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