November 2008

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29 November 2008

30 November 2008 in Weather by Steve Ogden

Frosty Leaves

Frosty Leaves

2008 came to a premature end with a protracted cold spell.

22 November 2008

23 November 2008 in First date by Steve Ogden

Brindled Ochre

Brindled Ochre

Weather wet, overcast, 8C, strong north westerlies, 18% moon
Location garden
Recording method 1 X 15W actinic
Results:  
macro moths 23
macro species 8
micro species 0
First dates Brindled Ochre
Comments Brindled Ochre - the only specimen of the year.

19 November 2008

20 November 2008 in First date, First record by Steve Ogden

Eudonia angustea

Eudonia angustea

Weather dry, overcast, 11C, 15mph westerlies, 40% moon
Location garden
Recording method 1 X 15W actinic
Results:  
macro moths 96
macro species 10
micro species 3
First dates Eudonia angustea
Comments Rusty Dot Pearl - the only migrant. Feathered Thorn - the most common moth with a count of 50. Pale Mottled Willow - second of the year

16 November 2008

17 November 2008 in First date, First record by Steve Ogden

Carpatolechia decorella

Carpatolechia decorella


Feathered Thorn

Feathered Thorn

Weather overcast, 10C, moderate south westerlies, 80% moon
Location garden
Recording method 1 x 125W MV, 1 X 15W actinic
Results:  
macro moths 79
macro species 12
micro species 3
First dates The Chestnut, The Brick
Comments Carpatolechia decorella - second record of the year.  Dark form of Feathered Thorn.

15 November 2008

16 November 2008 in Unusual flight time by Steve Ogden

Oak Nycteoline

Oak Nycteoline

Weather wet, 10C, 15mph south westerlies, 90% moon
Location garden
Recording method 1 X 15W actinic
Results:  
macro moths 27
macro species 8
micro species 0
First dates none
Comments The V-Pug – another late date. Oak Nycteoline – another variation of this common moth.

14 November 2008

15 November 2008 in Migrant, Unusual flight time by Steve Ogden

Flame Shoulder

Flame Shoulder

Weather wet, 10C, 15mph south westerlies, 97% moon
Location garden
Recording method 1 X 125 MV
Results:  
macro moths 36
macro species 12
micro species 1
First dates none
Comments Rusty Dot Pearl – the only migrant. Flame Shoulder – a late date.

13 November 2008

14 November 2008 in First date, Migrant, Unusual flight time by Steve Ogden

Feathered Thorn

Feathered Thorn


The V-Pug

The V-Pug

Weather overcast, damp, 10C, fresh south westerlies, full moon
Location garden
Recording method 1 X 15W actinic
Results:  
macro moths 56
macro species 12
micro species 3
First dates Winter Moth, December Moth
Comments Rusty Dot Pearl – the only migrant. 24 Feathered Thorn – the most common moth. V Pug – a late date.