Moth recording at Pitsford Reservoir
Moths are caught in two insect traps at
Pitsford Water Nature Reserve. This reserve is owned by Anglia
Water and is jointly run by Anglia Water and Northamptonshire
Wildlife Trust.
Moth Traps
Each trap attracts insects using a 150w
Mercury vapour lamp
Trap 1 - This trap is
situated by the boat mooring and has run continuously since
December 1998
Trap 2 - This trap is
situated in woodland adjourning the lodge and has run
continuously since March 1999
Contributors to Moth recording at Pitsford
Reservoir
Collecting: Phil Horsnail, Bob Gill
Identification: Phil Horsnail, Pete Sharpe, Diane Sharpe, David
Manning
Collating: Cliff Christie, Dave Francis