Author Archives: Neil

Visited Wolves wood this lunchtime to try and see Micropterix mansuetella. I checked the Hawthorn bush where adults had been found by Paul earlier this week, but most of the flowers were out of reach and were not viewable. After … Continue reading →

35sp again in the garden trap last night, moths of possible interest included Light brocade(5), Nematopogon metaxella, Cydia conicolana, Eulia ministrana (2) and Waved umber. Neil

36sp recorded in my garden trap on the night of the 24th, so things are gradually getting better now some warm weather has arrived. Best moth was Lampronia fuscatella, a moth I’ve never seen before and hence is a new … Continue reading →

35sp noted in 2 traps last night, mainly expected species for the time of year. Two interesting records in relation to the site however – Coronet (not often seen here) and a Dark sword grass. Over 200 Chafers as well, … Continue reading →

Decided to put 2 traps on last night as it seemed warmer. No sooner had I finished setting up and started heading for home it started to rain again! Didn’t last too long so I was hopeful of getting something. … Continue reading →

Trap in the garden caught nothing, first time I not caught anything on a May night in 18 years of trapping. Must have been the 28mm rain the other night here that has killed everything off. Neil

Had 2 traps running last night in the Oak woodland around the worksheds at IGC. Surely there must be some moths around up there, so I thought when I put them out. Did get some moths but still disappointing really … Continue reading →

Had a bit of look for Adela cuprella again today while the weather was good around lunchtime (it didn’t last unfortunately). Managed to see one moth fluttering over a male Sallow bush that had virtually finished flowering at Newbourne springs … Continue reading →