tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post2193643961828703159..comments2024-03-26T16:59:23.236+00:00Comments on Ragged Robin's Nature Notes: Cuttle Pool NR and Garden MothsRagged Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-5317767370706302782014-06-25T00:38:44.027+01:002014-06-25T00:38:44.027+01:00Amanda Peters - Hi Amanda - good news on the moths...Amanda Peters - Hi Amanda - good news on the moths - look forward to photos :) If you are on twitter a lot of people on there are very helpful re: id. Just add hashtag teammoth or moths. Its a good idea to keep a record of what you see especially if you continue moth trapping for any length of time then you can compare first appearance dates etc. :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-35078726491550314472014-06-24T22:28:13.825+01:002014-06-24T22:28:13.825+01:00Thanks RR, I managed to get some Moths in my home ...Thanks RR, I managed to get some Moths in my home made trap last night, never seen them befor, all going on iSpot...thanks for the notes on recording, will date and write them down as I get them. Photos coming soon.<br />Thanks again.<br />Amanda xxAmanda Petershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16760505541954557539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-73050515882710519532014-06-24T00:21:46.474+01:002014-06-24T00:21:46.474+01:00Amanda Peters - Thanks so much Amanda. re: moth re...Amanda Peters - Thanks so much Amanda. re: moth recording yes, I keep a list of all moth trapping sessions in writing in a folder. Plus a list of first appearance dates each year and a "life list". Then I also do an excel sheet of each trapping sessions including all moth species and numbers caught which I send to County Recorder at end of year. I also take part in the Garden Moth Scheme which runs for about 8 months and you fill in the excel sheet they provide.<br /><br />Moth id is very hard. I've been trapping for 4/5 years and still make howlers :)!!! Some of the macros are distinctive but others like carpets, pugs and some noctuids are difficult as so many look similar and then there are variations within a species not to mention worn individuals!! Micros are even harder. I thought I'd identified one for certain the other day and put it on twitter for confirmation - only to be told it was a caddis fly!!!!!I think with moths you are always learning although I suppose that applies to all groups.<br /><br />Sorry for such a long answer! Let me know if you want any recommendations for id books or websites and I'll give you a list.<br /><br />Dartford Warbler - Thanks :) I think the beauty of moth names is one of the things that got me so interested in moth trapping - that and attending some moth nights at local reserves :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-89553509695910140972014-06-23T23:01:28.734+01:002014-06-23T23:01:28.734+01:00That looks a really interesting habitat to visit.
...That looks a really interesting habitat to visit.<br /><br />The Small Magpie moth is so pretty. I enjoy the poetry in the old moth names as much as seeing the moths themselves.Dartford Warblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352965211143836326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-52497904855333540582014-06-23T22:35:16.286+01:002014-06-23T22:35:16.286+01:00Great post and intresting to read, I've had a ...Great post and intresting to read, I've had a few moths this week,I would be interested how you are recording your moth in the garden, are you just writing them down in a book as you find them ?<br />ID can be very hard, I put some on ISpot to day and two people in the "know "came up with two different answers !<br />Amanda xxAmanda Petershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16760505541954557539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-27426694179089299892014-06-23T17:27:51.408+01:002014-06-23T17:27:51.408+01:00Countryside Tales - Thanks :) Strange how appearan...Countryside Tales - Thanks :) Strange how appearance dates differ for regions as I still haven't seen a Meadow Brown.<br /><br />Micro id is difficult :( They are so tiny and so lively and even when you see something that looks distinctive when you check in the book there are loads that look the same :( Have dozens to id!!! Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-35340278105593403082014-06-23T15:49:33.723+01:002014-06-23T15:49:33.723+01:00Still no ringlets here....
The micro moths are ra...Still no ringlets here....<br /><br />The micro moths are rather smart aren't they? I am trying to make more of an effort id'ing them this year too (no mean feat!). :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-91083966554135777042014-06-23T10:20:42.452+01:002014-06-23T10:20:42.452+01:00Toffeeapple - Thanks so much - glad you enjoyed an...Toffeeapple - Thanks so much - glad you enjoyed and learned something new. Have to admit I have i-spot to thank for the Parsley Piert and Thyme-leaved Sandwort id :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-18239980879943596332014-06-23T09:43:11.863+01:002014-06-23T09:43:11.863+01:00Another lovely post, which sent me scurrying to Mr...Another lovely post, which sent me scurrying to Mr Google to find out what Creeping Cinquefoil, Heath Speedwell, Parsley Piert and Thyme-leaved Sandwort look like. So I learned something new from you, thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com