Category Archives: Sightings

Put out one mv evening of 5th but seemed cold and was clear, 3 March Moth and 1 Chestnut in the trap at 10.30pm. Same moths only in the trap at 6.30am. The 6th was a better night, cloudy and … Continue reading →

Like everyone else I’ve been waiting patiently for the weather to warm up. The last few nights have been a bit better, but not good (this is a cold corner of the clay country). Trapped in the garden on 5th … Continue reading →

Gave it a go on 3 nights here before the Siberian weather comes in. All different weather conditions yet all with light winds. 6th turned up the biggest catch. Total species Agonopterix heracliana, Tortricodes alternella, March Moth, Early Moth, Pale … Continue reading →

Here at IGC, was hoping to trap on the night of the 5th as it had been such a warm day but with a clear sky on the light soil the temperature soon dropped away down to a chilly 2 … Continue reading →

With the temperature going up to 10 deg. today, I had high hopes that it might hold up for a while this evening. I did not get set up till after dark in the nearby oak wood, but with the … Continue reading →

Handful of moths for me at Hollesley before the cooler easterlies threaten. Acleris ferrugana, Pale Brindled Beauty, Early Moth, Spring Usher, Dotted Border, Grey Shoulder-knot, Satellite and Chestnut from 2 nights trapping. Long range forecast is not encouraging.

The brief mild spell over the last few days tempted me to try a trap in the garden last night, and I was pleased to find some moths in the morning. Results were: Pale brindled beauty – 5 March moth … Continue reading →

Put a trap on in the garden last night for a few hours as it was mild, before the rain arrived. A few moths braved the breezy conditions, with 4 Pale brindled beauty, 2 Chestnut and 2 March moth caught. … Continue reading →

After a moth-free couple of weeks due to the weather I was pleased to identify a Buttoned Snout that my wife had found in the bathroom this morning. I assume that it had been hibernating somewhere in the house over … Continue reading →

With my moth trap yet to make an appearance this year, I’ve had Winter Moth on the window but a Double-striped Pug in my hallway on January 11th was quite a surprise!  UKmoths mentions that it can be found on the wing … Continue reading →