Wednesday 18 September 2013

1409a Diaphania perspectalis - new "micro" moth to VC30



1409a Diaphania perspectalis - Luton 30th August 2013, first for Bedfordshire
With a wingspan close to 40mm this was larger than many macro-moths in the trap

From VC30 Micromoth recorder, David Manning: This is a species first recorded in UK in 2008. It is a pest of Buxus (Box) and is presumed to have arrived via the horticultural trade [from Asia]. Recorded to date in eight counties, the most northerly being Herts, Bucks and Glos.

Thursday 12 September 2013

Clouded Yellow

Not the best image, but the first I have captured of this species. This individual was on the site of the old Brogborough tip on Saturday 7th Sept.


Thursday 5 September 2013

Gold Spot

This photo really doesn't do this species any justice. They almost glow in the sunlight! One of the most striking moths in Britain.

Gold Spot- Upper Caldecote- 4th September 2013