Moth trapping continues to provide plenty of interest with our fourth record of Sub-angled Wave and generally considered to be a migrant when they occur on the coast away from Folkestone. Other noteworthy moths included three Sussex Emeralds and singles of Sciota adelphella, Acrobasis suavella and Ancylosis oblitella. A Hummingbird Hawk-moth was seen on the wall at the Red and White gate There was also a small arrival of Red Admirals.
Sub-angled Wave Scopula nigropunctata Dungeness 26th June 2020 |
Ancylosis oblitella Dungeness 26th June 2020 Dungenes is a stronghold for this nationally scarce species |
Sciota adelphella Dungeness 26th June 2020 Another nationally rare moth and the fifth record from the Observatory trap. |
Red Hemp-nettle Dungeness 26th June 2020 Dungeness is a stronghold for this rapidly declining species and here being visited by a Green-eyed Flower Bee. Anthophora bimaculata |