The usual mixture was found in and around the trap.
Best by far were 4 Lead-coloured Drabs bringing the year total to 9, more than I have ever recorded before, and all being different specimens.
A Grey Shoulder-knot was also nice to get as I don't see many of these, and also a huge Hebrew Character, not far off Twin-spotted Quaker size looked rather odd!
Catch Report - 22/03/12 - 125w MV Robinson Trap - Back Garden/Farmland
Macro Moths
11x Twin-spotted Quaker
4x Lead-coloured Drab
218x Small Quaker
29x Common Quaker
42x Hebrew Character
42x Clouded Drab
1x March Moth
1x Early Grey
1x Grey Shoulder-knot
1x Oak Beauty
2x Satellite
Micro Moths
2x Agonopterix heracliana
Lead-coloured Drabs

Clouded Drabs

The huge Hebrew Character

Early Grey

Grey Shoulder-knot

You seem to be prolific at catching these Lead-coloured Drabs! I don't have the confidence to call them, can you perhaps explain the main differences between them and Clouded Drab, in your experience?
ReplyDeleteCheers
Steve T
Hi Steve
ReplyDeleteThe main difference is the rounded wing-tips. In Clouded Drab, these are pointed. Also they are slightly wider and dumpier in appearance.
Thanks and hope you get one soon :)