@doublekidney.bsky.social
Yorkshire macro moth recorder and retired GP.
@doublekidney.bsky.socialUntil this year, White-speck hadn't been seen in Yorkshire since 2008. There have been one or two about this year. This one from my garden is the first for VC65.
@doublekidney.bsky.socialFound it now in VC65 at Nosterfield.
@doublekidney.bsky.socialPhyllonorycter pastorella from Pugneys CP today near Wakefield. Spreading across Yorkshire now, with records from VC61, 62 and 63. Phyllocnistis xenia on White Poplar also spreading, and this from St Aidan's NR is the first for VC64. @andydnunn.bsky.social
@andydnunn.bsky.socialReposted by @doublekidney.bsky.socialI potted a tiny micro off the outside of the 40-W actinic trap in my garden last night and it turned out to be Anatrachyntis badia, the first record for Yorkshire (VCs 61-65). I must admit I'd never heard of it! #teammoth #YorkshireMoths @doublekidney.bsky.social @eggboxenvy.bsky.social
@doublekidney.bsky.socialStriped Hawk-moth in my North Yorkshire garden trap this morning. I've lost count of the number in Yorkshire this year, but it's certainly over 20. Is this a separate wave or are these offspring of the May/June immigrants. Possibly offspring, as larvae have been found. @migrantmothuk.bsky.social
@doublekidney.bsky.socialAn unexpected Cypress Pug from the garden trap this morning. New for VC65.
@andydnunn.bsky.socialReposted by @doublekidney.bsky.socialNo light trapping recently as I've been away, but luckily I left the camera trap pointing at the nicotiana plants. Convolvulus Hawk-moth new for the garden! #teammoth @doublekidney.bsky.social @migrantmothuk.bsky.social