Well what a terrible night weather-wise it was. The rain was extremely heavy at times and it was still raining at midnight when I decided to turn in.
Despite the awfully wet conditions, the moths were not bothered, and with a temperature of 10 degrees at midnight, there were a few moths to be had and even by the morning I found a few extras.
The garden was soaked, and everything was so damp and cold come the morning, and I was just hanging up the sheet and towels on the washing line to dry and drain off during intermittent sunny periods...Then I spotted a moth huddled on the fence, another Acleris! brilliant! This one a little darker and is either logiana or kochiella, although many favour kochiella. The moth will be dissected soon.
EDIT: CONFIRMED BY COLIN PLANT AS KOCHIELLA
There were plenty of other good moths, in fact 5 species were added to the 24' list. Some were a little worn (Satellite & Dotted Border) but there were a couple of nice fresh Noctuids and a scale perfect Tortricodes alternella.
A little cooler now for a few nights so I will trap until bedtime.
Moth garden list for 2024 stands at 17 species
10/02/24 - Back Garden - Fordham - East Cambridgeshire - Actinic Trap
Macro Moths
Clouded Drab 1 [NFY]
Dotted Border 1 [NFY]
Oak Beauty 1 [NFY]
Satellite 1 [NFY]
Common Quaker 1
Pale Brindled Beauty 4
Early Moth 1
Micro Moths
Tortricodes alternella 1 [NFY]
Acleris kochiella 1 [NFY]
Agonopterix alstromeriana 2
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| Acleris kochiella |
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| Clouded Drab |
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| Nicely marked Common Quaker |
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| Dotted Border |
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| Oak Beauty |
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| Satellite |
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| Tortricodes alternella |
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