Author Paul Kay ◦
No wind and a mild night prompted a visit to my go to local light trapping area in the Yalgorup S F. Dry for the first hour was slow but when it began to rain, light but steady, things picked up. The most common species was this very variable Anomis sp. that I think could be Anomis definata which I have not come across before. Double figures of the two most common Hawk moth species found here in WA were very active Hippotion scrofa and Hippotion celerio. A couple of Achaea janata and assorted Geometrids made up for a wet but interesting four hours. A surprise was this roosting butterfly not far from the light, Danais chrysippus.
Just the threat of rain last was enough to bring out a few more Hepialids to the light sheet setup near Oakley dam last night. The strong wind made for an earlier retreat than l would have liked, but it was an enjoyable session all the same. Especially pleased to see Abantiades karnka again.
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