Saturday, May 23, 2026

BUFF ERMINE

 New for the year a stunning example of this Moth 23rd May 2026







APHOMIA SOCIELLA-BEE MOTH

 Three caught last night 23rd May 2026



Friday, May 22, 2026

YPONOMEUTA CAGNAGELLA

 Yponomeuta still on Spindle at bottom of my street 22nd May 2026


FRIDAY 22nd MAY 2026

MIDDLE BARRED MINOR

New for the year in Garden Moth, 22nd May 2026, the most distinctive of the Minors





RUSTIC SHOULDER KNOT

 Odd ones in trap this year, 22nd May 2026


PRIVET HAWK MOTH

 Second one of the year, 22nd May 2026




PEBBLE PROMINENT

 New Moth for garden the Stunning Pebble Prominent, 22nd May 2026 though this one a little worn.




HOMOEOSOMA SINUELLA-TWIN BARRED KNOT HORN

 New for the year a really smart little Pyralid, 22nd May 2026









NOTOCELIA CYNOSBATELLA-BLACK CLOAK

 Two of this smart looking Tortix in trap 22nd May 2026





MARBLED MINOR

 At least three in trap 22ns May 2026



HEDYA PRUNIA-PLUM TORTRIX

 Stunning little Tortrix two caught last night, 22nd May 2026




GREEN CARPET

 Single which flew off to quick 22nd May 2026


FREYER'S PUG

 Four caught last night, 22nd May 2026



EVERGESTIS FORFICALLIS-GARDEN PEBBLE

 First of the year scarce in Garden, 22nd May 2026





LARGE NUTMEG

 Single in trap 22nd May 2026





PALE TUSSOCK

 Two in last nights trap 22nd May 2026