Westcott, Bucks

Last night the weather was potentially good for migrants and on 5th November last year I got a Gem, but this time yet another Dark Sword-grass was the only thing on offer even though for the time of year it was quite a good catch (67 moths of 16 species to the actinic).  The remainder comprised Blastobasis lacticolella (2), Epiphyas postvittana (1), November Moth sp (6), Feathered Thorn (17, including two females), Large Yellow Underwing (1), Black Rustic (3), Grey Shoulder-knot (1), Sprawler (24), Green-brindled Crescent (1), Dark Chestnut (1), Brick (2), Red-line Quaker (1), Yellow-line Quaker (1), Beaded Chestnut (3) & Barred Sallow (2).

Feathered Thorn female, Westcott 5th November

Dark Sword-grass, Westcott 5th November

The Sprawler count was down a little from the record 28 of the previous night and for the first time takes me past 100 in the garden in one season.  Additional species on the 4th included Plutella xylostella, Scrobipalpa costella, Red-green Carpet, Turnip & Merveille du Jour. 

Dave Wilton
Westcott, Bucks