Another relatively mild night last night, saw the trap go out for the third time this year.
With highs of 10c during the day, and lows of 6.5c, I didn't expect anything really as it felt chilly, so I was pleasantly surprised to find moths on the wall of the house, as well as one inside it.
A garden record 4 Early Moths were found dotted around the house wall, and I even found a 5th on the shed at the bottom of the garden, unprecedented for here!
The moth inside the trap was of course a fast-flying Noctuid species, a diddy little Chestnut, a new species for the year.
A second species was also new for the year, a Pale Brindled Beauty and 10 days early.
I will try again tonight, maybe Monday night and then that's it as it is projected to get colder.
Moth garden list for 2026 stands at 5 species
17/01/26 - Back Garden - Fordham - East Cambridgeshire - Actinic Trap
Macro Moths
Chestnut 1 [NFY]
Pale Brindled Beauty 1 [NFY]
Early Moth 5
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| Pale Brindled Beauty |
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| Angle Shades Caterpillar |
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| Chestnut |
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| Early Moths |