The first MV I put on the back lawn and it attracted a lot of carpets and waves. I had 6 Poplar Hawk-moths and about 66+ species, I haven't got to grips yet with all so the final tally will be higher.
The best moth was Cream-bordered Green Pea (see below).
Two Red-necked Footman were in each MV.
The other MV I put facing the front lawn and beach area, where I had 2 Privet Hawk-moths and an Elephant Hawk-moth, and 46+ other species. If I hadn't run the two electric traps then I wouldn't have had as many species. Some of what I had in one I didn't get in the other.
Two I'm struggling with so help is needed, as always many thanks.
This one I think is Yellow-barred Brindle?
Really well done, Mel for breaking my monopoly of cream-bordered green pea records - suggesting that the species is establishing itself as a resident (as it has already done in Cornwall). I`m sure that many more interesting records will come from Llansteffan. Your i/d of the last moth looks correct to me. I did n`t trap last night (Fri) as it was pouring at `put out time` and rain was also forecast for the dawn period...I had a lie-in instead.
ReplyDelete...I forgot (re the other i/d question, the noctuid): I find it sometimes more difficult to i/d from photos rather with a specimen in front of you. It`s useful to know the size eg `same size as `common species x`. My suggestions (albeit with only a quick check) are possibly dusky brocade, pale-shouldered brocade or a rather early clouded brindle. I`m sure that someone will be able to i/d it from your pic though.
ReplyDeleteMy latest thoughts are that it`s a pale-shouldered brocade. Needs to be confirmed by someone else though.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ian, I didn't trap last night either as it was tipping down at bedtime and I wanted a rest also, what did you call it last year, moth-ing zombies, I feel like one with the lack of sleep.
ReplyDeleteVery well done indeed, Mel. Great Moths, excellent photos and timed just right for National Moth Night. Please post more pix asap!
ReplyDeleteLooks good for Pale-shouldered Brocade I think
ReplyDeleteMany thanks George and Steve I'll post some more pics just for you!
ReplyDeleteWell done on the Pea, Mel. Your record helps fill the gap between Ian's set and one I had a decade ago at Stackpole, Pembs. I agree with Ian that it seems likely to be resident in SW Wales now.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sam, glad to hear I'm adding to the numbers.
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