Before the flood – Moths!
I didn’t put the moth trap out last night due to heavy rain, floods and high winds! However, the previous night was quite productive. Well, not productive in numbers, but definitely a case of quality rather than quantity! It was great to catch only my second Peach Blossom for my garden. These moths are simply gorgeous.
Peach Blossom
Peach Blossom
I also trapped only my second {Cryptic} Burnished Brass (the brackets are due to my uncertainty of this species taxonomic status in the UK). These stunners need no introduction.
Cryptic Burnished Brass
Cryptic Burnished Brass
It seemed like the theme was seconds; as I also trapped my second Map-winged Swift form gallicus!
Map-winged Swift form gallicus
However the undoubted highlight was trapping my first of the exquisitely patterned ‘normal form’ of Map-winged Swift!
Map-winged Swift
Map-winged Swift
Simply stunning!
