Double Moths!
Despite the breezy conditions when I set the traps up last night; the contents this morning were pretty good. The trap contained 67 moths of 24 species (two of which were new for my garden records). Here is the full list:
Beautiful Golden Y 3
Heart and Dart 12
Large Yellow Underwing 3
Map-winged Swift 1
Peppered Moth 2
Snout 1
Elephant Hawkmoth 2
Poplar Hawkmoth 3
Peach Blossom 1
Dark Arches 3
Small Angle Shades 1
Buff Ermine 8
Barred Straw 9
White Ermine 2
Silver Ground Carpet 4
Broom 1
Buff-tip 1
Grey Dagger agg. 2
Silver Y 1
Double Square-spot 1
Flame 3
Pale-shouldered Brocade 1
Riband Wave 1
Double Dart 1
Riband Wave is a pretty, delicate moth. Certainly a nice addition to my garden records!
Riband Wave
Riband Wave
After catching my first Double Square-spot yesterday, it was nice to see another one today!
Double Square-spot
On the subject of doubles; Double Dart was a new records for my garden today!
Double Dart
It seems like another humid night tonight; so it could be another good moth night (if the rain holds off)!
