Author Archives: Raymond Watson

2016′s beetle in the traps.

Large numbers of Harpalus rifipes in my traps here at Hollesley on 16th. Did you get them on the Brecks? Anyone else inundated? Did we ever get an ID on that small one that turned up in numbers?Raymond

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Early July Moths

After a poor first half of 2016 we had a spell of summer one week into July. Most moth-ers seem to have taken advantage of it, though numbers were still down for me on early July peaks of the last … Continue reading

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Gardeners check your Brassicas

Significant Plutella xylostella damage to my Kohl Rabi in the garden. I have had similar damage a winter or two ago but this is early in the season and the possible population explosion is worrying.

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A few June moths

Not enough June moths yet to make up for the poor start to the year but non-the-less some interest. My best catch of the year still remains that of the 7th which I have reported on previously, however since then … Continue reading

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Hawk-moth Catches

Could have been better catches for the Moth Nights feature. Two traps for each site/date.  How have others done? At home at Hollesley:- 9th 1 Elephant, 6 Poplar; 10th 1 Elephant, 1 Poplar, 1 Privet, 1 Pine; 11th 6 Elephant, … Continue reading

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June comes good ready for National Moth Nights

Finally the sunny weather has promoted emergences and calm mild nights have let them fly. Best catch on 7th for the year of around 115 species with many early summer species. In anticipation of the moth nights I have yet … Continue reading

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Excursion to the Estuary

Well. This was the first of I don’t know how many to come of my recording of moths species on Havergate Island. I look at the weather forecasts to let the RSPB know as far in advance as realist as … Continue reading

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Early May short warm spell moths.

Strange weather in recent years either good or bad with no compromise. The last 5 days or so have been good. The warmer weather bringing out moths after a dismal April. Are we going to have a second flush. I … Continue reading

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Is May trying to catch up?

My catches here at Hollesley are still only in the teens for species and very few moths but the diversity has increased. Species for the time of year such as Cochylis atricapitana, Evergestis forficalis, Poplar Hawk-moth and Shuttle-shaped Dart are … Continue reading

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Yes good catch Sunday night

I ran my usual two traps at home and also went mobile to the Rendlesham forest. Unfortunately at home the common problem of the trap at the rear garden tripped out the power so most of the early fliers were … Continue reading

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