Saturday, 9 August 2014

Dune moths

A single actinic Heath trap at Ynyslas last night produce 16 species of macro moths including these 3 dune specialists:
Archer's dart

Shore wainscot

White-line dart
Tony
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  1. Peter Hall9 August 2014 at 18:34

    Mmmm, am jealous, never seen a Shore Wainscot before

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    1. Tony Allenby9 August 2014 at 21:09

      Neither had I. According to Adrian Fowles they were recorded commonly on Ynyslas from 1949. Hoping for a Portland moth next time.

      Tony

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  2. Ina11 August 2014 at 08:25

    And I still haven't seen one! Up to my neck in packing boxes, paint, junk!! Save me one p, pleeeease!!

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