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It’s great when plans work out! When we first took on an allotment in January I saw three neglected fruit bushes – a whitecurrant, a blackcurrant and a gooseberry – and immediately thought of Currant Clearwing, having never previously seen this or indeed any other clearwing species. I bought a pheromone lure and trap from Anglian Lepidopterist Supplies https://www.angleps.com/ and today was the first time I’ve used it. Results exceeded my expectations, with several males visible within a couple of minutes. Eventually five entered the trap, with at least three more perching on nearby leaves.
I've caught what seemed like a rather random V-Moth in my little bit of Denbighshire woodland, so I'm hoping that might turn up at the allotment as well!
Currant Clearwing success
Re: Currant Clearwing success
Hi Clive,
That's a Result!
I admire your resourcefulness.
Regards
Greg
That's a Result!
I admire your resourcefulness.
Regards
Greg
Re: Currant Clearwing success
all that and Goosgogs too
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Sadly no goosegogs - birds have already been busy. I see no reason why clearwings shouldn't be ok with an open-mesh fruit cage at some point.
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Re: Currant Clearwing success
When aquiring an allotment, most people would think of vegetables and healthy eating, but nice to see that you have the right priorities Clive.
Mel.
Mel.
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bet he's got a six pack in his shed too Mel!
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The Currant Clearwing was a source of celebration, but (assuming your six pack reference refers to alcoholic beverage containers rather than any long-vanished abdominal musculature) a V-Moth would merit something bottled in a magnum or similar!