Tuesday 15th
Due to holidays, illness and time pressures trapping has been irregular but visitors have contributed some good records including a Light Crimson Underwing and several Sciota rhenellas in the last week. There was a Festoon on Sandown Road.
A fairly good showing by the main trap despite overnight conditions being far from ideal and cold at 11.9°C. There were 166 moths of 47 species present and the first Canary-shouldered Thorn of the year along with an Early Thorn and a Herald.
Monday 14th
Some south easterly winds and cloudy, humid overnight spells didn't produce the sought-after migrants seen elsewhere in the country but the main trap was bustling with 413 moths of 117 species. Diamondbacks were the most numerous with 37 and singles of Sciota rhenella and Pigmy Footman were notable records.
The first Jersey Tiger of the year was seen flying around the Obs.
Friday 8th
Overnight conditions were very clear, reducing the potential catch to 144 moths of 60 species. Poplar Hawk-moths made a re-emergence with four in the trap and there was a year tick in a lovely Rosy Footman.
Tuesday 8th
A Red-belted Clearwing came to a lure by the Obs.
Sunday 6th
A Red-tipped Clearwing came to a lure by the Obs.
Friday 4th
A very cool night with temperatures reaching just 11°C and accordingly there were 199 moths of 56 species. The only standout moth was a biggie - the 3rd record of Four-spotted for the Obs.
Wednesday 2nd
The warmest night of the year, hitting 18°C which probably contributed to a catch of 664 moths of 122 species. Dark Arches and Smokey Wainscot dominated the counts, collectively accounting for half the catch and there was a stampede of 23 Elephant Hawk-moths. Mother of Pearl, Lunar-spotted Pinion, Garden Tiger, Small Angle Shades and Brown-veined Wainscot were new for year.