A small brown pyrale-like moth has now been identified that came to one of the traps. It's a Marsh Oblique-barred. Such a tiny macro-moth, but nonetheless a county first for Hereford.
After a very successful return to Bernwood Forest in Buckinghamshire a couple of nights ago where Dave Wilton and myself recorded well over 200 species (and completed the double - 100+ macros and 100+micros), I felt suitably recovered and enthused to venture out again. This time I went to Limepits Wood on the Brockhampton Estate. I chose this part as it was fairly well sheltered from the stiff breeze. Not the most exciting of evenings, but the number of species slowly increased during my 3 hour trapping session. 72 macro species recorded and 24 micro species, with a few potted up to look at more closely. Blomer's Rivulet numbers were surprisingly low considering I trapped next to a line of young Wych Elm trees, with just 7 individuals. Other species of note: Dingy Shell (4), Lilac Beauty (1), Sandy Carpet (13), Dingy Shears (1), Triple-spotted Clay (1), Minor Shoulder-knot (2) and the surprise of the night a Vestal. Commonest moth of the night was The Flame (34).
Peter Hall
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| Brockhampton Estate: Beautiful Carpet |
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| Brockhampton Estate:Blomer's Rivulet |
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| Brockhampton Estate: Dingy Shell |
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| Brockhampton Estate: Swallow-tailed |
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| Brockhampton Estate: Vestal |
Ian Machin recorded Marsh Oblique-barred last year, I think it was a first for Worcs.
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