A nice surprise in this morning's trap in Blackwood ST171966 was this, my first Oblique Carpet, which Martin reliably informs me is the 21st record for VC35, along with at least 4 Small Phoenix (a record number in one trap for me). It makes a nice change from the hords of Large Yellow Underwings (I had a record 251 of those in the trap last Saturday morning!!).
In fact, come to think of it, I haven't been recording as many Carpet species and numbers this year compared to last, is this the case elsewhere in VC35?
Congrats on your Oblique carpet Kevin.
ReplyDeleteI've definetely had less carpets this year than usual.