Another Good Moth ......

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melbellingham
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Another Good Moth ......

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Another Good Moth ......:

Hi,

35 moths of 14 species in the garden last night (06/05/2018), including Brimstone Moth Opisthograptis luteolata, Ochreous Pug Eupithecia indigata (2), Tachystola acroxantha (8) and Waved Umber Menophra abruptaria (2) all NFY.

This latter species is not a common visitor to my garden, with only 2 previous records. In April 2007 I had 2 records on consecutive nights. Possibly 2 different moths, but probably a recapture.

This morning as I approached my trap, I could see a moth on the outside, and this turned out to be a Waved Umber. A great start, and with 3 more species NFY it got better.

Later, while in the garden, I was looking at the fascia boards and guttering (it’s a long story, but a bit of DIY is required) and I noticed what looked like another moth. Viewed through binoculars it was another Waved Umber. Photographed from the garden, the image is not brilliant, but I add it for interest.

Mel.

Waved Umber - SJ381751 - 06/05/2018
Waved Umber - SJ381751 - 06/05/2018
Waved Umber - on fascia board above trap postion
Waved Umber - on fascia board above trap postion
Ochreous Pug - SJ381751 - 06/05/2018
Ochreous Pug - SJ381751 - 06/05/2018
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