Author Archives: Raymond Watson

Exceptionally mild weather and winds from the south

I’ve had my traps out at home regularly recently encouraged by the mild weather and reports of migrants from Africa. Last night I took a Syncopacma polychromella of which a large number have been reported reaching the country along with … Continue reading

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New species to me as a spin-off from plant collecting

During October whilst on the local salt-marsh at Hollesley as part of my investigation into Eucosma tripoliana I picked a couple of rush stems to return home for identification. The rush was Juncus maritimus. I happened to leave the stems … Continue reading

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A few moths here too.

Thank you for the post Neil. Has anyone else anything interesting to report? I’ve had a few moths. More Merveille du Jour this year than the total in the last 3, quite a lot of Mottled Umber and Feathered Thorn … Continue reading

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Autumn Moths at Hollesley

Now that the weather looks rather wintery for a week or so I thought it time to relate my recent catches. Nothing particularly special to report though. The migrant interest has declined, though I have added a further Pearly Underwing … Continue reading

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Early September with National Moth Nights, Hollesley.

Poor weather and a lengthy spell of food poisoning meant no trapping till 6th September. Things hotted up then especially during the National Moth Nights during which I trapped every night with my standard two MV traps and took part … Continue reading

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Late August Hollesley

As the season moves on and moth numbers drop it is time to report the few days at the end of August for my garden at Hollesley. The migrant feature of this summer continues. Vestals avoided me on the day … Continue reading

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Mid-August Hollesley

The turn in the weather gives me the opportunity to review the last two weeks for a report. Numbers in catches have decreased as the season moves on with fewer micros and some autumnal species emerging such as Red Underwing, … Continue reading

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Late July, Early August with migrants.

This is the first year since I got back to mothing when migrants have been a significant feature though it can sometimes be difficult when local species become abundant to decide if they are also immigrant boosted. A point in … Continue reading

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One before the storm

Just a quick note as it looks like the weather will stop trapping for a while. The Mompha are propinquella. The colour of the head and thorax is not a good guide only the patterning in the terminal quarter works. … Continue reading

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Mid-July moths, Hollesley and around

Set my traps up on 13th, 14th, 17th, 19th and 21st at home and went mobile to Staverton Park on 14th and Tangham on 19th. 200 plus species at home on 14 and 21st. Ran on 17th following strong west … Continue reading

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