After a 3 week break with no moth trapping, last night produced 32 species, 15 of which were the first records for this year, showing a big change in the moths that are on the wing compared to a few weeks ago. No less than 6 of these species turned out to be new records for the Oa reserve, and 1 possibly new for Islay.
The new species for the reserve included this small autumnal moth
and this heath rustic
This rush veneer is an immigrant, commonly seen on the south coast of England but less common on Islay. Also in the same picture is epinotia caprana, which if confirmed by someone more expert than me, will be new for Islay