Well here goes, for better or worse, another year of moths. The old thread is here https://community.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/f/all-creatures/196070/mostly-moths-2018/1221500#1221500
To start us off a couple of silly ones that came to greet the first trap of the year on the night of the 1st to 2nd january. It was around 6-7°C all night & frosts ever since so I gave it a go.
A Double-striped Pug
& same one closed
& White Speck
Nothing earth-shattering, but a start!
Best wishes
Hazel in Southwest France
Thanks, Wendy. I was looking at a Six- spot Burnet and Tiger was just below to the right. :-)
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Taken at Aberlady LNR near Edinburgh, Hazel. Lots of Moths and Flutterby’s around yesterday, despite a strong breeze. Also seen my first ever Skipper’s (not sure but think they may be Small Skippers due to northern location). Will post some shots on other thread later. :-)
I don't think this moth is very happy, just being gobbled by a Spider. It looks like a Synaphe punctalis
2013 photos & vids here
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Death's-head HM larvae today ... developed curly horns!
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Tony
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