Noting Darren Seaman's recent post containing D alpinana I thought I'd check an unusual site where I knew it existed - my favourite layby on the A41 (yes!). It was there again, as was Dichrorampha sequana, not well known in Bucks.
In fact, I've found 6 different species of Dichrorampha there in the past.
I looked the other year in my nearest unimproved meadow and found them swarming in the grass. There aren't many light trap records, mainly daytime searches. Definitely worth a look for you or anyone at this time.
Anywhere with large amounts of ox-eye daisy or yarrow should produce a selection of Dichrorampha species, many of which are under-recorded because they are day/evening fliers. As Andy has found, roadside verges can be excellent habitat - when wielding a net around you just have to ignore the strange looks you get from passing traffic!
I will go back tomorrow and try to find sequana at Howe Park, there's definately Yarrow in the meadows.
ReplyDeleteI looked the other year in my nearest unimproved meadow and found them swarming in the grass. There aren't many light trap records, mainly daytime searches. Definitely worth a look for you or anyone at this time.
ReplyDeleteAnywhere with large amounts of ox-eye daisy or yarrow should produce a selection of Dichrorampha species, many of which are under-recorded because they are day/evening fliers. As Andy has found, roadside verges can be excellent habitat - when wielding a net around you just have to ignore the strange looks you get from passing traffic!
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