tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31159349.post7721863664011143103..comments2024-02-26T12:15:56.799+00:00Comments on Stewchat...: Yellow Rain...Stewarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01985665182124985194noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31159349.post-41216353860342113612009-08-22T15:58:34.970+01:002009-08-22T15:58:34.970+01:00Nice to see all these moths Stewart. I did bring m...Nice to see all these moths Stewart. I did bring my light with me up here, managed to squeeze the mothing gear and one book into the Fiesta. Best so far has been a Gothic and that has been using the kitchen light, possibly put the lamp out tonight if it doesn't rain.Alastairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129076714821313669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31159349.post-1064176961781236102009-08-22T07:02:12.225+01:002009-08-22T07:02:12.225+01:00Ahh, the plaque proportions of LYU`s. Like Skev sa...Ahh, the plaque proportions of LYU`s. Like Skev says, they are a nuisance. Not only their numbers but they disturb everything else in the trap. <br />Good luck for the rest of the year, Stewart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31159349.post-29343652618308193432009-08-21T22:33:03.004+01:002009-08-21T22:33:03.004+01:00I knew it wouldn't be long before you obtained...I knew it wouldn't be long before you obtained a trap Stewart - now you'll be hooked! It is an MV or actinic light?<br /><br />If you stick at it for a while you'll be amazed how many species you can pick up in your garden, especially if/when you have a go at the micros. Even in my small suburban garden in Leicestershire with no mature woodland for miles I've logged almost 580 species in 10 years.<br /><br />The Large Yellow Underwings at this time of year can be a nuisance:<br />http://skevsblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/from-garden-trap-25082008.html<br /><br />But well worth it for some of the really smart 'sallows' that will all be out in a couple of weeks.Skevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05601888498478097564noreply@blogger.com