Author Archives: Raymond Watson

After the promising early start to the spring I decided to continue during the clear moonlit nights. I think it was worth it as along with daytime catches I added a number of site firsts as well as new for … Continue reading →

I refer to Depressaria chaerophylli of which I have taken a further 5 in the last 2 days. Surely others must be finding them in light traps not just me and Paul K. Apart from that my catches have followed … Continue reading →

in this notably warm and early spring but looks OK from mid-week on. Like others I have been enjoying the recent mothing. So a report here for my home site at Hollesley. The orthosias are still going strong though as … Continue reading →

I have been spreading my wings a little to take me beyond Hollesley to locations I have landowner permission for moth trapping. To date these have comprised Bromeswell Green (mid month), Tangham (30th) and Staverton Park (31st). Highlights therefore cover … Continue reading →

Ran my traps again last night as the breeze was not as strong as forecasted and despite it being clear with a strong moon turned up the biggest catch of the year so far, mainly owing to Common Quaker. 16 … Continue reading →

Nothing dramatic here with low counts compared to some but a gradual progression of the seasonal species. Agonopterix heracliana and scopariella from mid Feb and A. alstromeriana from 4th March. Oak Beauty from 4th March. Clouded Drab and Hebrew Character … Continue reading →

Captured 3 Orthosia cerasi (Common Quaker) last night at Hollesley. Yes the season has started now the wind and rain has eased off a little. It is generally poor at the start of the year here and I have so … Continue reading →

2013 was a mixed year with a cold slow start, a reasonable mid and late summer playing catch-up with some good immigration and with a poor finish. My top 5 moths in descending order were, Large Yellow Underwing, Setaceous Hebrew … Continue reading →

Ran my Robinson MV and Twin actinic Skinner on all three nights taking 9, 16 and 7 species showing species lingering from autumn and winter species. Like Neil I have yet to take a Sprawler. It is not recorded in … Continue reading →