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Put the trap out last night with high hopes of a good haul, but the moths were apparently on a night off, with only 12 turning up. Amongst them was the unusual (and very early) Chinese Character, and a couple of Double-striped Pugs to add to the tally.

Oakey dokey

Like Col I had my best haul of the year so far, one massive burying beetle and 28 moths, of which the best was definitely this Oak Beauty.

Colourful

An astounding array of browns in the trap last night.


March Moth


Clouded Drab


Small Quaker


Common Quaker

2 small steps

Trapping at this time of year is a bit of a lottery, with an empty trap a real possibility, so I was very happy to see this Small Brindled Beauty on the fence, and to fish out a Small Quaker from the trap. Still no Oak Beauty though!