Sunday, September 29, 2024

More moths this morning.

Sunday 29th September 2024.


Scarce Bordered Straw.

A blowy, overcast start to the morning as I checked out the results of having my Moth Box from overnight. Pick of the moths was another Scarce Bordered Straw, a rare moth to Hampshire from the Continent. Two Clancy’s Rustics were notable and all the usual Autumn fare was present. A total of 31 moths of 15 species were present which was a lot better than yesterday morning.


One of two Clancy's Rustics.

The following moths were present this morning:

MACRO MOTHS:

  • Double-striped Pug 3
  • L-album Wainscot 5
  • Lesser Yellow Underwing 2
  • Lunar Underwing
  • Scarce Bordered Straw
  • Large Yellow Underwing 4
  • Pale Mottled Willow 2
  • Angle Shades 2
  • Square-spot Rustic 2
  • Clancy’s Rustic 2
MICRO MOTHS:
  • Rusty-dot Pearl
  • Common Plume
  • Little Brown Apple Moth 4
  • Box-tree Moth


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