Author Archives: Matthew Deans

Rare Footman march to the Hall

Two macro-moth additions were made to my Bawdsey list on the night of 3 August. I took examples of Small Dotted Footman (which I believe is new to Suffolk) and Speckled Footman of the continental ssp. arenaria. Only a few … Continue reading

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Festoon arrives at Bawdsey

Last night an unexpected ‘first’ for Bawdsey arrived. I am over-the-moon to have recorded the Festoon! Regular on the Hollesley commons; this moth had never wandered down here before. A Small Marbled was another fine catch (only my second ever … Continue reading

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Splendid Brocade arrives in Suffolk

Took an example of Splendid Brocade at Bawdsey Hall last night; which I believe is a ‘first’ for Suffolk of this moth which was only added to the British list about ten years ago. It’s been incredibly busy trapping on … Continue reading

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Two new macros at Bawdsey

Apologies, I’ve been far too busy to post anything so far this year. Short note to report two new macros to Bawdsey, in what has been the worst season since I began recording in 2002. Alder Kitten was new a … Continue reading

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The night of the Olive-tree Pearl

The night of 22 November will be remembered as the night of the Olive-tree Pearl or Palpita vitrealis. Following a moderate arrival in the south of England on Friday night I was expecting to catch this moth last night. No … Continue reading

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Vagrant China-mark arrives on cool Bawdsey night

Last night (20 November) was much cooler at Bawdsey Hall than the preceding few nights. Imagine my astonishment then to discover a Vagrant China-mark Diasemiopsis ramburialis in one of the traps! This is the second record for the site following … Continue reading

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White-speck at Bawdsey Hall

I was fortunate to catch a fine White-speck on the night of 11 November. This is only the third Bawdsey record following singles on 31 October in both of the years 2004 and 2009. Other recent migrants have included two … Continue reading

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Death’s-head Hawk at Dunwich

Clive Moore was very fortunate to catch a superb Death’s-head Hawk-moth at Dunwich Heath on Halloween night 31 October! Even though, over the years, I have caught such treasures as the Many-lined, Three-humped Prominent, Spurge Hawk-moth, Crimson Speckled, Beautiful Marbled, … Continue reading

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Final week of October

A few late oddities in the Bawdsey traps have included Double-striped Pug, Dingy Footman and Dark Arches last night (29th October). Rosy Footman was recorded a few nights ago. Species counts fairly stable at around 35 – 40 species being … Continue reading

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Suffolk ‘Purple Patch’ continues

The Bawdsey lamps were last night attended by 54 species – remarkably high for mid-October. In addition to the migrants detailed below, a late Dingy Footman was recorded. 34 Diamond-back Moth, 31 Rusty-dot Pearl, 8 Rush Veneer, 2 Olive-tree Pearl … Continue reading

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