10 moths and it's nearly June :O

Just 10 moths last night so i'll keep the post brief like the total of moths that came to my trap.

It was another cool night with temperatures down to 5 degrees and a clear sky all night, so it was still somewhat pleasing to add one new species to the year list, a Small Square-spot.

 

The complete absense of any micro moths usually is a tell-tale sign that it's really too cold for moths.

 

I also found my latest record of Clouded Drab in the bottom of the trap this morning, even more impressive was that it was in fresh condition.

 

Another cool night after a warm day coming up sadly.

 

Moth garden list for 2023 stands at 163 species

25/05/23 - Back Garden - Fordham - East Cambridgeshire - Actinic Trap

Macro Moths

Small Square-spot 1 [NFY]
Clouded Drab 1

Common Pug 1

Common Swift 1

Garden Carpet 2
Shuttle-shaped Dart 1
Treble-lines 1
Turnip Moth 1
Vine's Rustic 1

Micro Moths

 

None recorded! 

Clouded Drab

Small Square-spot