The Radnorshire moth recorders have reported a new species found in their traps in August:
In the summit trap in August we took away a moth that we didn’t recognise. We have since been able to prove its identity as Caryocolum fraternella, which is a new species for Radnor.
Pete and Ginny
You may see it here http://ukmoths.org.uk/show.php?id=4525
The moth recorders Pete & Ginny Clarke have done another moth survey, later this year than previous years, and the their comments are:
Of these a micro – Bryotropha politella was only the 2nd Rador record, Maple Pug – 5th record, and though only the 11th record of Dotted Carpet, all previous were from the Elan area.
The list is attached here: Moth list 2012
Previous lists are here: Moth list 2011 and Moth list 2010
and you can see more details of the moths here: http://ukmoths.org.uk/systematic.php
Radnorshire Wildlife Trust have just done a repeat survey of our flowers, having done the last one in 2009. The results are below. Now that we have got the sheep off the hill the flowers are wonderful! Try and have a look now they are at their best. The orchard … [CLICK TO READ MORE]