An early start had Pete and I heading down to Portland which had me indulging further into the world of moths. The observatory sets numerous traps around the garden catching hundreds of moths which are sifted through each morning by Martin and his team.
Dark Mottled Willow (Spodoptera cilium) A rare migrant which occurs in Africa and Southern Europe flying during September and October.
Beautiful Gothic (Leucochlaena oditis) This moth occurs along the south coast from the Isle of Wight to Cornwall flying sometimes in August but generally in September and October.
Green-Brindled Crescent (Allophyes oxyacanthae) A common species in Britain flying from September to November.
Turnip Moth (Agrotis segetum) A common species in Britain which flies in May and June and August and September.
Next up the birds that we encountered over the mini trip!
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