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Somerleyton meeting – 9th June – cancelled

Posted on 9 June 2013 by Tony Prichard

The meeting today, primarily targetting White-barred Clearwing, has been cancelled due to unsuitable weather conditions. We may try to re-schedule in a week or two so if you’re interested in coming along then let me know. Tony

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SMG night Wolves Wood – 1/6/2013.

Posted on 3 June 2013 by Neil

The start of June brought hope that mothing must surely start to get better, but, unfortunately it was not the case on this night. 7 traps were placed along the rides within this ancient woodland site, a venue that has … Continue reading →

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SMG night Sizewell belts – 25/05/2013.

Posted on 27 May 2013 by Neil

Whilst meeting up before heading down to the marshes, a cool breeze was blowing, and with the sky clearing out things didn’t look too promising. Conditions were similar at the trapping site, so lights were put out in the woodland … Continue reading →

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SMG event 18th May 2013 – Lackford lakes.

Posted on 27 May 2013 by Neil

Some early beating for larvae before the lights were switched on started the list off with 4 species – Winter, Green brindled crescent, March moth and probably the most interesting record Maple pug larvae from a large flowering Field maple … Continue reading →

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SMG Moth Night at Lackford Lakes – 17th May – postponed

Posted on 17 May 2013 by Tony Prichard

Given the cold temperatures and looming rain the meeting tonight has been postponed till tomorrow. Apart from that it’s same meeting time and location. If you’re thinking of attending do get in touch tomorrow evening as there’s still a chance … Continue reading →

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Beccles Marsh SMG event 10/05/2013 – a bit slow…

Posted on 11 May 2013 by Neil

As the forecast was poor for Saturday night, we decided to move the event to Friday, hoping that conditions would be better. It was good to find that the breeze had dropped on site so we went ahead with trapping … Continue reading →

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SMG Moth Night at Beccles – date and time changed

Posted on 10 May 2013 by Tony Prichard

With bad weather forecast for Saturday we’ve decided to move this meeting to tonight Friday 10th May 2013 and meeting at 8.15pm to give ourselves a bit more time to go somewhere else if it’s a bit too windy on … Continue reading →

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Quest for the Northern drab at Bawdsey.

Posted on 6 May 2013 by Neil

7 moth-ers met up at Bawdsey picnic site last night to try and see the saltmarsh form of Northern drab, a moth most hadn’t seen for a few years. Matthew had reported the moth was on the wing, having trapped … Continue reading →

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Groton wood 03/05/2013 – First Suffolk Moth Group event for the year.

Posted on 5 May 2013 by Neil

As is typical with the first moth event of the new season, there is always lots of enthusiasm to dust off the traps and get out in the field with the hope of a good start. With 7 people attending … Continue reading →

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BENHS meeting at Weeting, Norfolk in May

Posted on 24 April 2013 by Tony Prichard

In case there is anyone thinking of turning up for this BENHS meeting on the 4th May – don’t. The meeting has been pushed back to the 18th May due to the slow start to the season – Colin Hart … Continue reading →

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