Still cold............

............and that's why I haven't bothered trapping since 2nd April. The 12th wasn't much better with only five moths caught. All I had in the way of macros was a late March Moth, Clouded Drab, Red Chestnut and this-

Garden Carpet

One day earlier than last year.

And from the 10th April-

 1342 Eudonia angustea

Flew into my workshop after dark.

 1361 Pyrausta aurata

Caught in a net by Louie in his Easter holiday.

Micro catch up Part 1..............

I've been a little too busy for blogging of late, so here's a selection of new Micros to start with. The year really has had an early kick start due to the Mediterranean weather.

 Eriocrania subpurpurella 0006

A 1st for the garden 15th April.

 Zelleria hepariella  435

Another garden 1st 15th April.

 Diamond-back Moth 464

A year tick 16th April.

Pyrausta aurata 1361

A year tick 16th April.

 Depressaria ultimella 671

A garden 1st, 17th April.

 Mompha epilobiella 893

A garden 1st 19th April.

Pugs & Powder.....22/04

Common Pug Powdered Quaker Hebrew Character Pyrausta aurata

Yet again not a great deal around in cold nightly conditions, even though during the day the weather has been glorious. The minefield that is Pugs has reared it's ugly head above my garden trap, as this 1 was found clinging to the underside of the roof overhang. It has a wingspan of 22mm and is similar in size to the melanic Brindled Pug I trapped last week.....any ideas?

Thanks to Melissa and Ben for your ID- Common Pug it is!*!

1. Hebrew Character- 2
2. Powdered Quaker
3. Esperia sulphurella- Day flying Garden 1st
4. Common Pug- Garden 1st

Today I had my 1st Pyrausta aurata of the year. These turn up in force and love herbs, especially Spearmint and Oregano!

STOP PRESS! I also had a Swift over my house! 22/04 is the earliest record I've ever had!