Duponchelia fovealis
An Adventive / possible migrant. Probably imported on plants to garden centres. A bit worn but fortunately pictured in Manley because I hadn't got a clue what it was apart from a Pyralid.
Hemp Agrimony Plume
I have been establishing some Hemp Agrimony plants for the last 3 Years or so and I was aware that there was a Hemp Agrimony Plume so it was something I was hopeful of getting eventually. What was most surprising was how small it was. All the plumes I have ever seen are roughly the size of Common Plume. This was tiny in comparison.
Mocha
Another new moth for me. The larval foodplant is Field Maple and I have 9 or 10 Mature Field Maple so is it a possible resident or has it blown in from somewhere? I've been here 5 years and trapped very regularly over that period but who knows. I'll certainly be keeping a look out for more, especially as I very nearly overlooked it in the trap amongst a whole load of Riband Wave, Mother of Pearl, Brimstone and Yellow Shell. I know, they are nothing like but it was very early and at a funny angle...yeah maybe I need to go to specsavers.
Pete Smith
Dodford
I've done much the same, I have a large clump of Hemp Agrimony in the garden. No sign as yet, but it's only been growing for 3 years. The neighbour has the same (because it looks nice)
ReplyDeleteYes, it is a great plant to have as a source of nectar for insects if nothing else. I first remember seeing its potential at Grafton Wood where it is a magnet for the Brown Hairstreak. Fortunately my wife also thinks it looks nice!
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