After a warm, still and dry night I approached the moth trap expecting a good return. However, 2 outstanding finds made it memorable. Firstly a wood carpet (photo 1) was found. Between 1884 and 2006 only 28 records of this moth for Herts. Also, adjacent to the trap was a small, indistinct micromoth. After some research this was identified and confirmed as a Chilo phragmitella. Only 7th Herts record since 19th century! Shown in photo 2. In all over 30 species trapped, including my 14t garden light arches (photo 3.) Early in the evening both a hornet (photo 4) and a large spider (5) conspired against me as they both set themselves up to feast on incoming moths. In all, a good session
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