nitens/clathratus questions

nitens/clathratus questions

Hi there, I'll soon be putting my first traps of the year out. There are a few sites within about 3 hours of me that are supposed to have nitens in and so I shall be making an effort to go out and trap there this year. When do nitens start to come out in Western Europe?

Also James and I are off to N.Ireland in early April - is that going to be too early for nitens and clathratus? Any special techniques we should try when trapping for them?

Thanks
Matt

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