February Moths 2023 (1 Viewer)

[earthdragon64]

As we've had a run of a few milder nights, I put the trap out last night. Nothing in it, but a Pale Brindled Beauty on the wall opposite the trap. Aviemore, VC95.

 

[Farnboro John]

Test run of the new trap with LepiLED last night: no moths in it this morning but a small bat dropping derisively fallen into the bottom of the trap.....

John

 

[Rufus1401]

I’ve had a couple of moths. Quite early I thought.

 

[dwallace]

The local mothing group trapped last Friday evening in Botley Wood, Hampshire, a really good site. In mild conditions we had 11 different species with the star moths being Red Sword-Grass and carpatolechia decorella, a lifer for me.

Dave W

 

[KenM]

Just a Common Quaker on the wall last night and what I thought might be of interest?
The “variability” of Pale Brindled Beauty taken on the 11th and 15th respectively.

 

[Farnboro John]

Just a Common Quaker on the wall last night and what I thought might be of interest?
The “variability” of Pale Brindled Beauty taken on the 11th and 15th respectively.

Or as we say, the variability (note absence of totally unnecessary inverted commas) of Spring Usher.

John

 

[KenM]

Or as we say, the variability (note absence of totally unnecessary inverted commas) of Spring Usher.

John

Yes, I often make a point of drawing attention to things that surprise myself and or are anomalous real or imagined.
As in this case, where I confused one with the other…thanks for pointing it out old sport.👍

 

[Farnboro John]

Yes, I often make a point of drawing attention to things that surprise myself and or are anomalous real or imagined.
As in this case, where I confused one with the other…thanks for pointing it out old sport.👍

My dear friend, I'm sure you don't intend to drive me bonkers but those quote marks of yours do.... my old English master Henry Spearman used to advise on all sorts of punctuation, "if in doubt, leave it out" and I could enjoy your amusing musings so much more if you did! 👍

Congrats on the Spring Ushers as well, I haven't had one in my garden yet and haven't a single picture of one.

Cheers

John

 

[dwallace]

Dotted Chestnut Friday night at West Walk, Wickham in Hampshire with the local mothing group.

Dave W

 

[KenM]

Dotted Chestnut Friday night at West Walk, Wickham in Hampshire with the local mothing group.

Dave W

Certainly one to look out for Dave.👍

 

[KenM]

My dear friend, I'm sure you don't intend to drive me bonkers but those quote marks of yours do.... my old English master Henry Spearman used to advise on all sorts of punctuation, "if in doubt, leave it out" and I could enjoy your amusing musings so much more if you did! 👍

Congrats on the Spring Ushers as well, I haven't had one in my garden yet and haven't a single picture of one.

Cheers

John

Can’t teach an old dog…you should know that.😉
On the subject of Spring Ushers…one more + a Beauty.👍

 

[KenM]

The temp.was registering 1c at 11pm tonight and this Beauty was still on the wall beneath the halogen, presume making the most of the ambient “heat”….Got me wondering about the lowest temperature extremes that moth species can withstand?

 

[flyingpelican]

The temp.was registering 1c at 11pm tonight and this Beauty was still on the wall beneath the halogen, presume making the most of the ambient “heat”….Got me wondering about the lowest temperature extremes that moth species can withstand?

Most moth species are able to survive temperatures below freezing by entering a state of dormancy known as diapause. During diapause, the moth's metabolism slows down and they conserve energy until conditions become more favorable. Some species are also able to produce a type of antifreeze to prevent their bodily fluids from freezing.

However, the exact temperature limits for moth survival can vary widely. Some species, such as the Arctic woolly bear moth, are adapted to survive temperatures as low as -70°C (-94°F), while others may not be able to survive temperatures below -10°C (14°F).

 

[aeshna5]

Had a Beautiful Plume that had got into the house yesterday evening.

 

[KenM]

Most moth species are able to survive temperatures below freezing by entering a state of dormancy known as diapause. During diapause, the moth's metabolism slows down and they conserve energy until conditions become more favorable. Some species are also able to produce a type of antifreeze to prevent their bodily fluids from freezing.

However, the exact temperature limits for moth survival can vary widely. Some species, such as the Arctic woolly bear moth, are adapted to survive temperatures as low as -70°C (-94°F), while others may not be able to survive temperatures below -10°C (14°F).

Wow, such extreme temps there!…very interesting, many thanks.👍