Last night's #MothTrap was the second in a row to blank, so I think that marks the end of #Mothing2024 for me. It's definitely been a weird year (not just for #moths!) with ups and downs.
Overall, I recorded 401 #species across 2471 individuals from 45 families. An increase of 51, 404, and 7 (1/8)
Overall, I recorded 401 #species across 2471 individuals from 45 families. An increase of 51, 404, and 7 (1/8)
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While the numbers are higher, I believe it is from trapping more regularly and in more locations, and also from more non-trap records such as leaf mines, and not a better year for moths. (Although no stat tests have been performed!) (2/8)
My most frequent species was the Large Yellow Underwing with 149 individuals total. Highest trap species total was 46, and highest trap individual total was 136. (3/8)
1st moth (of 2024): 20-plume Moth
Last moth: White Birch Tortrix
Rarest macro: Maiden's Blush (131 VC58)
Rarest micro: Acleris logiana (10 VC58)
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Best new micro: White Plume Moth
Best surprise: Red-necked Footman
Best wishlist: Emperor Moth
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Still trying to find: Clifden Nonpareil
Best overall: Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet
Overall, it's been an okay year in terms of numbers, but again I don't think that's because moths have had a good year There's so many relatively common species that I (6/8)