17-18th September 2016

A few classic autumn species starting to arrive now although the main excitement was a brief Hummingbird Hawkmoth that fed briefly on our small buddleja and then zoomed off over the wife towards next door. No chance for any photos but exciting nevertheless. 

[258] Mallow
[259] Hummingbird Hawkmoth
[260] Large Ranunculus
[261] Lunar Underwing

Mallow Larentia clavaria

Large Ranunculus Polymixis flavicincta

Lunar Underwing Omphaloscelis lunosa

11th September 2015 - Moth Night

A limited selection of moths for this years moth night, no migrant hawkmoths or other such outside shots!

Centre-barred Sallow is a classic autumn species that appears most years:

Centre-barred Sallow

A Lunar Underwing was the first recorded this year and should start to become quite common for the next month;

Lunar Underwing