Two Hysterophora maculosana (Bluebell Conch) were flying actively in mid afternoon sunshine in the polytunnel at Dingestow Court on 29th April. I assume they wandered in from nearby bluebells, although these are the first I have seen here in 25 years mothing. Another one was in the polytunnel on 3/5. This is the 7th county record, following two last year (found by Nick Felstead and George Tordoff) and 4 pre-2000 records.
Well done Sam.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I do wonder if you have plenty of Bluebells in your garden which backs onto woodland, could it turn up there.
We have plenty of Bluebells near a small wood here but have not seen it here yet. Worth a look.