Frosted Orange

[melbellingham]

Frosted Orange:

Hi,

Three consecutive nights without putting the trap out, due to the rain and strong winds, and all I could think about were the ‘one record a year’ moths that I might just be missing.

Last night (13/09/2017) the wind eased, and although I knew there would be heavy showers, out went the trap.

Only 7 species recorded and surprisingly 4 of those were micro’s, consisting of Tachystola acroxantha 2, Eudonia angustea 1, Light Brown Apple Moth 1 and 1 Common Plume.

The highlight of the night was amongst the macro’s. Large Yellow Underwing 6, Square-spot Rustic 2, and Frosted Orange Gortyna flavago. Only my 8th garden record and my first since 2011.

Mel.

Frosted Orange (Gortyna flavago) - 13/09/2017

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[rogerwilkinson]

Frosted Orange is my favourite autumn moth. Like you I don't get them every year though have had 38 since 1988. I didn't catch any in 2016 but had one fresh one this year on 9th September and another rather worn one this morning.