Falkland Palace, 12th June, 4 MV traps

A public mothing event at the palace saw traps out in force. Four traps were run in different corners of the palace grounds - at least until one packed up at about midnight anway. It did well before then though.

Undoubtedly the star of the show was Scorched Wing (last pic), in only its second fife site.

Also in one of the traps was a soldierfly (Chloromyia formosa) and a hoverfly (Platycheirus nielseni). If the latter is confirmed it may be the first Fife record.

About 30 species were trapped overall. I'll wait until I receive confirmation before adding the total list

Small Fan-foot

Parsnip moth

Ghost moth - male

Small Phoenix

Scalloped Hazel

Middle-barred Minor

Flame Carpet

Silver-ground Carpet

Bright-line Brown-eye

Pale-shouldered Brocade

Clouded-bordered Brindle

 

Poplar Hawk Moths

Spectacle

  

Foxglove pug

Grass Rivulet

Anania fuscalis

Nut-tree Tussock

Purple Clay

 

Scorched Wing