The trap that keeps giving

With a mild night forecast, I decided to put the moth trap out, more in hope than expectation as returns have, predictably, become rather scarce. 

On first inspection this morning it didn't look too promising with the top of the trap covered in water. Fortunately from a heavy dew, rather than rain. However, opening the trap brought my second Merveille de Jour, Dichonis aprilina just inside the lid. As always a smart moth, and already made it a worthwhile catch.

In total I had 7 moths, of 7 species - my best return for a few weeks. Even better, 3 of those moths were lifers, the highlight being the migrant moth Vestal, Rhodometra sacraria, though the Streak, Chesias legatella is a scarer moth in Glamorgan. As well as being new for myself, and my home 1km square, all three are the first records for the 10km square ST09.

 

                                             Vestal Rhodometra sacrari                  

                            

                                              Brick, Agrochola circellaris (lifer 2)

                                               Streak Chesias legatella (lifer 3)

                                                and Merveille de Jour, Dichonia aprilina