Large Ranunculus

One thing about the first year of looking at moths is that new species for the garden appear regularly as the seasons change and whether they are likely to be common or not is somewhat unknown for many of them. It is only when the season has changed and the number of records can be seen that a picture emerges. One new one that appeared on Monday night was Large Ranunculus, is this the first of many, first of a few, or the only one that might be trapped this season ? If there is only one in this season, will it appear next year or not ? Only time will tell and that just adds to the fascination.

Large Ranunculus (garden first trapped 20/9)

Rather a nice looking moth this one, presumably fresh