Author Archives: Neil

Busy week at the end of March at IGC.

Posted on 2 April 2017 by Neil

Was away on holiday for the 3rd week of the month so not sure what I missed moth and weather wise, but on my return at the start of last week it was warm so traps were put out again … Continue reading →

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Moth highlights recently at IGC.

Posted on 17 March 2017 by Neil

Here is a selection of some of the nice moths seen here at IGC recently, only just got round to getting photos of all the moths and having time to upload them. Neil

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They keep coming!

Posted on 14 March 2017 by Neil

More interest in the traps last night here at IGC: another Pale pinion (really dark one compared to previous specimen still in the fridge awaiting photos!), Lead-coloured drab (not seen every year here). 1st year records for Twin-spot quaker (2, … Continue reading →

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More interest in the traps.

Posted on 13 March 2017 by Neil

19sp in the traps last night, with more moths coming onto the wing now. Early grey was new for the season. Also of note for me was a Shoulder stripe, a rare species here last seen 9 years ago! Best … Continue reading →

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Successful indoor meeting.

Posted on 12 March 2017 by Neil

Thanks to all who attended the indoor meeting, was a good day. Plenty of interesting talks (thanks to those who put them together), in fact we didn’t have time for them all! Thanks too to Tony for bringing the projector. … Continue reading →

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Nice catch of springtime moths.

Posted on 12 March 2017 by Neil

Good catch of spring moths at IGC on the night of the 10th in my 4 traps. 18sp. Best Pale pinion, Caloptilia semifascia, Small brindled beauty (3) and Oak nycteoline. Orthosias getting going but no Clouded drab or Twin-spot quaker … Continue reading →

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Indoor meeting – a reminder. It’s this coming weekend – 11th March.

Posted on 6 March 2017 by Neil

Just a quick reminder it is the indoor meeting this coming Saturday. All are welcome for all or part of the day. Hope to see you there! Neil

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Moths again at last!

Posted on 4 March 2017 by Neil

Been a frustrating time recently waiting for a decent window in the weather to run traps. Last night had a promising forecast so 3 traps deployed – 1 at home at 2 up in the woods. Not much in the … Continue reading →

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2017 moth season finally underway.

Posted on 15 February 2017 by Neil

Mild conditions last night so the traps were out here at IGC. 7sp caught, 55 moths. Nothing unexpected but nice to see a number of Spring usher, Pale brindled beauty and March moth. First Small brindled beauty for the year … Continue reading →

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Annual indoor meeting – Bucklesham Village Hall – Saturday 11th March 2017 – 10.30am onwards.

Posted on 4 February 2017 by Neil

Doors will open at 10.30am for setting up, refreshments and general chat and looking at exhibits. We can then start with a few talks if there is time. Some of the group will then be lunching in a local pub … Continue reading →

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