More Hatley moths, 13-21 July

Straw Underwing

The Spectacle

Purple Thorn

Scarce Footman

Lunar-spotted Pinion

Farcet Fen moths

Spurred on by others' successful trappings during March, I've stuck the 15w actinic out a few times over the last few weeks and nothing. So, I dusted down the 160w MVB trap and although Sat/Sun night was forecast to be cold and clear and lived in hope. Bingo! 20 moths of eight species.

Purple Thorn, Farcet Fen, 5 Apr 09. Caught at light (160w MVB).


The Herald, Farcet Fen, 5 Apr 09. Caught at light (160w MVB).


Hebrew Character, Farcet Fen, 5 Apr 09 . Caught at light (160w MVB).

© Steve Dudley / Panasonic Lumix FZ-30

Red Chestnut and Purple Thorn, Elton

Purple Thorn Selenia tetralunaria


Red Chestnut Cerastis rubricosa


© Brian Stone