Moths

What a poor spring its been for moth trapping in the garden. Its been cool and windy more often than not so I've put in a lot less effort this year. Last night though seemed promising and I was pleased to find a small but tasty selection waiting for me this morning...

Best of the catch were two completely new species for the Howick list -

The Herald was first up.  I've only met this species two or three times before and never in the garden, so I was well pleased to find it this morning. What a stunning moth it is too...

Next was not quite so glamorous Eriocronia subpurpurella. A tiny caddis looking creature, but they all count so -

Finally I must include the Buff Tip. There were 2 this morning and they never disappoint -

Tonight I'm off up to Ford Moss for some off piste moth trapping, so here to my first Scarce Prominent! Fingers crossed....