Arhopalus rusticus. Long Melford, Suffolk

Arhopalus rusticus (Dusky Longhorn Beetle). Five of these large (25mm) and impressive longhorn beetles were attracted to my moth trap last night. The literature says that they were formerly a Scottish species that has spread south using conifer plantations. #longmelford #suffolk
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Demetrias atricapillus

Also, from the trap this morning. Demetrias atricapillus. That makes the 'moth trap intruders' list 24 spp so far this year.
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A nice selection of #mothtrapintruders as well, incl Harpocera thoracia, a striking Dryophilocoris flavoquadrimaculatus, Anaspis maculata, Myathropa florea, 2 Nephrotoma appendiculata & a beetle lifer Deleaster dichrous.

Nicrophorus humator from the trap in Filton this morning. I regularly see them on Exmoor, but not here.
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2 of my favourite 'Not Moths' in the trap this morning in Black Sexton Beetle and Large Caddisfly. Two very impressive and chunky insects and always a surprise to see
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Screenshot of the Bucks Invertebrate Group website: BIG news NEW: Nocturnal Ichneumons – An Introduction This guide by Neil Fletcher provides an excellent introduction to the range of ichneumon wasps that are frequently seen in moth traps.

Many thanks to @neilmoths.bsky.social for compiling an excellent ID guide to nocturnal ichneumon #wasps and making it available via the Buckinghamshire Invertebrate Group website sites.google.com/site/bucksin... #MothTrapIntruders

A few moth trap intruders. Cicadella viridis, Limnephilus lunatus, Necrodes littoralis and Arhopalus rusticus @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @belperbirder.bsky.social @richardttaylor.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social #insects #MothTrapIntruders

Blown into my greenhouse this evening where my light trap is running, the attractive migrant fly, Stomorhina lunata.

This one is a female (males having orange patches on the abdomen).

Such mesmerising eyes.

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Sylvicola fuscatus appears to be well and truly established in my area (North Essex).

Had several this and last year now.

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Lindbergina aurovittata, I believe.

Attracted to my actinic lights last night (in a sheltered spot, out of the 50+ mph gusts).

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Cinnamon Sedge, Limnephilus marmoratus

Only 10/5 moths after a chilly night, so the highlight of this morning's trap was this rather lovely Cinnamon Sedge, Limnephilus marmoratus.
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