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    August Moths 2014

    Not a very good night last night. Only 10 moths in the trap. I wasn't expecting alot as it was clear and quite chilly but I thought there might have been a few more than that.
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    Bug ID please

    Thank You.:t:
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    Bug ID please

    Can anyone tell me what this is please. I took the picture a few years ago now and it has been sat in my "don't know" folder on the pc. I have looked through the 2 books I have and looked on the web but can't see it anywhere. It is quite distinctive.
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    August Moths 2014

    I trapped on the 6th at home with a 40w actinic and had 3 Jersey Tigers. In all I had 20 species 35 moths. I trapped again on the 8th at work with a 125mv and had 20 species 70 moths. 2 new species were Rosy Rustic and Small square spot. I have never had a Garden Tiger and when I go through...
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    moth traps

    Hi Bram I originally made my own basic 125 mv Robinson trap using electics bought from here: http://www.pwbelg.clara.net/mercury/index.html This proved to be a bit too bright for my garden so I bought a 40 watt actinic trap from the same place. This is far more sturdier than my own homemade...
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    July Moths

    Sorry its a bit late but Thank You Thomas and Dave for the ID, it's nice to be able to put a name to a micro for a change.
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    July Moths

    Thanks Andy. To be honest I usually ignore the mico's as they are difficult to identify but as I have had a few of these lately I thought I would try to find out what it is. Hopefully one of the guys you mentioned will be able to help.
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    July Moths

    Hi everyone, Last year was a none starter for me as far a moth trapping went but this year I amm able to trap regularly both at home and at work. It amazes me that after 5 years `i am still getting new ones. I can usually work out what they are with the help of my books but this one I can't...
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    Deterring Wood Pigeons & Collared Doves from Garden Bird Feeders

    I had this problem when I had trays attached to the bottom of the feeders. I took the trays off and I dont get the problem anymore. Now they hang around the floor hoovering up any dropped seed which is ideal. You could also try switching to a seed mix which doesn't have wheat or maize in it.
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    National Moth Night 15th May

    I had my worst night so far this year with only 4 moths in the trap.
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    Bird Baths

    I have 2 bird baths. 1 of the RSPB ones and 1 large terracotta dish that is on the ground. The ground one is definitely favoured by all the birds. We get cats in the garden but it doesn't seem to put the birds off. Watching the birds drink and bathe in it gives me tremendous pleasure and...
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    Pheremone Lures

    I have been reading about people using pheremone lures to attract clearwings and would like to have a go at this myself and wondered if someone could answer a few questions I have about them. First of all what do the lures look like when you get them and which is the best way to use them. I...
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    June 2009 Moths

    I had a bumper catch on the 22nd. I had my first hawkmoth which was an Elephant Hawkmoth (2 of them), beautiful moths. I also had a Scarlet Tiger moth which was stunning. A few of the others were: Lilac Beauty Buff Arches Fan Foot Scalloped Oak Buff Ermine Angle Shades Peppered Moth Figure of...
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    Anyone get Bullfinches in their garden?

    I had a pair the other day, and I get a few in the winter but not regularly. A great treat when they do come though.
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    May 2009 Moths

    I had 41 moths in my trap last night. 17 different species. Highlights for me were Green Carpet, Silver Y, and White Ermine As I was releasing the Green Carpet a while ago it flew back onto my t-shirt so I walked over to the window ledge on the shed and put him on it thinking it would fly...
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    Painted Lady migration

    I saw at least 50 plus yesterday when I was out and about. They just kept coming passed one after the other. Looked like they were on a mission as they never perched on anything just kept on flying.
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    May 2009 Moths

    I had a very good night on the 23rd. I had 57 moths with 24 species. It took the best part of the day to sort them all out, identify and photograph them. I am just left with 2 very small micro's to ID. I tried sugaring on the 24th but it wasn't very successful as nothing landed on it. I also...
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    May 2009 Moths

    I had a good night with my trap last night. I had to be at work for 5.45 am so I had to get up really early to sort through them all. It was worth it though. 11 x Shuttle Shaped Dart 1 x Flame Shoulder 3 x Light Brown Apple Moth 1 x Spectacle 1 x Hebrew Character 1 x Garden Carpet 1 x Early...
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    May 2009 Moths

    I did not have much in the trap last night, just 6. 1 x Hebrew Character 1 x Flame Shoulder 2 x Shuttle Shaped Dart 1 x Muslin Moth 1 x Chocolate Tip which wasn't actually in the trap but nearby. Shelley
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    Larvae ID

    Saw this today when I was walking round the woods. Is it the larvae of the Small Eggar Moth. Thanks
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    Micro ID UK

    I caught this micro the other night and I can't identify it, does anyone know what it is please. Thanks
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    Moths:Wish List.

    As this is my first year trapping I am getting new species each time but I am looking forward to seeing any kind of Hawkmoth in the trap.
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    April 2009 moths

    I had 7 moths in the trap last night 1 x Brimstone 1 x Waved Umber 1 x Chocolate Tip 1 x Poplar Kitten 1 x Hebrew Character 1 x Muslin Moth 1 x Semioscopis Steinkellneriana
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    Macro ID, UK

    Thanks for your replies. Now that I have a name I can see it in the book.
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    Macro ID, UK

    This moth was found on my table outside by the moth trap last night. It was 32mm in length and was quite 'stocky'. It was very stroppy and would not keep still for a photo hence the quality is not too good. It was brown with the bottom of the wings being lighter(more bronze) and it had black...
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