A very rare for Yorkshire moth in the trap this morning, it was trying to get out, so I took a picture through the plastic baffles, and when I tried to pot it, it flew off. Bugger. But I did get a record shot (If it even meets that standard) as you can make out the moth and it's markings. It was an absolutely beautiful moth.
Update: CF says that this is a superb record, and may have possibly come over from a population in Lancashire. He also says there are no Yorkshire records nearby, and this is the 3rd ever in VC63 and first for 51 years since 1 at Thorne Moors in 1970. I, personally hope they start to breed here!
Elsewhere in the trap:
Pale Tussock x2
Peppered Moth x3
White Ermine x3 [NFY]
Silver Hook x1 [NFG] And Calderdale .......
Buff-tip x2
Silver Ground Carpet x3
Rustic Shoulder Knot x1
Pebble Prominent x1 [NFY]
Flame Shoulder x1
Marbled White Spot x1
Coxcomb Prominent x1 [NFY]
Lesser Swallow Prominent x1
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| Silver Hook, Rishworth |
6 comments:
Superb what an excellent find and a great reward for all your hard work...brilliant...
fingers crossed for a small population ....like your Marbled White Spots...."""""""!!!!!!
I really hope so, and it's excellent to see that moth, thanks. I will be down at Cromwell this Saturday
Brilliant! nice job getting a record shot
Well done Edward - a great find.
Thanks both!
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