More garden moths

Nothing outrageous this last week, but some goodies none-the-less including Dark Sword-grass, Small Waved Umber and Dark Spinach.

Coxcomb Prominent, Farcet Fen, 01 August 09. Attracted to light, 160w MVB. The first for the garden and the first to be caught in my 5km square since 1989.

Dark Spinach, Farcet Fen, 13 Aug 09, Attracted to light, 160w MVB. The first since 2005.

Dark Sword-grass, Farcet Fen, 09 Aug 09, Attracted to light, 160w MVB. This migrant is now caught most years.

Gold Spot, Farcet Fen, 11 Aug 09, Attracted to light, 160w MVB. A new species for the garden and my 5km square.

Small Dusty Wave, Farcet Fen, 13 Aug 09, Attracted to light, 160w MVB. Doing well blending in with the render on the rear wall of the house.

Small Waved Umber, Farcet Fen, 11 Aug 09, Attracted to light, 160w MVB. Only my second record.

Straw Underwing, Farcet Fen, 06 Aug 09, Attracted to light, 160w MVB.

Photos © Steve Dudley / Panasonic Lumix FZ-30

Garden moths and crickets

I've been running the traps as often as possible. here's a few of the goodies from the last week.

Sallow Kitten, Farcet Fen, 29 July 09, attracted to light (160w MVB).


Round-winged Muslin, Farcet Fen, 25 July 09, attracted to light (160w MVB). A worn individual. Only the second caught here.

The Olive, Farcet Fen, 29 July 09, attracted to light (160w MVB).


Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing, Farcet Fen, 29 July 09, attracted to light (160w MVB).

Iron Prominent, Farcet Fen, 3 Aug 09, attracted to light (15w Actinic).

Roesel's Bush Cricket, Farcet Fen, 8 Aug 09. On the back door!