Author Archives: Neil

Turnip explosion!

Posted on 31 July 2018 by Neil

Have other recorders noticed good numbers of Turnip moth in their traps of late? I found quite a few in the traps today so counted them – 250 in my 2 lights. Can’t remember seeing that high a number at … Continue reading →

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Carlton marshes meeting this weekend – going for Saturday night (28th).

Posted on 26 July 2018 by Neil

Been holding out on choosing a night for this meeting due to the changing weather. It is now looking like it will be safer to trap on Saturday night as there is now the very strong possiblity that there will … Continue reading →

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Groton wood daytime meeting 21st July 2018.

Posted on 22 July 2018 by Neil

6 recorders met up for this daytime meeting at Groton wood to look for moths, larvae and leaf mines. It was a hot, dry afternoon so we soon headed into the shady wood where the temperature was much more pleasant. … Continue reading →

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Belated summer moth news from Purdis heath.

Posted on 20 July 2018 by Neil

It’s been a long time since I’ve had a chance to write a report on the moths seen at the golf course, simply because I’ve had limited time. Various work, home and other commitments plus a couple of holidays has … Continue reading →

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Groton wood meeting this weekend – an important update.

Posted on 19 July 2018 by Neil

Unfortunately as the 2 main leaders with keys to the site cannot make the evening meeting regrettably it has been decided to cancel this part of the recording session. The afternoon leaf mine and larval hunt will continue as planned … Continue reading →

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Groton wood meeting this weekend.

Posted on 18 July 2018 by Neil

Here is a reminder for this weekend’s meeting. Note it is a daytime and night recording event. I can only attend the afternoon recording session – I have to be at work very early on the Sunday morning so cannot … Continue reading →

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Suffolk Moth Group event Redgrave Fen – 23rd June 2018.

Posted on 25 June 2018 by Neil

7 moth-ers met up for this meeting, recording in the Redgrave (Suffolk side) area of the fen, a place we have trapped a few times before. 6 traps deployed (3 actinic + 3 MV). Lots of Mosquitoes around to begin … Continue reading →

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Moth meeting this weekend – change of venue to Redgrave Fen.

Posted on 21 June 2018 by Neil

As the group has already surveyed at Knettishall heath this month, it has been decided not to go there this weekend but instead to bring forward the Redgrave fen meeting. So meet in the reserve car park for 9pm on … Continue reading →

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Currant clearwings

Posted on 6 June 2018 by Neil

Currant clearwing is now out on the wing. Put the pheromone out in the garden near my Currant bushes this afternoon and 7 came in, the most I’ve ever seen here at one time. Even after putting the pheromone away … Continue reading →

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Groton wood SMG meeting 26th May 2018.

Posted on 6 June 2018 by Neil

Apologies for the late report on this event. I’ve been very busy recently and haven’t had much time to catch up on report writing. 7 moth-ers met up for this meeting, at another of the Suffolk Wildlife trust’s woodland reserves. … Continue reading →

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