I`d been reading of interesting migrants turning up elsewhere over recent weeks, but little of note had been turning up in my traps. Consequently this morning`s catch cheered me up, with several `good` migrants. Incidentally, virtually all (except the Scrobipalpa) were resting outside the trap, on the rain shelter or on the surrounding lawn - that is why it is best to arise before `Mr Robin` turns up! It is certainly worth trapping in this spell of thundery weather and strong southerlies - as predicted last week and I urge Carms moth`ers to `give it a go`.
A back-drop of early autumn moths were also in the trap - green brindled crescent, sallow, snout (the smaller 2nd brood), rosy rustic etc. Also some rush veneers.
The previous night`s trap (ie 4/9) had no less than 21 angle shades (usually I get c.1-3), which made think whether they were immigrants too; also a potentially interesting Caloptilia.
An excellent night's work, Ian. It never ceases to amaze me how seemingly delicate moths such as Vestal and Palpita vitrealis, let alone small micros, can be on the wing during periods of strong wind and rain.
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