Category Archives: Sightings

Crash in moth numbers at Bawdsey

Posted on 13 September 2013 by Matthew Deans

The second week of September has seen a crash in numbers in my traps.  Most noticeable has been the dearth of micro-Lepidoptera.   A few interesting micros have nonetheless still appeared with a Crambus hamella a new moth for the 10km square.  Other pyralids about have … Continue reading →

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More sites for Mompha terminella.

Posted on 8 September 2013 by Neil

I’ve been out in the field today at a few woodland sites, with probably my most interesting find the mines of Mompha terminella on Enchanter’s nightshade at both Bradfield woods and Priestly wood. Now we have been alerted to this … Continue reading →

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SMG event 07/09/2013 – Stackyard Nursery, Mendlesham.

Posted on 8 September 2013 by Neil

3 members of the group attended this meeting, with the owners and one of their friends also joining us for an evening’s entertainment. 5 lights were deployed (4 125w MVs plus a twin 30w trap) along with my wine ropes. … Continue reading →

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September Week 1 at Bawdsey Hall

Posted on 6 September 2013 by Matthew Deans

The first six nights of September have produced a combined total of 210 species in the traps. Numbers of moths still very high for this late in the season and like Raymond I am plagued by enormous numbers of autumn … Continue reading →

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Caloptilia hemidactylella

Posted on 6 September 2013 by paulb

There has been much discussion recently amongst some group members about Calopotilia hemidactylella following a number of confirmed sightings in the south of the county. The moth pictured below was taken at my 11w actinic trap in Woolpit on the 28th … Continue reading →

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Blundeston & Bradwell 3rd to 5th September

Posted on 6 September 2013 by keith

A change of planned location took Brian and I to Great Warren, Sandy lane and Nebb Carr at Blundeston with most traps on Great Warren, a large sandhill where the vegetation was completely parched. A slow start, a fair few … Continue reading →

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Start of September at IGC – numbers going down.

Posted on 6 September 2013 by Neil

Numbers of moths in the traps here have steadily declined as the week has progressed, from 80sp in 2 MV’s on the 3rd down to 49sp last night in the twin 30w and an MV. Surprised to find lower numbers … Continue reading →

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Autumn has arrived.

Posted on 5 September 2013 by Raymond Watson

Just a quick note to say that Autumn has arrived here in my Hollesley garden with the capture of three freshly emerged Sallow last night. Perhaps the forecasted rain for tomorrow will bring about a marked change in the catches. … Continue reading →

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Hollesley Garden, late August 2013

Posted on 4 September 2013 by Raymond Watson

I trapped on 5 occasions during the second half of August. The highest species count was on 21st at 164 species. My previously reported short lived abundance of the Yellow Underwings was premature as they returned. Large Yellow Underwings around … Continue reading →

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SMG event 30/08/2013 – Maidscross Hill, Lakenheath.

Posted on 3 September 2013 by Neil

This event was re-scheduled to take advantage of the warm conditions on the Friday night – the Brecks is not a place to visit if cool conditions are forecast as it is always much colder there! Was a wise choice … Continue reading →

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