Despite a frost and a temperature of -2.90 C, before dawn this morning, there was a Small Quaker on the kitchen window, attracted by the flourescent light. This was probably one of the pair I had in my trap from the 5th, a catch which also included a Mottled Grey, 3 Common Quakers and a Hebrew Character.

New for year in Llanishen

Not a great night, but this Twin-spotted Quaker was a new species for the year last night.

Last night in Llanishen

Another cold night, and just two moths: Common Quaker & Early Grey.

Report from Greg: Yesterday at Parc Slip

Yesterday, Greg found this Grey Shoulder-knot on the Reserve building at Parc Slip (SS881843) - a new moth for him. He also saw a female Adder on the reserve.

Acleris schalleriana

I've now dissected this Acleris, caught in my garden MV on 15th Jan. Turns out to be schalleriana, and I had another one on 19th Feb at the kitchen window.

This makes 3 records for my garden, all in Jan-Feb, strange I've never had them in the autumn.

Last night in Llanishen

I don't know what posessed me to put the trap on last night, but there were two moths in it this morning, which I guess makes it worthwhile! A Common Quaker and this Grey Shoulder-knot.

Darren woods, Maesteg.

Tortricodes alternella 28 February.