Encouraged by Ian I have started trapping again after moving house about 5 years ago and I'm slowly getting back into it again. Must say I was completely overwhelmed a couple of nights ago with over 60 species and 200 moths -must admit it was more than I can handle actually.
Some of the nicer specimens were:
Bullrush Veneer (Calamotropha paludella) and Reed Veneer (Chilo phragmitella).
Vestal and a nicely marked Yellow-barred Brindle.
A Bordererd Pug and what seems like a rather worn Straw Conch (Cochylimorpha straminea)
Any corrections would be appreciated.
Back with a bang, Colin!
ReplyDeleteYour dets look ok to me, though I had to ponder about the last one. I prefer the scientific names added for the first two...Calamotropha paludella (actually good record) and Chilo phragmitella.
Some really nice moths that suggest you`ve got a prime mothing garden, I say with some jealousy. Please keep on trapping!
Welcome back, Colin! Yes, I too find 200+ moths too much these days - I had nearer 300 on Tuesday night, far too many given that failing eyesight and arthritic hands mean that everything takes much longer than it used to. I opted for a small Heath-type trap last night which was much more manageable.
ReplyDeleteI`ve just asked Sam to double-check the last moth, Colin.
ReplyDeleteMy traps are out....