Author Archives: Neil

There seemed to be a big hatch of Orange footman here at IGC last night. The one trap I put out in the woods around the work sheds caught 115! Also in the trap of note were 74 Treble lines, … Continue reading →

Hello Everyone A few more spring species of interest last night here at IGC – Lesser swallow prominent (first for year), A. autumnitella, Caloptilia syringella and Pebble hook-tip (again first for 2011). The warm dry weather looks set to continue … Continue reading →

Not much in the garden trap last night, but did get first year records of Great prominent, Chocolate tip and Shuttle-shaped dart. Neil

Hello Everyone Not too many moths in my trap in the garden here at IGC on the night of the 15th, but some were of interest including a few micros. Only notables listed below: Least black arches – 1 First … Continue reading →

I managed to record Adela cuprella at 3 more locations today: Bromeswell green SWT reserve (40+), Daisy’s walk, Rendlesham (20+ round sallows in river valley) and Staverton lakes (10+). It must be at other sites where the Sallow is still … Continue reading →

A single Plutella xylostella trapped last night, with 16 other species in 2 125w MV Robinson traps. Other moths of slight interest were first year records of Frosted green (20), Lunar marbled brown (7) and an Oak-tree pug. 2 Water … Continue reading →

Hello All A bumper night for moths last night – 22sp seen. First year records of Red chestnut (2), Y. ustella, C.elongella and Brindled pug (2). Small quaker made up most of the catch with 298 trapped! Neil

Five Orange underwings seen today at the golf course, including this one at ground level taking in moisture on one of the greens. Neil

A better catch in the garden trap last night for me, 14sp, 188 moths. There was a notable increase in the number of Small quaker (this making up a lot of the total number of moths). Notable sightings included: Small … Continue reading →

Hello Everyone A single trap in the garden on the night of the 11th didn’t produce anything too unexpected for the time of year, but a good number of Orthosias were seen. 8 species, 97 moths. Highlights included: Small quaker … Continue reading →