NFG's bring up 300......

Hectic to say the least of late and as usual, miles behind with my records. Big totals and the World Cup have been to blame as I try to cram in every game. But all that said, 300 species are now in the bag- constituting 111 Micros and 189 Macros.
New moths are getting harder to find these days as my lists begin to stagnate. But two new macros, the first this year have revitalised my interest...........

Small Angle Shades

I've been waiting for this a very long time after a suspected one evaded my pot on a humid night back in 2010. NFG 20th June.

Marbled Coronet

 ........and I haven't even had Varied Coronet this year.............

Other notables have included Small Seraphim, Red-necked Footman, Round-winged Muslin and what looks like a ridiculously early Square-spot Rustic caught on 21st June!

Ampthill Park..............23/07

A decent trip to the elevated Ampthill Park with VC30. Weather wise, pretty good though did get down to 12°C. On the plus side, barely a breath of wind. I have just included a few highlights I managed to photograph, a full list will appear on VC30 email group in the next day or 2.........

Oak Eggar

Only 1 caught, but what a stunner!

Black Arches

5 caught on the night.

Phoenix

Just 1 drawn to a 125w MV.

Purple Bar

Just 1 record.

Shark

Just 1 attracted to 125w MV.

Small Angle Shades

1 caught by 15w Actinic.

White-line Dart

Just 1 to 125w MV.