Once again, a very successful Moth Trapping Night was held at Bishops Wood in August.
| Peacock Moth | There were two notable catches during the night, the first being a Peacock Moth, which is a moth that is local to the West Midlands area. This is only the third Worcestershire record of a sighting of this moth, the second being in a garden close to the Centre. |
This would indicate that a small breeding colony could be established in the woods here at Bishop Wood. The larva feed on birch and sallow, of which there is plenty in this area.
| The second exciting trapping was of two Poplar Lutestring, this is another first record for the wood here at the Centre. This species is classified as a National Local. in Worcestershire. It is an uncommon local resident, and feeds on Aspen in ancient woodland. It can also be found in Monkwood and Trench wood locally. | Popular Lutestring |
