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2 for ID
I’ve been struggling to put a name to these two that I caught in my garden trap in Ipswich last night, so I was hoping someone with a bit more knowledge might be able to help me out. Am I … Continue reading
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Muggy night in Bradwell
Last night I ran my traps at home and it was very worthwhile. In fact, suddenly, the season seems to be where it should for a typical year. The 4 traps scattered in varied habitats produced a very good mix … Continue reading
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Ton up here at IGC too at last.
My highest count of the year last night, despite (or because of) the rain.2 traps at home 115sp noted with a few species of interest: Red-necked footman, Festoon (at least 5), Dogs tooth (a wanderer from the coast), Morophaga choragella, … Continue reading
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Ton up at last!
Tuesday evening Keith accompanied me on a visit to one of my sites alongside the River Waveney. With clearing skies and a large moon appearing soon after dark we feared it would be another evening in the pattern of most … Continue reading
National moth night part 2 at IGC.
A late posting on this night as I’ve been away in Ireland for a week. Bit better than the first night with more moths noted – 48sp. 2 hawk moths – a Pine and an Eyed (my first for the … Continue reading
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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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The wrong species of Lampronia
Saturday 11th I was at Blocka Carr and Fen at Fritton. The target species was Lampronia capitella. Only the previous week one had been taken in Norfolk at Strumpshaw and starting last year having found Red Currant at Blocka Carr … Continue reading
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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Moth night part 1 9th June – Big disappointment.
A poor first Moth night here at IGC. 2 traps run up in the woods only 36sp, only thing of minor note was the first record of Brindled white spot for the year. Not even many xylostella, only 3! No … Continue reading
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