It's been quiet at Wimbledon Towers

Not a lot going on moth-wise here at Wimbledon Towers, mainly as I've been away a lot and one of my dogs needing surgery has had me pre-occupied.  I have tried to get the trap out most nights that I'm here but despite that, I am not getting anything like the numbers that others are getting, either in Surrey or elsewhere around the country.  Still, this weekend has turned up a few nice ones such as Tree Lichen Beauty, Straw Dot, Jersey Tiger, Vapourer, Peacock and also several Gypsy Moth.  Was also pleased to be able to confirm both Treble-bar and Lesser Treble-bar ...

 

Gypsy Moth

Peacock Moth

Lesser Treble-Bar

Cold Wisley still produces Sharp sightings

On the 7th August, I went to Wisley Common, but the weather was as cold as it could possibly be, and we only got 18 macro species. Luckily, the site was good enough to still produce a couple of lifers. One of the first moths was a Dotted Clay, and one of the last was a Sharp-angled Peacock, and we also got a Common Peacock for comparison.

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Wisley Common, 7th August:

Double-striped Pug

Turnip

Dingy Footman

Single-dotted Wave

Dotted Clay*

True Lovers Knot

Ruby Tiger

Brimstone

Scarce Footman

Riband Wave

Common Rustic

Black Arches

Pale Prominent

Peacock

Ear Moth

Copper Underwing

Sharp-angled Peacock

Common Wave

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Peacock

Sharp-angled Peacock

Dotted Clay