Showing posts with label Derek and Clive. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Derek and Clive. Show all posts
Friday, 27 February 2009
Saturday, 14 June 2008
Mothing don't half give me the Horn(et)
As I'm sure Derek & Clive would say.
One of the risks of moth trapping in prime broad-leaved woodland is Hornets, especially in the late summer / autumn. They are normally pretty easy going and much less likely to give you a sting (or bite!) than a wasp. Trouble is, once they have been disturbed/attracted by the light then they go fucking bonkers! Apart from that problem, they are also pretty good at eating the contents of a trap.
Having said that, they are damned impressive insects. We managed to pick up a couple at Pickworth Great Wood, and one of these was the biggest I've ever seen being - almost an inch and a half - presumably a queen.
Hornet - superb insect, unless you stick your thumb on it when grabbing an egg tray from the trap!
"I fancy a Peppered Moth for breakfast"
One of the risks of moth trapping in prime broad-leaved woodland is Hornets, especially in the late summer / autumn. They are normally pretty easy going and much less likely to give you a sting (or bite!) than a wasp. Trouble is, once they have been disturbed/attracted by the light then they go fucking bonkers! Apart from that problem, they are also pretty good at eating the contents of a trap.
Having said that, they are damned impressive insects. We managed to pick up a couple at Pickworth Great Wood, and one of these was the biggest I've ever seen being - almost an inch and a half - presumably a queen.
Hornet - superb insect, unless you stick your thumb on it when grabbing an egg tray from the trap!
"I fancy a Peppered Moth for breakfast"
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