Monday, 27 April 2020

Dewick's Plusia and Pine Hawk-moth

I was certainly not expecting these to be in the trap at Linford Lakes Nature Reserve, Newport Pagnell this morning.  A couple of  Dewick's Plusias turned up last year in August/September so had them filed away as late season moths.  Having checked books at home though it seems they have been recorded in May.  There was also a fine Pine Hawk-moth, the earliest I have ever recorded one by some 30 days. 


                                                     
                                                                Dewick's Plusia


                                                               
                                                                     Pine Hawk-moth


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  1. Dave Wilton27 April 2020 at 19:17

    A very nice Dewick's Plusia, Gordon! I've seen reports from adjacent counties over the past couple of nights too so hopefully these are residents now. Your Pine Hawk is certainly early - that's the first April record for Bucks.

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