A cool night in Burry Port

 There was a Palpita vitrealis outside the trap at six this morning.

It was unusually calm and allowed a reasonable photo. There were six Dark Sword-grass in and around my actinic Robinson.

FFY L-Album Wainscot.

Also present were three Rush Veneers and a Rusty-dot Pearl. For a cool night, 74 individuals of 31 species is pretty good.


 

Crocidosema plebejana in Burry Port

I have been away for a few days enjoying, amongst other things, the moths of Norfolk, including White Point, Dark Spinach and Bird's Wing. However I was keen to see what the last of the warmer nights would bring and put the trap out. This morning I found an unusual tortrix and after consulting books, internet and Obsidentify was certain that it was Crocidosema plebejana, a relative newcomer to southern Britain and described as local.

I also found White-spotted Pug which is less than common in the garden - and this one stayed still for ten seconds!

Also in the trap were 7 Rusty Dot Pearl, 2 Rush Veneer and 2 Silver Y.

Antigastia catalaunalis at Johnstown, Carmarthen

 Simon Beynon struck gold last night (15/8) with this rare migrant Antigastia catalaunalis. I`d personally would really like to catch one! Well done Simon.

Graig Farm moths

 Recent trapping by Stephen Ruttle continues to yield excellent records from Graig Farm near Llandovery this past week. Shown below are three migrants - small marbled, white-point and scarce bordered straw.

Some recent Llanelli Moths

 Caught on Weds 13th August, west Llanelli. Top to bottom: vestal, cream-bordered green pea and Palpita vitrealis.

Slow going in Burry Port

 Despite some favourable weather, the traps have been small and lacking in diversity. Last night was only slightly better, though with some encouraging signs - a Dark Sword Grass and Rusty Dot Pearl. However I was most pleased to find a pristine male Oak Eggar and a lovely Scorched Carpet - both only second records for my garden.

Maiden’s Blush

 First moth out of last night’s trap  was this rather faded Maiden’s Blush ( I’d love to see a pristine one but beggars can’t be choosers!) 

A few Rush Veneers, 80 or so LYUs, a well marked Dotted Carpet and all the other usual suspects for the time of year made up the remainder. Over 40 species, the night before I had 10.