Winter Moth

The first Winter Moth of the season appeared in the garden trap last night, equalling the site's earliest ever record.  Mostly it appears at the beginning of November but there are quite a few October records for Bucks, one even as early as the 6th (in 2010).  Other species which defied the cold here last night were Red-green Carpet, November Moth agg., Feathered Thorn, Figure of Eight, Sprawler, Green-brindled Crescent, Yellow-line Quaker, Lunar Underwing, Chestnut, Dark Chestnut, Merveille du Jour & Black Rustic.

Winter Moth, Westcott 26th October

Dave Wilton
Westcott, Bucks