Vine's Rustic - Is it still Spreading?
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 10:45 am
2021 in general has been a relatively poor year in my garden, with many species missing this year that I had recorded last year. At present the missing list stands at 32 species, but there is still a chance of a few of them turning up, but also a chance of a few more additions.
I read recently that one member had had a quiet night for Large YU with only 60 recorded. Last night I had my highest count of the year with 59.
I also read recently that another member had recorded Vine’s Rustic, so it appears that they are still spreading, and could even be widespread by now.
By choice I have not joined the Facebook group, and as this forum does not often have many reports of daily catches or highlights, I do not now get to read what other members are catching.
It might be that many members are now recording Vine’s Rustic, but last night (29/08/21) was a better night than in recent weeks for numbers of some species here, including Vine’s Rustic.
In 2018 I recorded 3 single individuals, in 2019 I had 8 single individuals. In 2020 it was 21 records of 32 individuals with a max of 4 on 27/8/20.
This year was progressing along the same lines with 14 records of 22 individuals with a max of 4 on 28/8.
Last night (29/8/21) I recorded 20 Vine’s Rustic (19 in the trap with one nearby). Most were in excellent condition.
If some members are still not recording this species, I hope that this record means that Vine’s Rustic is now firmly established and will continue to spread.
Mel.
I read recently that one member had had a quiet night for Large YU with only 60 recorded. Last night I had my highest count of the year with 59.
I also read recently that another member had recorded Vine’s Rustic, so it appears that they are still spreading, and could even be widespread by now.
By choice I have not joined the Facebook group, and as this forum does not often have many reports of daily catches or highlights, I do not now get to read what other members are catching.
It might be that many members are now recording Vine’s Rustic, but last night (29/08/21) was a better night than in recent weeks for numbers of some species here, including Vine’s Rustic.
In 2018 I recorded 3 single individuals, in 2019 I had 8 single individuals. In 2020 it was 21 records of 32 individuals with a max of 4 on 27/8/20.
This year was progressing along the same lines with 14 records of 22 individuals with a max of 4 on 28/8.
Last night (29/8/21) I recorded 20 Vine’s Rustic (19 in the trap with one nearby). Most were in excellent condition.
If some members are still not recording this species, I hope that this record means that Vine’s Rustic is now firmly established and will continue to spread.
Mel.