7 more to the good with a fantastic humid night. Temperatures didn't drop any lower than 17°C so it was always going to be good. I only did a partial count as there was so many! I've posted some highlights and all of the newbies, including a new addition to the VC30 micro moth list.......
Lesser-spotted Pinion
The 1st time I've ever seen this one. I had White-spotted last year.......
Dingy Footman
After checking through loads of Commons and Scarce. I've finally got something different at last!
Lesser Yellow Underwing
A 1st of the year.
Mere Wainscot
This time it was 2 of the paler form, my 4th and 5th of the year.
Vapourer
2nd for the year.
Oak Hook-tip
Another 1st for the garden.
Duponchelia fovealis (1403a)
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According to the literature, this moth was found in Britain for the 1st time in 1996 as a suspected stowaway.
It has now been confirmed as the 1st Ever for VC30(Bedfordshire) by David Manning. It is an immigrant species originating from Southern Europe and feeds on a variety of cultivated vegetables. These include Beets and Spinach, so would be right at home.....well, here!
Carcina quercana (658)
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2nd record for this pretty micro.
Large Tabby (1421)
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1st for the garden.
Some of the others caught were-
- Smoky Wainscot- 4- My highest count
- V-Pug- 3- My highest count
- Iron Prominent
- Chinese Character
- Peppered Moth
Some nice ones there Matt and congratulations on the first for your VC.
ReplyDeleteCheers Dean, a bit of a coup for a humble Actinic trap.........
ReplyDeleteNever mind a first for the VC, I get one every month up here (nobody traps moths!), you have real UK rarity there Matt, fantastic!
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