Wednesday, 20 December 2017

Chestnuts at Christmas

For the first time in well over a week, the garden stayed frost free last night, and the light trap attracted 3 moths. A Winter Moth sat on the outside of the trap, whilst amongst the egg boxes were 2 Chestnuts.


These are actually the first Chestnuts I have recorded in the garden this year, so it just goes to show it is never too late to get additions to your garden year list.
Finally, a very happy Xmas to all of you who contribute to this blog, and best wishes for 2018.

Steve Trigg, Cookham
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2 comments:

  1. Dave Wilton20 December 2017 at 21:48

    Last night I ran my actinic light inside the conservatory and got just a single Agonopterix ciliella/heracliana. Tonight seems more promising with Winter Moths and Mottled Umbers in so far.

    A Happy Christmas to you too!

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  2. Andy Newbold21 December 2017 at 16:18

    Encouraged by this to put the trap out last night. No Chestnuts but a good selection of others Mottled Umber (8), December (7) and singles of Satellite, Winter and Dark Chestnut. It was good to see some moths after quite a long break.

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