Amongst the 25 species in the actinic trap were two new for the year. A very dark Deep-brown Dart was almost overlooked amongst 14 Black Rustics:
A rather plain Beaded Chestnut was also new:
Longhorn moth 22/06/17
7 years ago
I have been moth-trapping in my garden in Huntingdonshire, VC31 since 2003 and by 2017 had recorded over 830 species - the complete list can be seen on the Earith Moth List link below. The garden backs onto the Ouse Washes and is just yards from the Old Bedford River so whilst there is little woodland locally, I attract a wide range of species.
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