(21st) Monopis laevigella, Isotrias rectifasciana, Scoparia pyralella, Eudonia pallida, Rhodophaea formosa,
Common Wave, Burnished Brass, Brown Rustic, Light Brocade, Shoulder-striped Wainscot, Flame,
Setaceous Hebrew Character
(22nd) Ephestia woodiella (awaiting dissection)
Continuing the trend of ever earlier appearances, Rhodophaea formosa has only been recorded here once before in May and that was back in 2007 when it was seen on the 23rd.
As expected, on the 21st it was Treble Lines which provided the highest count with 52. However, next in line that night were some unusual species which don't often appear here in large numbers, Mottled Pug (21) and Broken-barred Carpet (10), while the previous night (20th) had seen a count of ten Common Pugs. Pugs in general seem to be doing very well here this year with Lime-speck, Currant, White-spotted, Freyer's and Grey now appearing regularly while Oak-tree is still hanging on even though Brindled seems to have faded away. I haven't yet seen Dwarf or Green here although they've been mentioned elsewhere. Following the surprise visit of a Pinion-spotted Pug on Wednesday night I had two more on Thursday and a fourth last night. Unbelievable! They've all been a bit worn but then again the species starts flying in April so it must be coming towards the end of its flight period now.
Pinion-spotted Pug, Westcott 22nd May |
Grey Pug, Westcott 22nd May |
Dave Wilton
Westcott, Bucks
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