Suffolk Moths Blog » Neil http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog Topical information from the Suffolk Moth Group Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:24:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.6.1 Important news – Suffolk Moth Group events programme cancelled/postponed. http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2020/04/30/important-news-suffolk-moth-group-events-programme-cancelledpostponed/ http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2020/04/30/important-news-suffolk-moth-group-events-programme-cancelledpostponed/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:24:25 +0000 Neil http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/?p=8101 Continue reading ]]> Given the government advice to avoid social gatherings and venues, the Suffolk Moth Group has regretfully made the decision that it will be in the best interests of everyone to cancel our meetings planned for May and postpone all other events until we know whether they can go ahead if and when the disease comes under control.
We are sure you will agree we have a duty of care to those wishing to attend and given the present situation, we believe this is the correct decision in these difficult times to ensure the welfare of everyone comes first.
This blog and the Facebook page will be used to update on news about the events when we are in a position to resurrect any if at all possible. It may well be likely that all summer events will have to be cancelled.
It is hoped that a leaf-miner recording day can still be arranged for October and the annual indoor meeting that was cancelled in March has been re-booked for mid November. More news on these 2 events later in the year once the virus situation is known.

Best wishes to all and stay safe

Neil Sherman – Suffolk County Moth Recorder.

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Suffolk Moth Group Field Meetings Update http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2020/03/19/suffolk-moth-group-field-meetings-update/ http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2020/03/19/suffolk-moth-group-field-meetings-update/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:05:09 +0000 Neil http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/?p=8094 Continue reading ]]> Just a note to say the field meetings programme has been updated with details for the Breckland moth night in June, which will be at Cavenham heath NNR.

Please watch the blog and the group’s social media platforms to see if meetings will be going ahead given the Coronavirus outbreak.

Neil Sherman (Suffolk County Recorder)

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Suffolk Moth Group Indoor Meeting Saturday 21st March cancelled. http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2020/03/16/suffolk-moth-group-indoor-meeting-saturday-21st-march-cancelled/ http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2020/03/16/suffolk-moth-group-indoor-meeting-saturday-21st-march-cancelled/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2020 19:10:06 +0000 Neil http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/?p=8090 Continue reading ]]> IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Given the latest government advice to avoid social gatherings and venues, the SMG has regretfully made the decision that it will be in the best interests of everyone to postpone our Indoor Meeting scheduled for Saturday 21st March until later in the year when it is hoped Corona virus will be under control. We are sure you will agree we have a duty of care to those wishing to attend and given the present situation, we believe this is the correct decision in these difficult times to ensure the welfare of everyone comes first. The new date for our Indoor Meeting will be announced in due course.

 

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SUFFOLK MOTH GROUP MEETINGS PROGRAMME 2020. http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2020/03/14/suffolk-moth-group-meetings-programme-2020/ http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2020/03/14/suffolk-moth-group-meetings-programme-2020/#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:43:15 +0000 Neil http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/?p=8087 Continue reading ]]> See below the list of events for the Suffolk Moth Group for 2020. Note that there are still 2 meetings awaiting confirmation. Once this has been obtained then the details will be added to the programme.

SUFFOLK MOTH GROUP MEETINGS PROGRAMME 2020. 

Friday 22nd May – Ramsey Wood RSPB reserve (looking for the Mocha and general recording)
Meet beside entrance to wood just off the road at TM062438 at 8.30pm.

Saturday 30th May – Raydon Wood (looking for Mocha and for general recording)      Meet in the Car park for the Hadleigh Railway walk at TM060404 at 8.30pm.
We will head off from this car park after a short wait to the wood entrance                      further down the road.

Friday 19th June - Cavenham heath, Breckland - for Breckland moths.
Meet in reserve car park at TL744721 at 9pm.
We will move off down the main track for recording after a short wait.

Friday 10th July – Captain’s wood Suffolk Wildlife Trust reserve (for general recording. Olive crescent was recorded from this wood in 2017, so this meeting is arranged to see if any more turn up)
Meet in the reserve car park on right side of School Road at TM420531 at 9pm. We will move off into the wood after a short wait.

Saturday 1st August – Moth morning at Ipswich Golf Course, Purdis Heath (heathland, grassland and wetland species possible). Joint meeting with the Suffolk Branch of Butterfly Conservation.
Meet by the large Ipswich Golf Club sign on the green along Bucklesham            Road at TM204425 at 9.30am. We will then walk up the lane to view traps run              overnight by Neil Sherman, County moth recorder. Note there is no parking at              Ipswich Golf Club, cars to be parked along Bucklesham Road only please.

Friday 14th August – Darsham Marshes Suffolk Wildlife Trust reserve (for wetland species)
Meet in the reserve car park at TM420692 at 8pm.

Friday 28th August – ‘Moth Night’ event at Bawdsey Hall – theme underwing moths. More details to follow later in the year.

Friday 4th September – Wolves Wood RSPB reserve (for possible Clifden Nonpareil and general recording. This wood has a large amount of Aspen so the aim of the meeting is to see if Clifden Nonpareil has colonized the wood, so sugar and wine ropes         will be used as well as light traps)
Meet in the reserve car park at TM053436 at 7pm.

Friday 12th September – Bradfield Woods Suffolk Wildlife Trust reserve (for possible Pale eggar, maybe Clifden Nonpareil and general recording)
Meet in the reserve car park at 7pm. We will move off into the wood after a short wait.

Saturday 10th October – Daytime leaf miner recording day – to be confirmed. Once details are finalized this programme will be updated.

Moth trapping evenings are nice social events and are a really good way to learn more about moths and moth trapping, as well as improving our knowledge of the county’s moths. However, events take place outside in the dark and can run for a few hours until quite late at night (sometimes all night if conditions are really good!) so there are a few things that you will need to bring along so that you have a safe and comfortable evening.

•    a torch is essential (don’t forget to check the batteries are not running low)

•    warm clothing (even if it is a hot day, it can get chilly after dark)

•    suitable footwear (stout walking boots advisable for most meetings, wellies for wet sites)

•    something to drink and a snack to eat

•    something to sit on as we normally run a sheet light as a base and spend a lot of time   close to this

•    insect repellent

•    eye protection against UV light as the bulbs we use emit a lot of it

•    mobile phone (most people have one now anyway!)

Please try to arrive at the advertised time, take care of your own personal safety and listen to the short introductory briefing by myself or another experienced recorder who is running the event about any hazards in the area such as electric cables, slippery paths etc. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian if under 16. If you have any queries before the event please contact myself.

Neil Sherman (moth@sns.org.uk)

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Indoor meeting 21st March 2020. http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2020/03/08/indoor-meeting-21st-march-2020/ http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2020/03/08/indoor-meeting-21st-march-2020/#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2020 08:23:58 +0000 Neil http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/?p=8082 Continue reading ]]>

Just a reminder to all that the indoor meeting for the group is approaching. If you are planning on attending and eating at the pub for lunch I’d like to know before the end of this week please so I can call them and let them know the approximate numbers. If you have already done this I have you noted down so you don’t need to contact me again.

Thanks

Neil (moth@sns.org.uk)

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Many thanks

Neil Sherman (County recorder)

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Suffolk Moth Group Indoor meeting – 21st March 2020 – Bucklesham Village Hall. http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2020/01/11/suffolk-moth-group-indoor-meeting-21st-march-2020-bucklesham-village-hall/ http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2020/01/11/suffolk-moth-group-indoor-meeting-21st-march-2020-bucklesham-village-hall/#comments Sat, 11 Jan 2020 14:45:46 +0000 Neil http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/?p=8070 Continue reading ]]> SUFFOLK MOTH GROUP INDOOR MEETING – 21st March 2020.

Doors will open at 9.30am for setting up, refreshments and general chat plus looking at exhibits. The meeting will officially start from 10am. Some of the group will then be lunching in a local pub just down the road from around 12.30pm onwards. Please let me know if you intend to eat at the pub well before the meeting day so I can phone in advance to let them know numbers. Or you can bring your own food along, the hall can be left open for those doing this. The meeting will continue until we have run out of talks etc, possibly around 4.30-5pm.

This year our guest speaker will be Sharon Hearle from Butterfly Conservation. Sharon is the Eastern Region Senior Conservation Officer and is involved with many Butterfly and Moth projects in the area. Sharon will be telling us about the Regional Action Plan as well as work on the high priority moths in Suffolk which includes Marsh carpet, the Breckland species plus the Sloe carpet.
Following Sharon’s talk there will be the chance for members to show presentations. A digital projector will be available for those with digital presentations or images. This year if members could restrict their talks to 30 minutes duration then that will allow us to show what everyone has produced as well as the chance to ask questions. If you are doing a Powerpoint presentation then you should save it in OpenOffice format or if you use Microsoft Office then Office 2007 format or earlier.
Tables will also be provided for those with exhibits. It would be useful if you are intending on giving a presentation to let me know.
I hope to do a demonstration of a moth dissection for those who are interested, a technique that is not as hard as it first appears.
Refreshments  (tea, coffee and cake/biscuits) will be provided. There will be a request for voluntary contributions towards the cost of hiring the hall.

Bucklesham Village Hall is not far from the Nacton A12/A14 roundabout to the east of Ipswich. From the A12/A14 roundabout take the minor exit after the A12 exit but before the A14 Felixstowe exit. This exit is signposted to Bucklesham and leads via a single track road to Bucklesham Village. At the end of this road you will reach the village, at the T junction turn right into Bucklesham Road. Take the next right turn into Levington Lane and the village hall is a short distance down the lane on the right. A map of the location can be viewed by following this link. The OS Grid Reference for the hall is TM242417. If you need any more detailed instructions in how to get there then do get in contact with myself.

All are welcome – if you are just starting getting interested in moths this is a great event to meet up and find out all about it.
Hopefully see you there!

Neil Sherman, County moth recorder. (moth@sns.org.uk)

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Leaf miner field meeting Sunday 13th October. http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2019/10/13/leaf-miner-field-meeting-sunday-13th-october/ http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2019/10/13/leaf-miner-field-meeting-sunday-13th-october/#comments Sun, 13 Oct 2019 14:32:40 +0000 Neil http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/?p=8038 Continue reading ]]> A forecast with the chance of rain is not the best weather for getting out in the field for recording but as I’ve been stuck in front of the computer for too many hours recently was nice just to get out. In the end the rain arrived as predicted at lunchtime, a shame, as it meant the visit to a second site was called off.
Only 3 other recorders plus myself turned out for the meeting. The aim was to primarily search the Poplar and Willow trees to see if we could note the scarcer species associated with them. The relatively new arrival to the UK Phyllonorycter pastorella was one of the hoped for species (on long-leaved Willows), but, sadly, we failed to locate it.
Just over 40sp were recorded, a little less than expected. Some species of tree seemed totally devoid of any mines for reasons unknown. Species of interest included Phyllonorycter comparella (mine on Grey poplar, a scarce species mostly found in west Suffolk at present), Phyllocnistis saligna and xenia (on Crack willow and Grey poplar respectively), Ectoedemia hannoverella (on fallen Black poplar hybrid leaves), Phyllonorycter strigulatella (mines on Italian alder) and a Maiden’s blush larva on Oak.

So the field meetings season has now drawn to a close for another year. Watch this space for news on the group’s annual indoor meeting early in the spring next year – planning for this will begin in the very near future.

Neil

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Meeting tomorrow. http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2019/10/12/meeting-tomorrow/ http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2019/10/12/meeting-tomorrow/#comments Sat, 12 Oct 2019 18:12:18 +0000 Neil http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/?p=8036 Continue reading ]]> It’s been really difficult to call what the weather is going to do tomorrow. At the moment it is looking OK for the morning so the plan is to go ahead, at least until lunchtime or until the rain gets bad (if it does). Of course if it is really tipping it down then the meeing will be off. Some of the main recorders cannot make the following weekend so this is another reason to try and carry on as planned this week.

Neil

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Suffolk Moth group leaf miner day – a reminder that it is this Sunday (13th). http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2019/10/09/suffolk-moth-group-leaf-miner-day-a-reminder-that-it-is-this-sunday-13th/ http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2019/10/09/suffolk-moth-group-leaf-miner-day-a-reminder-that-it-is-this-sunday-13th/#comments Wed, 09 Oct 2019 16:54:07 +0000 Neil http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/?p=8033 Continue reading ]]> Just a reminder to say that the annual end of season leaf miner recording day for the group is this Sunday -  13th October, meeting at Rampart’s Field picnic site car park (TL788715) at 10.30am. We will then move off in convoy the short distance to a small parking area just off the A1101 to do our recording on West stow country park.
I’ll be watching the weather forecast as the week progresses, at the moment it’s a bit changeable. As long as there isn’t any heavy rain it will still go ahead. Watch this space for any news of cancellation the night before.

Neil

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<![CDATA[ <p>See below the list of events for the Suffolk Moth Group for 2020. Note that there are still 2 meetings awaiting confirmation. Once this has been obtained then the details will be added to the programme.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>SUFFOLK MOTH GROUP MEETINGS PROGRAMME 2020. </strong></span></p> <p><strong> Friday 22nd May &#8211; Ramsey Wood RSPB reserve</strong> (looking for the Mocha and general recording)<br /> <strong>Meet beside entrance to wood just off the road at TM062438 at 8.30pm.</strong></p> <p><strong>Saturday 30th May &#8211; Raydon Wood</strong> (looking for Mocha and for general recording)      <strong>Meet in the Car park for the Hadleigh Railway walk at TM060404 at 8.30pm.</strong><br /> We will head off from this car park after a short wait to the wood entrance                      further down the road.</p> <p><strong></strong><b>Friday 19th June</b> <b>-</b> <b>Cavenham heath, Breckland </b>- for Breckland moths.<br /> <b>Meet in reserve car park at TL744721 at 9pm.</b><br /> We will move off down the main track for recording after a short wait.</p> <p><strong>Friday 10th July &#8211; Captain&#8217;s wood Suffolk Wildlife Trust reserve</strong> (for general recording. Olive crescent was recorded from this wood in 2017, so this meeting is arranged to see if any more turn up)<br /> <strong>Meet in the reserve car park on right side of School Road at TM420531 at 9pm.</strong> We will move off into the wood after a short wait.</p> <p><strong>Saturday 1st August &#8211; Moth morning at Ipswich Golf Course, Purdis Heath</strong> (heathland, grassland and wetland species possible). Joint meeting with the Suffolk Branch of Butterfly Conservation.<br /> <strong>Meet by the large Ipswich Golf Club sign on the green along Bucklesham            Road at TM204425 at 9.30am.</strong> We will then walk up the lane to view traps run              overnight by Neil Sherman, County moth recorder. <strong>Note there is no parking at              Ipswich Golf Club, cars to be parked along Bucklesham Road only please.</strong></p> <p><strong>Friday 14th August &#8211; Darsham Marshes Suffolk Wildlife Trust reserve</strong> (for wetland species)<br /> <strong>Meet in the reserve car park at TM420692 at 8pm.</strong></p> <p><strong>Friday 28th August &#8211; &#8216;Moth Night&#8217; event at Bawdsey Hall</strong> &#8211; theme underwing moths. More details to follow later in the year.</p> <p><strong>Friday 4th September &#8211; Wolves Wood RSPB reserve</strong> (for possible Clifden Nonpareil and general recording. This wood has a large amount of Aspen so the aim of the meeting is to see if Clifden Nonpareil has colonized the wood, so sugar and wine ropes         will be used as well as light traps)<br /> <strong>Meet in the reserve car park at TM053436 at 7pm.</strong></p> <p><strong>Friday 12th September &#8211; Bradfield Woods Suffolk Wildlife Trust reserve</strong> (for possible Pale eggar, maybe Clifden Nonpareil and general recording)<br /> <strong>Meet in the reserve car park at 7pm.</strong> We will move off into the wood after a short wait.</p> <p><strong>Saturday 10th October &#8211; Daytime leaf miner recording day</strong> &#8211; to be confirmed. Once details are finalized this programme will be updated.</p> <p>Moth trapping evenings are nice social events and are a really good way to learn more about moths and moth trapping, as well as improving our knowledge of the county&#8217;s moths. However, events take place outside in the dark and can run for a few hours until quite late at night (sometimes all night if conditions are really good!) so there are a few things that you will need to bring along so that you have a safe and comfortable evening.</p> <p>•    a torch is essential (don’t forget to check the batteries are not running low)</p> <p>•    warm clothing (even if it is a hot day, it can get chilly after dark)</p> <p>•    suitable footwear (stout walking boots advisable for most meetings, wellies for wet sites)</p> <p>•    something to drink and a snack to eat</p> <p>•    something to sit on as we normally run a sheet light as a base and spend a lot of time   close to this</p> <p>•    insect repellent</p> <p>•    eye protection against UV light as the bulbs we use emit a lot of it</p> <p>•    mobile phone (most people have one now anyway!)</p> <p>Please try to arrive at the advertised time, take care of your own personal safety and listen to the short introductory briefing by myself or another experienced recorder who is running the event about any hazards in the area such as electric cables, slippery paths etc. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian if under 16. If you have any queries before the event please contact myself.</p> <p>Neil Sherman (moth@sns.org.uk)</p> ]]>
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<title>Indoor meeting 21st March 2020.</title>
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<![CDATA[ Just a reminder to all that the indoor meeting for the group is approaching. If you are planning on attending and eating at the pub for lunch I&#8217;d like to know before the end of this week please so I &#8230; <a href="http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2020/03/08/indoor-meeting-21st-march-2020/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a> ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <div> <div> <h3>Just a reminder to all that the indoor meeting for the group is approaching. If you are planning on attending and eating at the pub for lunch I&#8217;d like to know before the end of this week please so I can call them and let them know the approximate numbers. If you have already done this I have you noted down so you don&#8217;t need to contact me again.</h3> </div> <div>Thanks</div> <div> <h3>Neil (moth@sns.org.uk)</h3> </div> </div> ]]>
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<title>Call for records please.</title>
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<![CDATA[ I would like to ask if anyone has any outstanding records for 2019 then could they please get them to me as soon as they are able before the moth season for this year really starts to get going. Please &#8230; <a href="http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2020/02/15/call-for-records-please/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a> ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>I would like to ask if anyone has any outstanding records for 2019 then could they please get them to me as soon as they are able before the moth season for this year really starts to get going. Please see the Suffolk Moth website for details on how I would like to receive them.</p> <p>Many thanks</p> <p>Neil Sherman (County recorder)</p> ]]>
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<title>Suffolk Moth Group Indoor meeting – 21st March 2020 – Bucklesham Village Hall.</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2020 14:45:46 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ SUFFOLK MOTH GROUP INDOOR MEETING &#8211; 21st March 2020. Doors will open at 9.30am for setting up, refreshments and general chat plus looking at exhibits. The meeting will officially start from 10am. Some of the group will then be lunching &#8230; <a href="http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2020/01/11/suffolk-moth-group-indoor-meeting-21st-march-2020-bucklesham-village-hall/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a> ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>SUFFOLK MOTH GROUP INDOOR MEETING &#8211; 21st March 2020.</p> <p>Doors will open at 9.30am for setting up, refreshments and general chat plus looking at exhibits. The meeting will officially start from 10am. Some of the group will then be lunching in a local pub just down the road from around 12.30pm onwards. Please let me know if you intend to eat at the pub well before the meeting day so I can phone in advance to let them know numbers. Or you can bring your own food along, the hall can be left open for those doing this. The meeting will continue until we have run out of talks etc, possibly around 4.30-5pm.</p> <p>This year our guest speaker will be Sharon Hearle from Butterfly Conservation. Sharon is the Eastern Region Senior Conservation Officer and is involved with many Butterfly and Moth projects in the area. Sharon will be telling us about the Regional Action Plan as well as work on the high priority moths in Suffolk which includes Marsh carpet, the Breckland species plus the Sloe carpet.<br /> Following Sharon&#8217;s talk there will be the chance for members to show presentations. A digital projector will be available for those with digital presentations or images. This year if members could restrict their talks to 30 minutes duration then that will allow us to show what everyone has produced as well as the chance to ask questions. If you are doing a Powerpoint presentation then you should save it in OpenOffice format or if you use Microsoft Office then Office 2007 format or earlier.<br /> Tables will also be provided for those with exhibits. It would be useful if you are intending on giving a presentation to let me know.<br /> I hope to do a demonstration of a moth dissection for those who are interested, a technique that is not as hard as it first appears.<br /> Refreshments  (tea, coffee and cake/biscuits) will be provided. There will be a request for voluntary contributions towards the cost of hiring the hall.</p> <p>Bucklesham Village Hall is not far from the Nacton A12/A14 roundabout to the east of Ipswich. From the A12/A14 roundabout take the minor exit after the A12 exit but before the A14 Felixstowe exit. This exit is signposted to Bucklesham and leads via a single track road to Bucklesham Village. At the end of this road you will reach the village, at the T junction turn right into Bucklesham Road. Take the next right turn into Levington Lane and the village hall is a short distance down the lane on the right. A map of the location can be viewed by following this link. The OS Grid Reference for the hall is TM242417. If you need any more detailed instructions in how to get there then do get in contact with myself.</p> <p>All are welcome &#8211; if you are just starting getting interested in moths this is a great event to meet up and find out all about it.<br /> Hopefully see you there!</p> <p>Neil Sherman, County moth recorder. (moth@sns.org.uk)</p> ]]>
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<title>Leaf miner field meeting Sunday 13th October.</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Oct 2019 14:32:40 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ A forecast with the chance of rain is not the best weather for getting out in the field for recording but as I&#8217;ve been stuck in front of the computer for too many hours recently was nice just to get &#8230; <a href="http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2019/10/13/leaf-miner-field-meeting-sunday-13th-october/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a> ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>A forecast with the chance of rain is not the best weather for getting out in the field for recording but as I&#8217;ve been stuck in front of the computer for too many hours recently was nice just to get out. In the end the rain arrived as predicted at lunchtime, a shame, as it meant the visit to a second site was called off.<br /> Only 3 other recorders plus myself turned out for the meeting. The aim was to primarily search the Poplar and Willow trees to see if we could note the scarcer species associated with them. The relatively new arrival to the UK <em>Phyllonorycter pastorella</em> was one of the hoped for species (on long-leaved Willows), but, sadly, we failed to locate it.<br /> Just over 40sp were recorded, a little less than expected. Some species of tree seemed totally devoid of any mines for reasons unknown. Species of interest included <em>Phyllonorycter comparella</em> (mine on Grey poplar, a scarce species mostly found in west Suffolk at present), <em>Phyllocnistis saligna</em> and <em>xenia</em> (on Crack willow and Grey poplar respectively), <em>Ectoedemia hannoverella</em> (on fallen Black poplar hybrid leaves), <em>Phyllonorycter strigulatella</em> (mines on Italian alder) and a Maiden&#8217;s blush larva on Oak.</p> <p>So the field meetings season has now drawn to a close for another year. Watch this space for news on the group&#8217;s annual indoor meeting early in the spring next year &#8211; planning for this will begin in the very near future.</p> <p>Neil</p> ]]>
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<title>Meeting tomorrow.</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2019 18:12:18 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ It&#8217;s been really difficult to call what the weather is going to do tomorrow. At the moment it is looking OK for the morning so the plan is to go ahead, at least until lunchtime or until the rain gets &#8230; <a href="http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2019/10/12/meeting-tomorrow/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a> ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>It&#8217;s been really difficult to call what the weather is going to do tomorrow. At the moment it is looking OK for the morning so the plan is to go ahead, at least until lunchtime or until the rain gets bad (if it does). Of course if it is really tipping it down then the meeing will be off. Some of the main recorders cannot make the following weekend so this is another reason to try and carry on as planned this week.</p> <p>Neil</p> ]]>
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<title>Suffolk Moth group leaf miner day – a reminder that it is this Sunday (13th).</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2019 16:54:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ Just a reminder to say that the annual end of season leaf miner recording day for the group is this Sunday -  13th October, meeting at Rampart’s Field picnic site car park (TL788715) at 10.30am. We will then move off &#8230; <a href="http://suffolkmoths.org.uk/blog/index.php/2019/10/09/suffolk-moth-group-leaf-miner-day-a-reminder-that-it-is-this-sunday-13th/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a> ]]>
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<![CDATA[ <p>Just a reminder to say that the annual end of season leaf miner recording day for the group is this Sunday -  13th October, meeting at Rampart’s Field picnic site car park (TL788715) at 10.30am. We will then move off in convoy the short distance to a small parking area just off the A1101 to do our recording on West stow country park.<br /> I&#8217;ll be watching the weather forecast as the week progresses, at the moment it&#8217;s a bit changeable. As long as there isn&#8217;t any heavy rain it will still go ahead. Watch this space for any news of cancellation the night before.</p> <p>Neil</p> ]]>
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