Author Archives: Neil

Saw my first Orange underwing for the year this afternoon at IGC, flying high around Birch. This is about when they normally first appear according to my records. Neil

Like Brian my traps have also been unused for a while so with the forecast of just slightly better conditions last night I gave it a go with 3 (1 at home and 2 in the woods). 14sp trapped, with … Continue reading →

Another mothing window last night, so 2 traps out again in the woods. Surprised to find the contents pretty similar to last time with the catch dominated by March moth (88) and not a lot else. Numbers of Small brindled … Continue reading →

Last night with the mild conditions it was too good a chance to miss in what has been a pretty mediocre early spring for moths. Still 8 degrees at dusk so ran 3 traps, 2 mvs in the woods plus … Continue reading →

Ran a couple of traps up in the woods last night, 6sp seen with an Oak beauty being the only addition to the year list, my earliest ever record (previous earliest in 2014 on the 19th Feb). Neil

I ran a single trap on Monday night (9th) up in the woods on the golf course as it was cloudy and just about warm enough at 5 degrees. Pleased to find 28 moths in the morning – 14 Spring … Continue reading →

Ran a single trap last night and caught 4sp, with the first Spring usher (2) and March moth appearing. Also 3 Chestnut and a Ypsolopha ustella. May try again Tues night if it stays mild, just before the arctic blast … Continue reading →

As conditions were mild last night, I put a trap out in the woods around the work-sheds at IGC. 4sp recorded, Winter moth (2), Mottled umber (15), Chestnut (1) and Pale brindled beauty (1). Also had a Winter moth and … Continue reading →

Happy New Year to all. The IGC moth list for the new year has started already, with the sighting of a Ypsolopha ustella at the kitchen window this evening. Bit windy to run a trap, shame, as it seems a … Continue reading →