The Obs Moth Traps were very busy again, Rusty Dot Pearl was well represented with 102, along with 2 Dark Spinach and Marbled Yellow Pearl Evergestis Extimalis. However it was the traps further up island that stole the show. The Islands second record of Pearl-band Grass Veneer Catoptria margaritella was trapped at Southwell and the third island record of Lesser-spotted pinion at reap lane. Painted Lady and Clouded Yellow are regularly putting in an appearance at the bill this week with 4 individuals of the latter seen today.
Lesser-spotted pinion - Reap Lane, Painted Lady - The Bill and Pearl-band Grass Veneer Catoptria margaritella - Southwell © Joe Stockwell (Lesser-spotted Pinion and Painted lady) and Debby Saunders (Catoptria margaritella)