Last night's catch

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GrahamJones
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Location: Little Neston, Wirral - MAPMATE

Last night's catch

Post by GrahamJones »

Was pleased to record 34 Spring Usher from a single MV Skinner last night at Burton Mere Wetlands, along with 1 Ypsolopha ustella, 1 Pale Brindled Beauty, 1 Mottled Umber, 2 Winter Moth and 2 Chestnut.

Graham Jones
SteveH
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Location: Elton, Cheshire

Re: Last night's catch

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Good Grief!

My trapping returns don't get to half a dozen species in the garden until sometime in late April!

Well done to you Graham.

Cheers,
Steve
GrahamJones
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Re: Last night's catch

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Thanks Steve. Traps out again tonight. Here's hoping...
stevehind
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Location: Higher Poynton, Cheshire

Re: Last night's catch

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Spurred on by Grahams post, I ran the trap on 14/1/2019 and caught singles of Acleris ferrugana, Pale Brindled Beauty & Chestnut.

Regards
Steve
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