The last time that National
Moth Night was held in June was the year 2002, when it was held
on 15 June. (Atropos 19: 42-59) There was no day-time element of
that event, however, so with the inclusion of day-time recording
in 2008 the range of species is likely to be larger than the 740
species recorded at 458 sites around Britain and Ireland on NMN
2002. June is a particularly colourful time of year for moths when
some of the most attractive species may be encountered, including
the spectacular hawk-moths. Immigration may also be a feature at
this time of year with insects arriving from the Continent or even
further afield, including the striking
Striped Hawk-moth Hyles livornica.
If you take any photographs of National Moth Night activities or
moths recorded on the day/night, please
e-mail to atropos.editor@zen.co.uk
for possible publication in Atropos or in a future update
of this website.
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