A much quieter night with the lower temperature. I was pleased to catch a White-point, the nearest I've come to a migrant for some time.

This year is easily going to be the best year for Setacious Hebrew Characters here as well. I have already had over 3000 which is just short of the 2004 total which was my previous best year. In contrast the other common moths at this time of the year all seem to be doing poorly numerically and in comparison. In my last 5 trappings 55% of all moths caught (1864) have been Setacious. Firsts for the year last night were Hedge Rustic and Pink Barred Sallow.

Whitefield, Wiveliscombe - Min temp 13 degrees and very wet.

I agree with Doug that the numbers of Setaceous Hebrew Characters this year have been remarkable and only this week did the Large Yellow Underwings, usually easily our most numerous moth, overtake them with 275 against 186.  A very full trap! It has also been a good year for Feathered Gothic and Hedge Rustic. Last night we had our first Orange Swift for the year.

My first Gem of the year other migrants Dark Sword Grass 2 Silver Y 6 and a Rush Veneer. Setaceous Hebrew Charater numbers, number more than the total sum of all other species.