wheatearlp
@wheatearlp.bsky.social
Worcestershire-based birder & moth-er.
This morning had just 6/5 in the trap - Acleris schalleriana was nfy in garden plus Turnip, White-point, Caloptilia semifacsia & 2 LBAM VC37 SO96 #teammoth
November 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This morning had just 6/5 in the trap - Acleris schalleriana was nfy in garden plus Turnip, White-point, Caloptilia semifacsia & 2 LBAM VC37 SO96 #teammoth
A reasonable 8/6 in a wet trap this morning. Spruce & Cypress Carpet, Turnip, Chestnut and two each of White-point & LBAM VC37 SO96 #teammoth
November 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A reasonable 8/6 in a wet trap this morning. Spruce & Cypress Carpet, Turnip, Chestnut and two each of White-point & LBAM VC37 SO96 #teammoth
Second best bird of the morning at the Moors #uptonwarren, a female Stonechat.
November 8, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Second best bird of the morning at the Moors #uptonwarren, a female Stonechat.
A female Goldeneye, seemingly slightly surprised to find itself at #uptonwarren Moors Pool.
November 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
A female Goldeneye, seemingly slightly surprised to find itself at #uptonwarren Moors Pool.
Well, if last night I'd been offered ten moths in this morning's trap I'd likely have taken it. However, nine T.acroxantha & a C.consimilana is less than impressive 🤷 VC37 SO96 #teammoth
November 6, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Well, if last night I'd been offered ten moths in this morning's trap I'd likely have taken it. However, nine T.acroxantha & a C.consimilana is less than impressive 🤷 VC37 SO96 #teammoth
2/2 this morning included my 8th White-point of the autumn, demonstrating the recent increase in the species in the county - my only other record was in August '23. Interestingly (or not?) I've not recorded the species in September - only Aug (3), Oct (5) & now November VC37 SO96 #teammoth
November 4, 2025 at 9:25 AM
2/2 this morning included my 8th White-point of the autumn, demonstrating the recent increase in the species in the county - my only other record was in August '23. Interestingly (or not?) I've not recorded the species in September - only Aug (3), Oct (5) & now November VC37 SO96 #teammoth
I was beginning to think that only a single Tachystola acroxantha would save me from a night of wasted electricity, but the last egg tray produced singles of Turnip & Large YU. Still a little disappointing though VC37 SO96 #teammoth
October 31, 2025 at 8:27 AM
I was beginning to think that only a single Tachystola acroxantha would save me from a night of wasted electricity, but the last egg tray produced singles of Turnip & Large YU. Still a little disappointing though VC37 SO96 #teammoth
5/5 this a.m., altho' the G-b. Cres had been spidered. 2 of the remaining 4 were NFY making it all worthwhile - Feathered Thorn on the wall next to the outside socket and Blair's Shoulder-knot on 1 of several damp egg-trays. My 2nd ever Satellite & a Lesser YU were the other two VC37 SO96 #teammoth
October 29, 2025 at 8:17 AM
5/5 this a.m., altho' the G-b. Cres had been spidered. 2 of the remaining 4 were NFY making it all worthwhile - Feathered Thorn on the wall next to the outside socket and Blair's Shoulder-knot on 1 of several damp egg-trays. My 2nd ever Satellite & a Lesser YU were the other two VC37 SO96 #teammoth
Slightly apprehensive that I would draw a blank last night. Needn't have worried, 15/12 this morning, including nfm Satellite plus nfy Juniper Carpet (2), Red-line Quaker (2) & Yellow-line Quaker (thanks @stevetortrix.bsky.social for confirmation on the YLQ) VC37 SO96 #teammoth
October 21, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Slightly apprehensive that I would draw a blank last night. Needn't have worried, 15/12 this morning, including nfm Satellite plus nfy Juniper Carpet (2), Red-line Quaker (2) & Yellow-line Quaker (thanks @stevetortrix.bsky.social for confirmation on the YLQ) VC37 SO96 #teammoth
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I have now been able to identify these leafmines on my garden Lombardy Poplar as Gypsomoma oppressana, after reading comments by Ben Smart which note that the narrow mine from the midrib is distinctive of this species and not found in G. dealbana. #teammoth
October 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I have now been able to identify these leafmines on my garden Lombardy Poplar as Gypsomoma oppressana, after reading comments by Ben Smart which note that the narrow mine from the midrib is distinctive of this species and not found in G. dealbana. #teammoth
A decent 21/14 this a.m. after a week away suffering FOMO, which included two Merveille du Jour, my first for five years 👍 Two Green-brindled Crescent & a Red-green Carpet continued the colour theme. Black Rustic (3), Cypress Carpet, White-point & C.quercana best of the rest VC37 SO96 #teammoth
October 18, 2025 at 9:34 AM
A decent 21/14 this a.m. after a week away suffering FOMO, which included two Merveille du Jour, my first for five years 👍 Two Green-brindled Crescent & a Red-green Carpet continued the colour theme. Black Rustic (3), Cypress Carpet, White-point & C.quercana best of the rest VC37 SO96 #teammoth
5/5 in and adjacent to the trap this morning. Grey Shoulder-knot was nfy, Willow Beauty a little surprising plus LBAM & C.consimilana & a presumed E.angustea that is somewhere in the conservatory VC37 SO96 #teammoth
October 12, 2025 at 11:44 AM
5/5 in and adjacent to the trap this morning. Grey Shoulder-knot was nfy, Willow Beauty a little surprising plus LBAM & C.consimilana & a presumed E.angustea that is somewhere in the conservatory VC37 SO96 #teammoth
A little bit of green within the 13/10 this morning, was my first Brindled Green. Also Turnip (2), Pale Mottled Willow, Barred Sallow, Epirrita sp., E.angustea VC37 SO96 #teammoth
October 10, 2025 at 8:41 AM
A little bit of green within the 13/10 this morning, was my first Brindled Green. Also Turnip (2), Pale Mottled Willow, Barred Sallow, Epirrita sp., E.angustea VC37 SO96 #teammoth
This morning's trap not much better than yesterday's with 9/6. Quality marginally better, with singles of Cypress Carpet and Barred Sallow VC37 SO96 #teammoth
October 8, 2025 at 7:05 AM
This morning's trap not much better than yesterday's with 9/6. Quality marginally better, with singles of Cypress Carpet and Barred Sallow VC37 SO96 #teammoth
On the face of it, 9/6 would seem a pretty disappointing return this morning.
However, when 2 of them - Clancy's Rustic & Deep-brown Dart, are nfm, it puts a completely different complexion on things! Throw in my second Black Rustic of the autumn and it's a pretty good 9/6 😀 VC37 SO96 #teammoth
However, when 2 of them - Clancy's Rustic & Deep-brown Dart, are nfm, it puts a completely different complexion on things! Throw in my second Black Rustic of the autumn and it's a pretty good 9/6 😀 VC37 SO96 #teammoth
October 2, 2025 at 7:43 AM
On the face of it, 9/6 would seem a pretty disappointing return this morning.
However, when 2 of them - Clancy's Rustic & Deep-brown Dart, are nfm, it puts a completely different complexion on things! Throw in my second Black Rustic of the autumn and it's a pretty good 9/6 😀 VC37 SO96 #teammoth
However, when 2 of them - Clancy's Rustic & Deep-brown Dart, are nfm, it puts a completely different complexion on things! Throw in my second Black Rustic of the autumn and it's a pretty good 9/6 😀 VC37 SO96 #teammoth
Not trapping tonight (perhaps a mistake as it seems warm?). However, found this on ivy this afternoon - Acleris sparsana? VC37 SO96 #teammoth
September 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Not trapping tonight (perhaps a mistake as it seems warm?). However, found this on ivy this afternoon - Acleris sparsana? VC37 SO96 #teammoth
An uninspiring 7/4 this morning, probably not helped by forgetting to actually turn the trap on when I put it out & not noticing for 90 minutes 🤦🤦 Anyway, Chestnut was the only one of the seven of note VC37 SO96 #teammoth
September 30, 2025 at 6:55 AM
An uninspiring 7/4 this morning, probably not helped by forgetting to actually turn the trap on when I put it out & not noticing for 90 minutes 🤦🤦 Anyway, Chestnut was the only one of the seven of note VC37 SO96 #teammoth
Slow late afternoon at the Moors Pool #uptonwarren Three Wigeon remained from yesterday's five and an imm. Common Tern dropped in amongst the few BHGs present. A Goldcrest along the east track was the best of the rest.
September 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Slow late afternoon at the Moors Pool #uptonwarren Three Wigeon remained from yesterday's five and an imm. Common Tern dropped in amongst the few BHGs present. A Goldcrest along the east track was the best of the rest.
Two & a bit hours at Moors Pool #uptonwarren to 15.45. GWE showed well, 5 Wigeon, very brief juv. Goosander, two Sand Martins & a falconer's escape - looked to be a Gyr crossed with something, possibly Saker 🤔
September 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Two & a bit hours at Moors Pool #uptonwarren to 15.45. GWE showed well, 5 Wigeon, very brief juv. Goosander, two Sand Martins & a falconer's escape - looked to be a Gyr crossed with something, possibly Saker 🤔
A reasonable 35/13 in & around the trap this morning, with 2 nfy - Green-brindled Crescent & Red-green Carpet (latter escaped before photo - schoolboy error 🤦). Otherwise, another Cypress Pug & lateish Small Dusty Wave & Copper Underwing agg. VC37 SO96 #teammoth
September 27, 2025 at 8:12 AM
A reasonable 35/13 in & around the trap this morning, with 2 nfy - Green-brindled Crescent & Red-green Carpet (latter escaped before photo - schoolboy error 🤦). Otherwise, another Cypress Pug & lateish Small Dusty Wave & Copper Underwing agg. VC37 SO96 #teammoth