Rye Harbour Moths
13th June 2006, TuesdayA total of 42 species of moth were recorded from the Lime Kiln Cottage trap this morning, easily the best total yet this year. The majority of individuals beloged to Small Elephant Hawk moth, Heart & Dart or Light Brocade. Interesting species included Diamond-back Moth (pictured below) and White-point, both notable migrants, Ethmia bipunctella, White Colon and the wonderfully named Cream-bordered Green Pea.
