Author Archives: Raymond Watson

Wondered if it was a silly idea putting the traps out with gusty conditions last night but the catch was better than expected. Still relatively low numbers and 21 species but showing progress. The first cockchafer turned up. Prominents evident … Continue reading →

In common with others who have posted on this site the poor 2013 season crawls on. No species new to my site list for the last 10 days. Still picking up Orthosias and a Chestnut on 10th May. Still have … Continue reading →

Not high numbers but a good diversity and some pleasing catches. Highest species count was last night at 21 and with 16 on 4th and 5th. Of the routine species (for my location) since my last post have been Frosted … Continue reading →

I have a striking abundance of Agonopterix alstromeriana at the moment. They are equaling or exceeding the total for the top Orthosia species despite not seeming to be attracted or held by the twin actinic Skinner Trap. I have trapped … Continue reading →

After the dismal start to the year the slightly milder weather has seen a slow build up of typical spring species. I have been trapping on 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th and 12th with each night better than the last. Tonight … Continue reading →

Gave it a go on 3 nights here before the Siberian weather comes in. All different weather conditions yet all with light winds. 6th turned up the biggest catch. Total species Agonopterix heracliana, Tortricodes alternella, March Moth, Early Moth, Pale … Continue reading →

Handful of moths for me at Hollesley before the cooler easterlies threaten. Acleris ferrugana, Pale Brindled Beauty, Early Moth, Spring Usher, Dotted Border, Grey Shoulder-knot, Satellite and Chestnut from 2 nights trapping. Long range forecast is not encouraging.

Thought the mild spell would bring more moths than it has but non-the-less there has been a good diversity. 7 moths in total has been the best nights catch. Species have included one addition to my site list Acleris hastiana, … Continue reading →

Yes as Matthew reports there are a few more around at the present. Weather should be OK for a few more days. I had 19 species last night from 2 traps. Most abundant was Phyllonorycter messaniella but the best for … Continue reading →