Sunday night was a little breezier here, although despite the clear skies it still remained above 17 degrees, quite remarkable really.
Around 50 species, a slight drop probably due to the wind.
Bordered Sallow was new for the garden, a worn specimen sadly but good to tick off.
Records are continuing to be broken, with both Copper Underwing and Least Yellow Underwing 2 weeks early.
Sadly one of the new species for the year was dead in a spiders web! An August Thorn, my one a year and it was all wrapped up ready for a meal.
Pediasia contaminella was the sole new micro moth species, in its distinctive head-down pose.
Lots of catches to catch up on!
Moth garden list for 2026 stands at 582 species
05/07/26 - Back Garden - Fordham - East Cambridgeshire - Actinic Trap
Bordered Sallow 1 [NFG]
Copper Underwing 1 [NFY]
Fen Wainscot 2 [NFY]
Least Yellow Underwing 1 [NFY]
Micro Moths
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| August Thorn :( |
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| Bordered Sallow |
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| Copper Underwing |
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| Fen Wainscot |
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| Least Yellow Underwing |
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| Pediasia contaminella |