Category Archives: Things to search for

Blossom time at IGC!

Posted on 31 March 2014 by Neil

Was very surprised and pleased to find a pristine Blossom underwing in the 30w twin actinic trap I ran in the garden overnight. Having missed out on the big invasion back in 1999, thought I might never get the chance … Continue reading →

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Tomato leaf miner and Hollesley early October.

Posted on 11 October 2013 by Raymond Watson

We have all been aware of the invasion of immigrants at the start of the month on the strong southerly winds. Matthew Deans presented me with a micro for identification that was taken at MV light at Bawdsey Hall on … Continue reading →

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Ivy blossom at Blakenham (Part 2)

Posted on 1 October 2013 by paulb

Matthew & I spent a couple of hours yesterday evening checking the ivy and blackberries bushes at Little Blakenham again. I’ d say that it wasn’t quite as productive as Saturday night but we still managed to record an interesting … Continue reading →

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Best Ivy searching session ever?

Posted on 29 September 2013 by Neil

Tony, Paul , Bill and myself met up at Little Blakenham last night (28th) to search the Ivy patches along the country lanes not far from some large Poplar trees with the main target Pale-lemon sallow, a moth we have … Continue reading →

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SMG daytime event 21/09/2013 – Olive crescent larval search.

Posted on 22 September 2013 by Neil

Tony and myself met at Great Martin’s wood at Bentley to see if the Olive crescent was still present after Tony discovered a few larvae at the site last year. This wood has a lot of Sweet chestnut, and it … Continue reading →

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You just never know what can be found.

Posted on 14 September 2013 by Neil

Always pays to be on the alert for finding moths, as you never know when interesting things will turn up. Whilst taking the dog for a walk just down Bucklesham Road near where I live I decided to have a … 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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Small ranunculus larvae are around.

Posted on 26 August 2013 by Neil

Whilst walking the dog locally to me yesterday found at least 10 3rd instar Small ranunculus larvae feeding on the Prickly lettuce flower-heads. So now would be a good time to look at any plants in your local areas to … Continue reading →

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Eucalybites auroguttella

Posted on 23 August 2013 by paulb

Eucalybites auroguttella is an attractive little moth that has been recorded across much of southern and central Suffolk. The larva mine the leaves of St John’s-wort (Hypericum), subsequently living within a leaf-cone. The adult pictured below emerged today from a cone … Continue reading →

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Phyllonorycters

Posted on 26 July 2013 by paulb

The Phyllonorycters are a group of small, beautifully marked micro moths that are well worth searching out. Here are some notes on my recent discoveries. Those of you who came to the SMG Redgrave meet recently saw two species I’d … Continue reading →

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