25th April 2010

A fairly warm night following another prolonged cold period produced Streamer and Herald, new for the year, and this odd Knot Grass which had me puzzling for some time. The usually white spots in the trailing corner are the same grey as the ground colour.

2nd May 2009

New species continue to be added to the year list although overall numbers down on the previous night as clear skies brought temperatures down. Four new for the year last night lead by the year's first hawkmoth:


The first Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet was a few days later than usually recorded:


Knot Grass:


Sallow Kitten:


Trap list (125w MV)

Argyrotaenia ljungiana - 1
Garden Carpet - 1
Red Twin-spot Carpet - 1
Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet - 1
Brimstone Moth - 3
Poplar Hawkmoth - 1
Sallow Kitten - 1
Chocolate-tip - 1
Muslin Moth - 1
Hebrew Character - 1
Knot Grass - 2
Early Grey - 1