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Friday, 2 March 2012

Moth update

A quiet night in cool temperaures meant only 3 moth species, 1 of each. The second hebrew character, a micro, Tortricodes alternella and March moth, 2 photos here showing forewing extension and the more usual roosting position with the wings totally over the body. Also, an Ophion luteus, a member of the ichneumon wasp family. These are often good indicators as to whether it is going to be a good moth night. The more of these that appear, the more moths seem to be attracted to the trap. A temperature thing, I suspect.

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