A Marvel of Mervs, (for want of a better collective noun) #DurhamVC66 #TeamMoth

Thought this an unusual Common Quaker with the asymmetrical wing pattern, half normal and half f. confluens. In six years of trapping we've never seen a confluens form so half is better than nothing I suppose 😂 #DurhamVC66

First time I've ever trapped in December, only 6c so happy with 13 moths of 7 species. 6x December Moth, 2x Yellow-line Quaker, 1 each of Mottled Umber, Chestnut, Dark Chestnut, Winter Moth and Red-green Carpet. #Teammoth #DurhamVC66

Only took three minutes to attract a Lunar Hornet Moth to the garden this morning using a lure, and not only that he was quite happy to pose for photos. #DurhamVC66

Traps poor this week but indoors we've had 40+ of these Vitula serratilineela (N. American Bee Moth) likely bred in an old Tree Bee nest in the attic and getting into the upstairs bathroom via gaps in ceiling fittings. A national rarity but NE England a bit of a stronghold. #DurhamVC66 #TeamMoth

A new March record for the garden trap with 116 moths of 12 species last night. Highlights and new for year were a lovely Shoulder Stripe and fresh Twin-spot Quaker. Top scorers were Common Quack with 49, Hebrew Character 28 and Small Quack 19. #DurhamVC66