Starting off 2023 list already! 7 Winter moths - Operophtera brumata around the front door
Last years thread for newcomers can be found here https://community.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/f/all-creatures/279008/butterflies-and-moths-2022
Not sure what I will find this year as I will be possibly be doing more travelling in the UK
Cin J
Have had a few moth sightings and speckled wood butterflies out in more numbers seemingly.
Black Arches is believe. Not the best photo taken on the phone.
Last but one pic is a Blood-vein moth ... I think!
2013 photos & vids here
eff37 on Flickr
Great selection there Mr Kes. I think your Black Arches is fine - I have never seen one at all. Remember your best shot is the one you get ... . There does seem to be lots of Meadow Browns about around here too, in fact that's what they mainly are.
Had some luck at the buddleja this morning. No new species but a male brimstone.
In my summerhouse last night
(Pardon the Scottish Accent)
Well done Mr Kes. There are no butterflies visiting my buddleja, but that might be because I have no flowers on it ...