Opportunity Details

Target Species: Dark Bordered Beauty moth

Date: Sat 27 July 2024

Time: 10am

Meeting place: RSPB Insh Marshes car park. 2 miles out of Kingussie on the B970 (past Ruthven Barracks). NN775998 (OS map 35 – Kingussie). What3words: lorry.sized.vipers

Description: There are currently only three locations in Scotland (and one in England) where Dark Bordered Beauty moth is found. RSPB Insh Marshes is one of them. The moths are monitored annually through light trapping. Come and join us as we look through live-catch moth traps. There should be plenty of species to see in the traps, some of which will be nationally scarce, but Dark Bordered Beauty moth is expected to be star of the show.

There’s no need to contact the leader beforehand – just turn up on the day.

Approx duration: To lunchtime and possibly beyond.

What’s needed: Packed lunch (if staying beyond lunchtime) and midge repellent (just in case)

Leader name: Pete Moore

Leader contact details: E-mail: tonuptwitcher@gmail.com Tel 07590 589533

Opportunity Name: Insh Marshes: Dark Bordered Beauty Moth Monitoring
Description: Target Species: Dark Bordered Beauty moth Date: Sat 27 July 2024 Time: 10am Meeting place: RSPB Insh Marshes car park. 2 miles out of Kingussie on the B970 (past Ruthven Barracks). NN775998 (OS map 35 – Kingussie). What3words: lorry.sized.vipers Description: There are currently only three locations in Scotland (and one in England) where Dark Bordered Beauty moth is found. RSPB Insh Marshes is one of them. The moths are monitored annually through light trapping. Come and join us as we look through live-catch moth traps. There should be plenty of species to see in the traps, some of which will be nationally scarce, but Dark Bordered Beauty moth is expected to be star of the show. There’s no need to contact the leader beforehand – just turn up on the day. Approx duration: To lunchtime and possibly beyond. What’s needed: Packed lunch (if staying beyond lunchtime) and midge repellent (just in case) Leader name: Pete Moore Leader contact details: E-mail: tonuptwitcher@gmail.com Tel 07590 589533
Date/Time:	Sat, Jul 27, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Spots Available:	Unlimited
Meeting Location:	RSPB Insh Marshes car park. 2 miles out of Kingussie on the B970 (past Ruthven Barracks). NN775998 (OS map 35 – Kingussie). What3words: lorry.sized.vipers
Organizer:	Becky Wilson beckywilson@cairngorms.co.uk 07816110549

Category:	Volunteer Cairngorms

Opportunity Details | Insh Marshes: Dark Bordered Beauty Moth Monitoring