recorded. Compta was recorded at Willesborough on June 30th. This 

 is the farthest inland so far recorded for this month since it was 

 discovered at Dover. Three were taken at Folkestone. On June 16th, 

 Albicolon was taken at Willesborough, certainly a new record for the 

 Ashford area. Albula and Emiitaria were both flying freely on Romney 

 Marsh in July. In late July and August, Ditrapezium appeared at Brook, 

 Wye and Willesborough. All new records. 



In the early Autumn, matters improved slightly. September 

 brought a big influx of Solidaginis to the southern half of England and 

 one was taken at light at Folkestone. The moth is more of a northern 

 and moorland insect and its occurrence so far south was most unexpected. 



All these insects were of a darker shade and were probably part of 

 an immigration from Germany. During the latter part of the month, 

 Autumnaria became common at M.V. light. They were practically all 

 males and heavily marked. These also were probably immigrants. 

 Alhipiincta put in a late appearance over a wide area and these also were 

 of a darker shade than usual. Possibly offsprings of June moths, 

 delayed in emerging by the inclement weather. 



Vitellina was taken at Dover on October 7th, and at Folkestone on 

 October 1 5th and one at Wye. Another presumed immigrant Obstipata 

 was recorded from both Folkestone and Dover the latter being taken on 

 November 6th. 



Then to cap the seasons takings, Plusia gutta was captured in 

 Ashford by Mr. Percy Cue. 



This appears to be only the second known specimen to be taken in 

 this County. 



It is understood that other rare and interesting species have been 

 taken in the area, but behind the Iron Curtain. They have yet to be 

 officially reported ! 



It is most unfortunate that our records are of one order only, but 

 until we get enthusiastic workers in other orders into our ranks it is 

 feared this will continue to be the case. 



My thanks are due to the following members of the section, who have 

 supplied me with data and so made my task possible. 



To Messrs. Morley, Fawnthorp, Scott, Cue, Rudland and Youden, 

 I oflfer my grateful thanks. 



C. A. W. DUFFIELD. 



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