This technique was very successful during a brief stop at Allt Ceiliog, Cenarth in the far NW of Carmarthenshire today. Three species of Argyresthia were highlights, along with a Bucculatrix cidarella that I beat from Alder. I was impressed by the abundance of mature and sapling Aspen: somewhere to target with an MV some time.
All of the following are very small, so tested my camera to its limits!
Argyresthia brockeella (Gold IW) swept from Birch
Argyresthia goedartella (Gold IVI) swept from Alder
Argyresthia retinella swept from Birch
Bucculatrix cidarella beaten from Alder; note the dark colour, 4 white marks, and pale eye-caps
Interesting technique Sam - I must try that. Those scoparids really are flighty aren't they.
ReplyDeleteIt's also good for Bateachedra praeangusta and Gelechia sororculella from willow and Hypatima rhomboidella from birch.
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