Weevil - Acorn Weevil?

The moth trapping also caught a weevil, which is I think the first one on my invertebrates list. We think it is an Acorn Weevil (Curculio glandium) but it might be the Nut Weevil (C. nucum). An expert has been asked the question as the differences between the two are minute.

Moth Trapping (4) - Straw Underwing

We trapped 10 Large Yellow Underwings but only one Straw Underwing. As it was kind enough to display its underwing briefly and I managed to get a photo I thought it would be a good idea to include a blog post on it.

Moth Trapping (3) - Brimstone Moth

I have recorded this species before but it gets a mention because it is a stunning looking moth that deserves to get its photo published.

Moth Trapping (2) - Chinese Character

Another stunning looking moth that is a new species for the site - great name as well. The Chinese Character (Cilix glaucata).

Moth Trapping (1) - Scorched Wing

I did manage to record `17 new moth species following my trapping overnight on 16th August which surprised me as I have trapped a couple of times in August before. However the weather has been exceptionally hot so would expect some different species including migrants. The best looking of the new ones has got to be the Scorched Wing (Pagodis dolabraria).

Caddis Fly - Limnephilus vittatus

Another bicatch from Sunday's moth trap was a Caddis Fly. Having someone to id it for me was crucial as there are around 200 species in the UK and most don't have English names. This one is one of the group known as Cinnamon Sedges due to the colours.

Shield Bugs

I have seen Shield Bugs around but haven't stopped to identify and record them. Yesterday I recorded moths from a moth trap and ampngst the moths were two Shield Bugs so I bothered to identify them this time. They were Red-legged Shield Bug (Pentotoma rufipes) and Birch Shield Bug (Elasmostethus interstinctus). There are 40 plus species in the UK so this may just be the start!