Category Archives: Sightings

Oulton Marshes moth night 6th August 2016.

Posted on 8 August 2016 by Neil

6 people turned up for this meeting at the very interesting Oulton marshes site that has produced good catches in the past. 9 traps deployed, with a mix of actinic and mv covering the wet meadows and woodland edge. Bit … Continue reading →

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Caloptilia cuculipennella arrives at IGC.

Posted on 8 August 2016 by Neil

I’ve now had my first ever records of this species. My first observation was last Thursday (4th). Walking down my garden path on the way home from work, I noticed some spun up cones on Ash in my hedge. They … Continue reading →

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Two recent trips away from home.

Posted on 8 August 2016 by Raymond Watson

Visited the Suffolk Wildlife Captain’s Wood on 31st July. This is the first year I have been visiting the site and whilst the year is not the best for moths I have been able to chose when I visit at … Continue reading →

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Weird Buff ermine.

Posted on 2 August 2016 by Neil

Had this ‘smoky’ Buff ermine with grey scales around the wingtips and on the thorax at the end of last month, thought I’d post a photo for interest. Neil

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Late July at IGC.

Posted on 2 August 2016 by Neil

The cooler wetter conditions today have given me time to collect my thoughts on the second half of July here at IGC. I agree with Raymond, the season has been running around 2 weeks later than recent years here too. … Continue reading →

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Late July Moths

Posted on 1 August 2016 by Raymond Watson

Late July at home in Hollesley has improved from earlier in this season though numbers and diversity hasn’t reached recent years peaks. One night made the 200 species mark though. The season still seems around 2 weeks late to me … Continue reading →

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Walberswick Common, Palmer’s Lane, moth night this coming weekend.

Posted on 29 July 2016 by Neil

The moth meeting this coming weekend will be on Saturday evening. Grid reference TM490754. Meet at 8.30pm. Here are the directions again. Entering Walberswick village, left after Church, Palmers Lane, follow single track dead end road to car park and … Continue reading →

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The Wormwood

Posted on 28 July 2016 by keith

I trapped at home last night. Best moth being The Wormwood, a moth I seem to have the pleasure of encountering on average every year in recent years at home in Bradwell. Moth numbers were not impressive as has largely … Continue reading →

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Hummer et al

Posted on 28 July 2016 by tonyhopkins

Just seen a hummingbird hawk in the garden this morning. The MV trap produced a nice August thorn and a rather jaded balsam carpet. This is the first time I’ve seen the latter species here. Late for the first brood … Continue reading →

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Two moth nights in Herringfleet

Posted on 27 July 2016 by keith

On the 21st Brian and I went to Herringfleet marshes. The target here was White-mantled Wainscot and I was also hopeful for Evergestis limbata as I was almost certain it was lightly established at nearby Herringfleet Hills, about 1/3 of … Continue reading →

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