Garden Moth Review 2022

The above photo is of a Toadflax Brocade, which was attracted to my MV light trap on 25/05/22. This was one of 11 new species for the garden this year. Other highlights were a Convolvulus Hawk-moth on 13/08/22 seen in the evening nectaring on my Sylvestris alata plants.

Overall, this year was rather disappointing compared to reports from other moth recorders. No.of individuals seen = 306 which is well down on the average of 377, considering the trap was put out on 16 nights (average 12.67). No.of species seen = 104 which is just above the average of 94.42.

Light Brown Apple Moth was the most numerous species recorded with 16 individuals, and still remains overall the most common moth since 2005.

Heart and Dart, Dark Arches, Large Yellow Underwing, Lesser Yellow Underwing and Square-spot Rustic are all species that are on a downward trend in my garden.

My total species list for the garden now stands at 349.

My life list now stands at 426.