Monday 16th March
I said the other day i wasn't going to post any new Light Brown Apple Moth sightings unless they were on a different host plant. Well, this one was on Broad-leaved Dock (host plant #4 for the year) I noticed a leaf folded along the mid-rib and low & behold! F&C Canal.
#teammotb

Southern and Smoky Wainscot

Southern Wainscot (from above)

Southern Wainscot (front on)

My first ever Southern Wainscot (along with its Smoky friend) in the garden trap yesterday. That is unless i have messed up the ID. If so please let me know. #teammotb #yorkshiremoths

Bright-line Brown-eye (left) and Brown-line Bright-eye (right)

A somewhat tong twistery photo of Bright-line Brown-eye (left) and Brown-line Bright-eye (right) from last nights catch. #teammotb

Acrobasis tumidana (Tufted Oak Knot-horn)

Dioryctria abietella (Pine Knot-horn)

Synaphe punctalis (Long-legged Tabby)

6/6 ....and finally, Acrobasis tumidana (Tufted Oak Knot-horn), Dioryctria abietella (Pine Knot-horn) & Synaphe punctalis (Long-legged Tabby) #teammotb #mothsmatter #bugsky

Scarce Footman

Red Twin-spot Carpet

Common Emerald

White Satin

A little late to the trap this a.m., so no doubt a few escapes. Highlight of a few potted last night was White Satin, whilst this morning added Common Emerald, Red Twin-spot Carpet Scarce Footman, Yellow Shell, Ypsolopha dentella, Red-barred Tortrix, Copper Underwing - all nfy #teammotb

Anarsia innoxiella

Endotricha flammealis

Anania coronata

Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing

Just 38/17 in & around the trap this morning. Four nfy - BBYU, Anarsia innoxiella, Endotricha flammealis & Anania coronata. Another four Elephant Hawk-moths & four Dunbar (highest count in the garden) plus Scalloped Oak, Bright-line Brown-eye & Udea prunalis VC37 SO96 #teammotb