Colder nights with a brisk breeze has slowed numbers and therefore lowered variety in the last week at Wychwood Avenue. Predominant species are now Shuttle-shaped Dart, max 7 in one night, and un-ID'able Pug sp. - though with a bit of practice I am finding identification easier so long as they are not too worn. More on pugs in a later post perhaps.
Of the common varieties, the first Brimstones have begun to appear as have a couple of Bright-line Brown Eye and the first of probably hundreds of Heart&Dart.
More interestingly, a Pale Tussock was only the second garden record, previously having been caught on 2nd June 2010, the first night that I began to trap !
Even better though, two new for the garden in the last week, a Spectacle and a Light Brocade.
Light Brocade (first for garden, 3rd May)
Couple of Shuttle-shaped Dart (ShuttleCock and ShuttleHen ?)
Spectacle (first for garden 29th April)
What are you looking at ?
Pale Tussock
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