Category Archives: Sightings

It was a busy time some nights running traps during the later part of May, but then other times it was very quiet with little caught! Struggling to keep up with it all at the moment with some good nights … Continue reading →

It was nice to see a good selection of moths in the trap this morning, the highlight being the second garden record of Small Ranunculus. I also recorded Cinnabar and Sandy Carpet – the fourth and fifth garden records respectively. … Continue reading →

Any views please on the identification of this tortrix which I believe is Spilonota laricana. 89 species recorded at this vast site. An area I haven’t trapped before. The moth shown was taken in a trap by Sitka Spruce. There … Continue reading →

I have just got back from a couple of weeks in France. What a difference a fortnight makes! Before I went away there were rather thin pickings but now the trap is nearly full in the mornings. The catch has … Continue reading →

Trapped in the garden last night, more in hope than expectation and was pleased to find a single Small Ranunculus amongst the slim pickings.

It has been hard work these last few mornings with the rain and getting a thorough soaking!  However, this morning was dry and a Cypress Carpet was a most welcome capture – this representing macro number 468 for the Bawdsey … Continue reading →

Having watched the weather forecast showing a move to rain and northerly winds I decided to trap on 25th. Routine traps in my garden and wandered out to the Rendlesham Forest again where I provided a feast for the midges! … Continue reading →

As others have reported, the moth season is now in full swing with some good catches here in the last week. Not had over 100sp yet but up in the eighties. Have moved the traps around a bit too, trying … Continue reading →