After a glorious day, where temperatures reached 15C, I was anticipating a good haul of moths. Several micros flew past the trap but weren't enticed to stop. One did and awaits identification. Apart from these, disappointingly, just 4 March moths were taken, one shown here. Hopefully, the warmer nights will continue and the expected early spring species will appear over the next few nights.
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March moth
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The micro moth is thought to be Acleris heracliana, a common moth that flies throughout winter. However, this is a rather worn example and consequently, difficult to identify but the white spots on the forewing do point to it being this particular species.
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| Acleris heracliana |
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