Wyke Farm, Chedington, autumn moth trapping session and leaf-mines survey

Wyke Farm Chedington

This is the first time we have held a moth trapping session at Wyke Farm at this time of year. After over 20 years of surveying, the moth species list for the area has reached over 730 which is an extraordinary total and a reflection of the richness and variety of habitats here. It should be possible to find a number of species which are restricted to the autumn period, including leaf-mines.

The land area linked to Wyke Farm is now around 1000 acres and includes the wonderful Whitevine Farm which is just over the Somerset border and part of which is a SSSI hay meadow.

The area is hugely varied and includes coniferous and deciduous woodland, hazel coppice, a lake and reedbed, withybeds, extensively-grazed pastures and wildflower meadows. As a result the biodiversity is fantastic.

For the results of all the earlier surveying work and for records from previous EuCAN weekends, please see the EuCAN website: https://eucan.org.uk/uk/dorset/chedington-and-the-wyke-farm-bioblasts/

The photo album from the 2025 weekend is on the eucan Flickr site: here.

Here is an updated Moth species list for Wyke Farm.

If you would be interested in joining us for this moth trapping session – either in the evening of Saturday 10th or during the following day, please contact nigel@eucan.org.uk