9 of 6 & 6 at 6

That was last nights figures, 9 moths of 6 species, with the temperature 6 degrees at 6am! 

Man it was chilly this morning, and my first day back to work which I was looking forward to, after being off a fortnight. Needless to say it's good to be back in the swing of routine and feeling healthier at the same time.

My 9th Blue Underwing was recorded along with a handful of Autumn moths, but there on the patio and then flying onto the window (After nearly treading on it) was a new moth for my records, and nudging me ever closer to the 1700 species mark, a flipping Pale-lemon Sallow!

This is a Nationally Scarce A species and feeds from Poplar trees. 

A species of Noctuid that I pursued for over a decade in Hertfordshire, on various organised and private trips to areas with Black Poplar trees, fruitless trips usually on cool nights that resulted in maximum effort, but minimum results.

To then flick a switch on and attract one in my new garden is unbelievable.

I know they have been recorded in this area before, but I never expected to see one in my first year of trapping here, very chuffed!

Moth garden list stands at 206 species.

 

Pale-lemon Sallow