The Mocha is a frequent visitor, mainly in the Spring and is one of my favourites.
This rather battered White-point is also relatively regular and judging by other records, I assume that they are probably breeding in our region now rather than all being migrants - anyone know?
The 44 species of macro, amongst others, included Lilac Beauty, Swallow-tailed, Clay Triple-lines, Lobster, Elephant and Small Elephant HM, Burnished Brass and Beautiful Hook-tip. Just 16 micro species noted, but Isotrias rectifasciana was a new garden tick and to complete the Chlidanotinae family, Olindia schumacherana was also present.
And finally, because I thought it looked nice, a photo of the Marasmarcha lunaedactyla.
Adam Bassett, Marlow Bottom
53 records now in the Bucks database and I note there are lots of clusters of records spanning a number of years, including my old garden in Ballinger, where it would turn up most recent years. So I do think it is a strong candidate for locally breeding.
ReplyDeleteMocha is a very nice moth - I wish it ventured into my part of the county! We had a couple last night at a BIG meeting just down the road from you on a private estate in Medmenham where Royal Mantle also turned up...
ReplyDeleteRoyal Mantle would be a very nice addition to the garden list.....
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