Migrant moths dropped off dramatically following Ophelia - we expected some interesting dregs after the storm, but saw none! on St Agnes, Isles of Scilly last night - 16/10/17. 8 traps plus some ivy - (L. Finch, R. Hemming & me) our totals were;
Rusty-dot Pearl 23 (36)
Rush Veneer 6 (8)
Turnip 4 (2)
White-speck 57 (68)
Silver Y 1 (7)
Pearly Underwing 1 (2)
Dark Swordgrass 1 (2)
Vestal 2 (4)
Palpita vitrealis 1 (0)
Figures in brackets are previous night totals.