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#1 2016-02-01 21:17:56
- Tony Irwin
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- Name: Tony Irwin
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Ptychoptera albimana - early date
I've just been told of a Ptychoptera albimana that has turned up in a moth trap this morning (1 Feb 2016) at Damgate Wood, Acle, Norfolk (TG403100).
Is this unusual for this species, or have the milder winters been generating other early individuals in recent years?
Thanks, Tony
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#2 2016-02-02 11:59:56
- Howard Bentley
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Re: Ptychoptera albimana - early date
My earliest record, for what it's worth, is the 21st March (2012).
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#3 2016-02-02 14:33:55
- johnkramer
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- Name: John Kramer
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Re: Ptychoptera albimana - early date
Congratulations ! That is the new record for Ptychoptera albimana !! Howard had the previous record from Langley in East Kent (VC15). The only other March record was from John Dobson from Bramley Marsh, Surrey (VC 17) on 29/03/1991. Who was the Recorder, please ??
John K
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#4 2016-02-02 18:51:37
- Howard Bentley
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Re: Ptychoptera albimana - early date
Well! I've been deprived of a record I never knew I held! I concede to you, Tony, with great pleasure.
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#5 2016-02-03 02:52:13
- Tony Irwin
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Re: Ptychoptera albimana - early date
The recorder was Martin Greenland - I'll send you his e-mail separately, John.
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#6 2016-02-04 11:20:01
- johnkramer
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Re: Ptychoptera albimana - early date
Thanks Tony.
John
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