Howe Park Wood, Milton Keynes

I trapped at Howe Park Wood again last night and it became clear that, in local woodland at least, we've definitely entered that lull between the moths of summer and those of autumn.  The best of the three traps brought in only 50 species and I probably didn't add more than a dozen more from the other pair, with only just over 200 moths altogether.  However, as is often the case, one moth put in an appearance to brighten up the evening and this time it was a smart Clifden Nonpareil.

Clifden Nonpareil, Howe Park Wood 20th August

The damper areas of the wood have quite a lot of aspen so hopefully this is a sign that this stunning moth is now resident here.

Dave Wilton
Westcott, Bucks