A few of the moths I have caught since early August:-




The bottom 2 are Pied Smudge and August Thorn
(Bath Birdwatcher)

The very small moths are called micros and some are difficult to identify not like the larger (macro) moths. Here are a few examples.

Dingy Dowd

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Large yellow underwing moth is very common this time of the year and outnumbers all other moth in the trap its quite a big moth with a wingspan of 42-52mm. I have regularly had 20+ in the trap and 45 being my highest count.

(Bath Birdwatcher)

Another moth that is very common this time of the year is Square Spot Rustic a smaller moth with a wingspan of 32-35mm

(Bath Birdwatcher)

It is always great to catch a new moth and I have been lucky enough to catch a few recently




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I find it very interesting as you never know what you are likely to find in the trap here is two examples.






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