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I am still very pleased with my pink eggbox - visited last night by this Brown-spot Pinion |
Moth numbers fell last night to the level where I can count them without getting muddled (I only just got grade 6 in O Level maths back in 1966). There were 23.
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And this nice pair of Rusticy moths |
This was partly the result of a cold - but clear - night and the need to place the trap in an obscure spot so as not to disturb our latest guests. This worked, I am glad to say. One of the limits on moth trapping is that the Robinson trap, which is the most effective, is like a small-scale version of Beachy Head lighthouse. You need space and seclusion or very nice neighbours.
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Two of the night's four Large Yellow Underwings |
I'll identify later, as the demands of hospitality call. It seems odd but English weather is legendarily changeable and we are apparently expecting gales. But I have something different line-up for tomorrow's post.
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Not had time to consult my Micro Bible yet. Update: I think that both this and the
micro below are Ancylis achatana. Fingers crossed... |
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Flounced Rustic methinks |
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Another - but different (Update: or not?) - small grey gentleman (or woman) |
2 comments:
Hi Martin,
Regards your micros, have a look at Celypha lacunana perhaps...
And your 'Rusticy' moths, how about Lunar Underwing
Regards
Dave
Thanks once again, Dave - very timely, too, as if I'm not mistaken, I've been visited today by three Lunar Underwings, all different...
all warm wishes
M
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