Moccas NNR

I was invited to attend a small gatheirng of moth trappers who went to Moccas Deer park on May 2nd and ran 14 moth traps of various configurations on what proved to be yet another very cold night. I decided 14 traps was enough so only observed. The 4 recorders were all from out of county and from as far away as Norfolk. They all wanted to see Marbled Pug and it didn't disappoint, although in fewer numbers than my previous foray here back in 2016. 24 macros species and 2 micro species in the end. Apart from 3 Marbled Pug, it was the usual species turning up and included both forms of Silver Cloud (arrived late), Puss, Water Carpet and Brown Silver-line. Peter Hall

Moccas Deer Park: Lobster Photo: Dave Grundy

Moccas Deer Park: Marbled Pug Photo: Dave Grundy

Moccas Deer Park: Silver Cloud (dark form) Photo: Dave Grundy

Moccas Deer Park: Pebble Prominent Photo: Peter Hall

Moccas Deer Park: Most interesting moth trap! Photo: Peter Hall