Same old, same old.......10/05

Clouded Drab

The Drabs cling on in this unseasonal weather. The only others were a Powdered Quaker and the usual visit from a Shuttle-shaped Dart.

Muslin Extremist......09/05

Muslin Moth

No let up in the arctic temperatures. But extreme conditions allow only the hardiest of moths to venture forth. This Muslin Moth was joined by a single Garden Carpet and a Shuttle-shaped Dart.

The Von Trap Family......

Twin 25w Actinic FUL Trap Production!

The trap arms race with Trent Duval (We are the Campions) continues as we welcome the prototype 50w (2x25w) FUL Skinner into the fold. I just wish the weather was a slightly more favourable for mothing! I did test 1 of the Actinic/UVs last night and even though temperatures plummeted to just 1°C, it still caught a few.........

..........08/05

Swallow Prominent

The cold and wet weather continues. But outside the trap this Swallow Prominent created the night's only highlight and was new for the year. The only others were Hebrew Character- 2, a lone Shuttle-shaped Dart and a Muslin Moth.

Miserable!.....07/05

Nothing to speak of really.......Just 2 Hebrew Characters and a Shuttle-shaped Dart. Hope the weather picks up before NMN.

2's company......06/05

Just 2 moths last night as the cold North wind persists......Hebrew Character in the trap and a White-shouldered House-moth on the shed.

........05/05

Bordered White Puss Moth Yellow-barred Brindle

A nice little haul really and a couple of debutantes. The Bordered White is apparently the earliest in the county by 2 weeks and the Puss Moth is a truly impressive beast! The full count is as follows-

1. Hebrew Character- 5
2. Shuttle-shaped Dart- 2
3. Clouded Drab- 2
4. Bordered White- Garden 1st
5. Puss Moth- Garden 1st
6. Yellow-barred Brindle- 2nd Record
7. Brimstone Moth
8. Common Quaker
9. Powdered Quaker
10. Flame Shoulder
11. Nut-tree Tussock
12. Pug? a brief visit, prob Brindled.
13. Emmelina monodactyla
14. White-shouldered House-moth

Knot quite done............

Knot-grass

I thought I had seen the whole catch for 04/05 but Louie's eagle eye strikes again........This Knot-grass was found low down on the conservatory and is a year tick!

........04/05

Mullein

Another cold night-down to just 3°C, so not a great deal about. Roll on Summer!-

1. Hebrew Character- 3
2. Shuttle-shaped Dart- 2
3. Mullein- 2nd Record
4. White-shouldered House-moth
5. Incurvaria mascullela

..........03/05

Brown House-moth

The trap was more or less bare with just 2 shivering Hebrew Characters under the egg boxes as temperatures plunged close to zero. This Brown House-moth was much more sensible, choosing to spend the night indoors.........

Showing Character.....02/05

Hebrew Character Mystery Catty??

A horrible night with a stiff Northerly wind and temperatures dipping to just 3°C. There was also a bit of rain thrown in for good measure. However, this isn't enough to put off the hardy Hebrew Characters- 5 in all. This was it for the trap, the only other point of interest was this small stick like caterpillar around 35mm long.........
Looks like the larvae could be a Scalloped Oak- thanks to VC30 Moths

Not so lonesome Pine.......01/05

Pine Beauty

Well what a terrible night, a strong ENE wind and heavy rain at times.......even the trap in it's sheltered position under the workshop got wet. But despite this upheaval the trap was surprisingly full-

1. Hebrew Character- 3
2. Shuttle-shaped Dart- 2
3. Powdered Quaker- 2
4. Clouded Drab- 2
5. Brimstone
6. Nutmeg- different 1 from last night
7. Nut-tree Tussock
8. Pine Beauty- Garden 1st
9. White-shouldered House Moth
10. Esperia sulphurella
11. Pyrausta aurata

Nuts!.....30/04

Nutmeg?

Another fairly quiet night- I couldn't get to the Cooper's Hill field trip due to a prior engagement (food, beer, wine etc.). But did sneak out from time to time to check the trap. The Nutmeg was the only debutant (if that's what it is?). Also notable were 2 Nut-tree Tussocks-

1. Hebrew Character- 4
2. Shuttle-shaped Dart- 3
3. Nut-tree Tussock- 2
4. Clouded Drab
5. Common Quaker
6. Powdered Quaker
7. Early Grey
8. Muslin Moth
9. Nutmeg?- Garden 1st
10. Argyrotaenia ljungiana

Quiet (compared to last night)...29/04

Much fewer moths on a colder night but after emptying the trap I did find (but not photo) a Least Black Arches.......I just hope another will turn up for a picture-

1. Hebrew Character- 2
2. Brimstone Moth
3. Grey Dagger
4. Shuttle-shaped Dart
5. Common Quaker
6. Flame Shoulder
7. Clouded Drab
8. Least Black Arches- Garden 1st
9. Emmelina monodactyla
10. Argyrotaenia ljungiana