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Moths … at last!

Trapping has been dire here in Woolpit but, after last night, it looks like things are finally on the up. OK, the hoped for Striped Hawk never materialised but I did manage to record 18 species, which included a fine … Continue reading

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An online key to the Phyllonorycter sp’

I’ve just stumbled across this free online key to Phyllonorycters and would be interested in hearing what the rest of the group think: http://identify.naturalis.nl/lithocolletinae According to the initial source (see below), the key includes all 86 North-West European Lithocolletinae (i.e. it covers … Continue reading

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Woolpit Moths

A bit misty this morning in Woolpit, but was pleased to catch a few moths after missing out on the previous nights cloudy skies. Only four species mind – Hebrew Character, Common Quaker, 3 Early Grey’s and a Buttoned Snout.

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Woolpit Moths

Although not quite in the same league as the moth numbers being recorded by Neil at IGC I ran my actinic trap last night and, despite clear skies, managed to record four each of Common Quaker & Hebrew Character plus … Continue reading

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News from Woolpit

As nobody seems to have posted anything for a few days I thought I would drop a short line about what I’ve been catching recently … which is not a lot really. Green-brindled Crescent and Yellow-line Quaker have been my … Continue reading

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Gem-tastic

Well, it’s taken quite a while but I finally managed to add Gem (Nycterosea obstipata) to my Woolpit garden list. Also caught last night were yet another Black Rustic, plus Barred Sallow, Green-brindled Crescent, Red-line and Yellow-line Quaker.

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Blakenham Ivy Blossom

Tempted as I was to join some of the group on the coast this evening I decided not to wander too far and, instead, went to check out the ivy blossom near Little Blakenham. While much was still not in … Continue reading

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Black Rustic

I took my first Black Rustic’s (Aporophyla nigra) here in Woolpit in Sept 2006 – a little later than some but, at the time, a species I knew I would pick up soon enough as it was spreading in Suffolk. Records … Continue reading

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All Quiet on the Western Front

Despite running my trap quite a bit recently it has all been somewhat disappointing, with the number of species recorded seemingly reducing at an ever increasing rate – which I attribute to both a lack of tree cover and the … Continue reading

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Small Rufous in Woolpit

Having been woken at 4:30am by a heavy rain shower I dashed outside to cover the trap as best I could. Despite still being half asleep I potted up a few moths to check on later when I knew my … Continue reading

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