The MMG Moth Night at Llanymynech Golf Course put 5 traps out on this area of limestone grassland and caught 36 macros and 8 micros (link to species list available HERE when available). The weather was warm, windy and with frequent light rain which may have put people off. Phil McGregor and Simon Spencer were very pleased to have help from new member Kate Gillan as the traps were spread out and attracted lots of moths. We were lucky to have the practice shed as our base which gave us some shelter.
Highlights were Grey Pug, confirmed overnight via the MMG facebook page by Pete Bent and Meurig Garbutt (Thanks both!). We also had orange footman and Broken-barred Carpet. Hawk moths were scarce but we had Poplar Hawk and Small Elephant Hawk. We hope to run Moth Mornings there again soon.
Our next Moth night is Rainbow Trails, Dyfnant Forest, Saturday 14th June 9pm. More details to follow soon.
Added to the blog by Phil McGregor.
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