Author Archives: Neil

Ran a trap in the garden last night, again, only listing a few highlights due to lack of time. Best moths Garden tiger (first record since 2004), Tree-lichen beauty and a Cydia amplana. Really wanted to run more light traps … Continue reading →

I too, like others had a bumper catch last night. Time constraints permit me from commenting too much on the catch, will do later on in the week if I find time. Best moth a Dotted footman. Not as many … Continue reading →

Not as many species as Matthew in my 2 traps last night, and not a huge number of moths either really for the time of year. 86sp noted, with moths of interest including Kent black arches, Nut-tree tussock, Coleophora hemerobiella, … Continue reading →

As the last few nights have been poor for trapping, I’ve taken a break to catch up on last week. Certainly was quite good at times, although some nights were clear so there were lower numbers caught. The best night … Continue reading →

151sp noted from 2 traps run in one of the wetland areas on the site. No White-mantled wainscot  nor any migrants at all recorded, but a few moths of note seen. Best was Apotomis lineana, a new moth for the … Continue reading →

The night of the 17th, as reported by others was a very good night for moth trapping, certainly my best night for the year so far. The 2 traps operated recorded 140sp, with large numbers of moths caught (especially micros). … Continue reading →

Another wet morning (and night), another wet trap to look through. Story of the year really! Was worthwhile though, as recorded my highest total for the garden so far this season – 113sp, and quite a good number of moths … Continue reading →