Author Archives: Neil

First time it felt warm for ages yesterday, and with cloud forecast overnight I ran 4 traps, 2 at home and 2 at the sheds. I didn’t have really high hopes of a big catch, as I think it takes … Continue reading →

Had my first Adela cuprella today (just the one). Flying over a flowering Sallow in a warm sheltered area away from the cool breeze. First Speckled wood of the year there too. Only moth I’ve seen this week so far! … Continue reading →

Brrr! With it being so chilly outside now my moth traps will be staying in the garage until it warms up again. So, I’ve got a bit of time to reflect on the last week. Trapped twice, on the 18th … Continue reading →

I’m finding this spring very frustrating for moth recording. Even fairly warm nights are not producing respectable catches in my garden traps (been restricted to these this week due to illness). Orthosia numbers have been poor, with only the Common … Continue reading →

Been trapping some more the last few nights, not as good as Sunday night however as conditions cooler. Nothing of note on the 4th, bit more interest 5th with 30 Frosted green noted, my second highest ever count at this … Continue reading →

Ran 2 traps in the woods last night, hoping for a good catch with the mild conditions. Wasn’t expecting the thunderstorms to hit not long after starting up the traps however! So both traps pretty wet this morning but still … Continue reading →

It has been a long slow slog this spring waiting for the moths to get going. The combination of cool or wet nights hasn’t helped at all on this side of the country. I have tried the traps a few … Continue reading →