23rd March 2012

The first night that I've put the MV trap out this year resulted in a nice collection of early spring species despite temperatures tumbling to below 40 degrees by 6am. Early Thorn, Red Chestnut and Small Quaker were highlights.

Early Thorn:

Red Chestnut:

Small Quaker:

The Chestnut:

Some common moths - early spring 2009

Some of the regular occupants of the trap early in the year:

Agonopterix heracliana 17th February

Emmelina monodactyla 17th February

Common Quaker 23rd February

Hebrew Character 27th February

Clouded Drab 7th March

The Chestnut 13th March

Early Grey 14th March