Author Archives: Tony Prichard

Olive Crescent larvae – part deux

Just got back from a rather brief visit to Great Martins Wood, as I arrived the rain started coming down in earnest. There’s plenty of Sweet Chestnut in the wood and it didn’t take long to turn up a couple … Continue reading

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Search for Olive Crescent larvae

Neil Sherman and myself had a wander around the privately owned Old Hall Wood yesterday. We were looking for Olive Crescent larvae after we had several of the adult moth turn up to light at a group moth night there … Continue reading

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L-album Wainscot second brood has appeared

I had three fresh L-album Wainscot in the trap on Thursday night, first I’ve seen of the second brood this year. Nothing too much else of interest in the trap apart from the usual fare, still quite good numbers of … Continue reading

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Recent web site problems

You may have noticed problemss accessing the web site recently. The hosting company has had a few problems with cyber attacks – these should hopefully now be resolved. Tony

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Cost of running a moth trap

Following a recent conversation at a moth night and a comment on an email group I got to wondering how much it actually costs to run a moth trap overnight. The formula is quite simple to use as long as … Continue reading

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Toadflax Brocade larvae in south Ipswich

I’ve just had a report of a Toadflax Brocade sighting from a south Ipswich garden, where it was feeding on Purple Toadflax. I’ve had problems tracking down the larvae of this species in the last few years in Suffolk so … Continue reading

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Sudbury area, some larvae – 15th September 2012

I was out doing some day-time searching for larvae and leaf-mines yesterday in the Sudbury area. I’d say that both currently appear to be a bit thin on the ground. From the larvae I’ve seen at this site and others … Continue reading

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SMG Moth Night – Dunwich Forest – 14th September 2012

Four people turned up for this meeting – the last on the year’s programme. With the breeze appearing to come from the south we headed to our usual spot on the northern edge of the forest, although on reaching the … Continue reading

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Ipswich Moths and some leaf-mines

Nothing too much to report from my garden trap – it starts going quiet at this time of year. Square-spot Rustics are now out in force while Straw Underwing seems to have faded away. Feathered Ranunculus, Setaceous Hebrew Character, Large … Continue reading

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SMG Moth Night – Knettishall Heath – 31st August 2012

Five turned up for this event, our first visit to the site since it has become a SWT reserve. As there was a clear sky the open areas of the heath were avoided as temperatures were expected to drop. All … Continue reading

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