28th May 2018

A new moth added to the garden list today with the appearance of a rather smart Cochylis nana.

21st May 2018

A tiny plume disturbed from Hemp-agrimony turned out to be the second garden record of Adaina microdactyla.

20th May 2018

Trap results continue to be disappointing for this time of year, but hopefully the nights will start to warm up soon. Cochylis dubitana is an irregular visitor and this one, two weeks earlier than previously, is the first that has been at all photogenic.

Attracted to the actinic trap was a new insect for the garden - Dock Shieldbug.

8th May 2018

Finally...a fine male Emperor Moth to lure this afternoon. I managed to net him during one of several fly-pasts and let him cool down for a few minutes in the fridge. When placed on a plant in the garden he stayed just long enough for a couple of photos before dashing off.