On Friday night myself and my son-in law conducted a moth trapping and sweeping with a net session at Raw Nook LNR for about 2 hours.
24 species were record which is low but this was due to only a 2 hour session due to the rain. However, 9 new species were added to the Raw Nook LNR moth species list which is brilliant news. This list now stands at 179.
A new beetle for Raw Nook LNR was also found (attracted by the light). The beetle was a Colymbetes fuscus, a large water diving beetle and was found well away from the pond!
Had a uncommon moth in our garden in Bingley yesterday. It was an Hummingbird-hawk Moth. We were lucky as it flew to visit our Lobelia growing in a pot next to where we were sitting.
Only our second sighting of this moth in the garden in 40 odd years. Last time it was seen on the Lavender.
Regards
Julia & Shaun
Had a uncommon moth in our garden in Bingley yesterday. It was an Hummingbird-hawk Moth. We were lucky as it flew to visit our Lobelia growing in a pot next to where we were sitting.
Only our second sighting of this moth in the garden in 40 odd years. Last time it was seen on the Lavender.
Regards
Julia & Shaun