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Meeting this Saturday night (16th July) – Chalk Lane, King’s Forest

Posted on 14 July 2016 by Neil

Some of us are meeting up for a moth night at Chalk Lane, Kings Forest this Saturday evening. All are welcome, meet at the gate at the start of Chalk Lane (TL824753) at 9pm. Hopefully there will be no rain … Continue reading →

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More late June news from IGC – immigrants arrive despite the ‘Brexit’

Posted on 28 June 2016 by Neil

I’ve run light traps a few more times since my last posting and here is the news of interest. Firstly, the common tortrix moths normally seen in their hundreds here have just not got going yet, perhaps apart from Archips … Continue reading →

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SMG meeting Orfordness 25th June 2016.

Posted on 28 June 2016 by Neil

With heavy rain falling before the meeting and during the drive to Orford Quay to meet the boat to Orfordness, hopes were not high for this night. However, the rain was due to clear which it promptly did and it … Continue reading →

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Ton up here at IGC too at last.

Posted on 23 June 2016 by Neil

My highest count of the year last night, despite (or because of) the rain.2 traps at home 115sp noted with a few species of interest: Red-necked footman, Festoon (at least 5), Dogs tooth (a wanderer from the coast), Morophaga choragella, … Continue reading →

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Orfordness meeting reminder – this Saturday night (25th).

Posted on 20 June 2016 by Neil

Just a reminder that it is the Orfordness field meeting this Saturday night (overnight stay on reserve). Places are limited, I know of 4 people who are coming so far so there is still space for a few more. Meet … Continue reading →

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National moth night part 2 at IGC.

Posted on 19 June 2016 by Neil

A late posting on this night as I’ve been away in Ireland for a week. Bit better than the first night with more moths noted – 48sp. 2 hawk moths – a Pine and an Eyed (my first for the … Continue reading →

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Moth night part 1 9th June – Big disappointment.

Posted on 10 June 2016 by Neil

A poor first Moth night here at IGC. 2 traps run up in the woods only 36sp, only thing of minor note was the first record of Brindled white spot for the year. Not even many xylostella, only 3! No … Continue reading →

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Cavenham Heath NNR meeting 4th June 2016.

Posted on 6 June 2016 by Neil

Finally some warm conditions to get out and about in. A couple of us arrived early for the meeting to do a bit of sweeping for micros in the late evening warmth. Hordes of Plutella xylostella about, easily 1000+. A … Continue reading →

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Things picking up slightly at last!

Posted on 6 June 2016 by Neil

Finally, some warmer weather after the dismal conditions last week has started the moth numbers building. Been some interesting sightings that are reported below, as well as a reasonably successful meeting on Cavenham heath that will be in a seperate … Continue reading →

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Cavenham Heath meeting – change of date.

Posted on 2 June 2016 by Neil

Due to the poor weather forecast for Friday, the meeting at Cavenham Heath has been changed to Saturday night (4th June). Same meeting details. Please watch the blog if you are thinking of coming as it may be it could … Continue reading →

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