Dolforwyn Woods photos

Regular readers may recall that at the start of this year I announced my withdrawal from mothing activities at Morben Isaf; I can now reveal that I have defected over the county border to VC48 (Merionethshire) at our new caravan park at Bala.  However I still try to get to as many MMG events as I can, so when Peter W told me that his back problems wouldn't let him run the Dolforwyn Woods event and asked if I could help out (with Douglas as the main man), I was only too pleased to oblige.

As Douglas has summarised in his event report, we had a very good evening with well over 100 species noted including Lilac Beauty, Blomer's Rivulet and Beautiful Snout, none of which I'd seen before; and what was nice for me was to see such a high proportion of micro-moths amongst the catch - about 25% - including the colourful Agapeta zoegana, Aethes rubigana, Alabonia geofrella, Archips xylosteana (Variegated Golden Tortrix)  and Tortrix viridana (Green Oak Tortrix), all of which were new to me.

So here are a selection of photos from that evening, firstly some macro-moths:





Barred Yellow

Beautiful Snout

 

Blomer's Rivulet

Clouded Magpie

Lilac Beauty

Coronet  (fresh olive-green colouration)

 
 And now some of the more interesting micro-moths:



Aethes rubigana

Agapeta zoegana



Alabonia geoffrella

Apotomis turbidana



Archips xylosteana (Variegated Golden Tortrix)

Eucosma hohenwartiana

Tortrix viridana (Green Oak Tortrix)

 


 

 

 

Dolforwyn Woods MMG event

The species list and event report from Dolforwyn Woods have been uploaded to the events section of the website. You can view them here.

Mothing and bat event at Dolforwyn Woods, Saturday 13 July

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Hello Everyone,

Below are the details of MMG’s (Montgomeryshire Moth Group) forthcoming mothing event which is this Saturday at Dolforwyn Woods near Newtown. The event is being jointly hosted by the MMG, who will be running several moth traps throughout the evening and the MWT who will be doing a bat walk at dusk. So please come along and enjoy a great natural history evening of bats and moths.  

Full event details are:-

Venue: Dolforwyn Woods

Event Date: 13 July 2013

Event time: 8:30 onwards.

Directions: Going north on the A483 from Newtown to Welshpool you will see two signposts for Abermule on the right hand side of the road. Directly after the second signpost take the first left turn, signposted for Dolforwyn Castle. Dolforwyn Hotel is visible as you turn up this lane. Go straight on and follow the lane as it curves right for about 300yds. The reserve track is on the right. Follow the track for about 400yds until you reach a parking

Grid Reference: SO158956.

Montgomeryshire Moth Group (MMG) is an independent voluntary group of people interested in moths. All ages are welcome to attend events whether experts or beginners.

This year all the events are light trapping events. We set up the light traps at dusk to attract moths and then release them after identification.

You are welcome to join us for as much of the evening that suits you, we are likely to stay for several hours. However, in case of cancellation, due to poor weather or unforeseen circumstances, always ring or e-mail to check the event is on before joining us. Please bring a touch and suitable clothing.

Please note that some sites are not easy to find, so please make sure you know where the venue is before you set off.

All the best,

Peter.

CAT event report

The event report and species list for last Saturday's (16/5/13) MMG event have now been uploaded to the website. View them here.

Mothing event at CAT Saturday 15 June

Hello Everyone,

Below are the details of MMG’s (Montgomeryshire Moth Group) forthcoming mothing event which is this Saturday at the Centre for Alterative Technology (CAT) in the west of the county. There will also be bat detecting walk at dusk and hot drinks and cake will be provided during the evening. So please come along and enjoy a great natural history evening of bats and moths.  

Full event details are:-

Venue: Centre for Alterative Technology

Event Date: 15 June 2013

Meet time: 8:30 onwards

Directions: From Machynlleth head north on the A487 for about three miles: CAT is signposted and is on the right hand side of the road.

Grid Reference: SH755043

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Montgomeryshire Moth Group (MMG) is an independent voluntary group of people interested in moths. All ages are welcome to attend events whether experts or beginners.

This year all the events are light trapping events. We set up the light traps at dusk to attract moths and then release them after identification.

You are welcome to join us for as much of the evening that suits you, we are likely to stay for several hours. However, in case of cancellation, due to poor weather or unforeseen circumstances, always ring or e-mail to check the event is on before joining us. Please bring a touch and suitable clothing.

Please note that some sites are not easy to find, so please make sure you know where the venue is before you set off.

All the best,

Peter.

Tyddyn Dauddwr MMG event - 18/05/13

Mike has now uploaded the report and species list from this event to the website; it can be found here.

Mothing Event at Tyddyn Dauddwr, nr. Arddleen

Hello Everyone,

Below are the details of our forthcoming mothing event which is this Saturday at Tyddyn Dauddwr, nr. Arddleen, the event is very kindly being hosted by Rod Aspinwall. This rural site has not had much moth recording done on it before so there is much potential for one or two good species to come to the traps, so please come along and support us if you can.

Full event details are:-

Venue: Tyddyn Dauddwr, nr. Arddleen

Event Date: 18 May 2013

Meet time: 8:30 onwards

Directions: from the A493, travelling from the south (Welshpool) direction. Travel north from Welshpool; pass through Pool Quay and then Arddleen. Half a mile after Arddleen turn LEFT onto a minor road (small sign to PENRHOS). After almost 2miles miles turn RIGHT up the hill signposted DEUDDWR (Deytheur in the anglicised version). Climb the hill and after half a mile take the first unmarked LEFT turn continuing uphill. Tyddyn Dauddwr is down the first track, through the wooden gate on the RIGHT 400 metres up this road.

From the A495 head towards Llansantffraid -ym-Mechain. Cross the river bridge over the River Vyrnwy on the B4393 towards Four Crosses. Take the first RIGHT after 0.5Km signposted to Deuddwr. Follow this road for 2 miles. Look out for a telephone box on the right and a black and white cottage on the left and then turn RIGHT (unmarked) up the hill. Tyddyn Dauddwr is down the first track, through the wooden gate, 400 meters up this road.

Grid Reference: SJ237172

Montgomeryshire Moth Group (MMG) is an independent voluntary group of people interested in moths. All ages are welcome to attend events whether experts or beginners.

This year all the events are light trapping events. We set up the light traps at dusk to attract moths and then release them after identification.

You are welcome to join us for as much of the evening that suits you, we are likely to stay for several hours. However, in case of cancellation, due to poor weather or unforeseen circumstances, always ring or e-mail to check the event is on before joining us. Please bring a touch and suitable clothing.

Please note that some sites are not easy to find, so please make sure you know where the venue is before you set off.

Peter.

Pont Llogel event species

The full report from last Saturday evenings moth event at Pont Llogel can be found here.

Mothing event at Pont Llogel - 20 April

Hello All,

After the disappointment of having to cancel our first event of the year we’re all geared up for this Saturday’s event at Pont Llogel. Full details below. Please come along and support us if you can, all are welcome.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

The event details are:-

                                                                              

Venue: Pont Llogel

Event Date: 20 April 2013

Meet time: 7:00pm at reserve car park - or any time thereafter.

Directions: Pont Llogel is on the B4395 and the car park is next to the river bridge.

Map Reference: SJ032154

Montgomeryshire Moth Group (MMG) is an independent voluntary group of people interested in moths. All ages are welcome, beginners or experts.

This year all the events are light trapping events. We set up the light traps at dusk to attract moths and then release them after identification.

You are welcome to join us for as much of the evening as suits you, we are likely to stay for several hours. However, in case of cancellation, in poor weather or unforeseen circumstances, always ring or e-mail to check the event is on before joining us. Please bring a touch and suitable clothing

Please note that some sites are not easy to find, so please make sure that you know where the venue is before you set off.

Peter.

Chris Williams - unwell.

Hello everyone,

I have just heard this morning (Wed. 17 Apr.) that Chris Williams, one of our regular attendees on our mothing events, has just had a serious eye operation and will be out of mothing action for some time. I’m sure I speak for us all, when I say, I wish Chris a speedy recovery and hope he’s back on the 'mothing trail' very soon.

Peter.