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SMG event this weekend (23rd/24th June).

Posted on 21 June 2017 by Neil

As the group moved the date of the Great Yarmouth meeting forward to last Saturday (where it was very successful), this weekend is free. The general feeling last week was a return to the brecks would be in order so … Continue reading →

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Suffolk Moth group events this weekend.

Posted on 15 June 2017 by Neil

As conditions look favourable this weekend there will be an event on both Friday and Saturday nights. First, on Friday evening (16th) it will be the planned event for the dates at Old Hall wood, Bentley. Details on the list … Continue reading →

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Yellow-legged clearwing

Posted on 12 June 2017 by Neil

Found another female Yellow-legged clearwing today, this time trapped in my polytunnel up around the workshed complex. Seems to be having a good year with me, so one to look out for. Also another Currant clearwing this afternoon, attracted to … Continue reading →

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Grass rivulet.

Posted on 11 June 2017 by Neil

Last night (10th) I trapped not one but two Grass rivulets here at IGC. This is a new species for the site but I am wondering where they came from as the foodplant (Yellow rattle) isn’t present close by. I … Continue reading →

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SMG meeting Lakenheath Warren/Elveden, Suffolk 9/06/2017.

Posted on 10 June 2017 by Neil

10 moth-ers met up at Mayday farm in the forest before heading down to the edge of Lakenheath warren. Sadly the forecast cloud cover wasn’t around on arrival so a bright moon was starting to rise and it felt a … Continue reading →

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SMG meeting Mayday farm this week.

Posted on 8 June 2017 by Neil

Looking at the weather forecast for the weekend Friday night is looking the better of the two nights for fieldwork, with cloudy skies and light winds. Saturday is partially cloudy but windier with heavier rain during the day. So see … Continue reading →

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SMG Moth night Reydon wood, Suffolk 3rd June 2017.

Posted on 5 June 2017 by Neil

7 moth-ers attended this meeting at the Suffolk Wildlife trust’s Reydon wood reserve. The wood contains a good range of species of trees and shrubs including a few conifers. There are also a few grassy rides and clearwings with wildflowers … Continue reading →

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Greenhouse clearwings.

Posted on 5 June 2017 by Neil

On Saturday afternoon, I walked into my greenhouse in my garden to find a Yellow-legged clearwing female buzzing around the roof. Not the first time I’ve seen this moth on the site and also not the first time I’ve found … Continue reading →

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May report from IGC.

Posted on 2 June 2017 by Neil

The first week of the month was poor with little seen. I was them away on holiday, retuning mid-month to find conditions had improved. In fact the good weather continued right through until the month’s end, keeping me very busy … Continue reading →

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SMG moth night Reydon wood – POSTPONED TILL SATURDAY NIGHT (3rd June)

Posted on 2 June 2017 by Neil

As the weather forecast has changed for the worst during the day today it has been decided to postpone the Reydon wood meeting till tomorrow evening as it should be dry then. In future due to our changing weather it … Continue reading →

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