The turn of the season from spring to summer seems to have arrived at Wychwood Moths with the first hawk moths turning up in the trap. A few other NFY also appearing and a noticeable increase in the numbers of micros and other insects being attracted. Anything distinctive is photo'ed for probable later ID but I must admit to not having the patience to work through all the possibilities when there are still plenty of new macros to discover. Trap this week has been dominated by Heart&Dart with max of 35 on 25/5.
Elephant Hawk-moth - first for year 24/5, we had 7 of these last June/July
Privet Hawk-moth - first for year 25/5, we had 8 of these last June/July
Another Pug 21/5, I think this one is a Grey Pug but happy to take advice !
Clouded Brindle, a lighter and a darker form from 2010
Clouded Brindle (or a weird rusty RSK?) -
opinions offered are that this is a Rustic Shoulder Knot
Elephant Hawk-moth - first for year 24/5, we had 7 of these last June/July
Privet Hawk-moth - first for year 25/5, we had 8 of these last June/July
Another Pug 21/5, I think this one is a Grey Pug but happy to take advice !
Clouded Brindle, a lighter and a darker form from 2010
Clouded Brindle (or a weird rusty RSK?) - opinions offered are that this is a Rustic Shoulder Knot
Yep RSK for the bottom, and agree on Grey Pug
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