Of course as a young conservationist I don't just like birds (even-though they are my main passion); but I love all wildlife and this year aside from birds I have particularly been focusing on early and mid year moths (just about coming out now and the start of July).
All of these moths were recorded over the last 2 weeks in my garden and will be entered into a national survey. I wanted to share these stunning moths with you as part of National Insect Week.
So here they are, a real mix of colours, shapes and sizes:
Angle Shades
Birds Wing (local)
Buff Tip
Burnished Brass
Common Rustic
Lime Hawk Moth (my favorite of the year)
Large Emerald
Swallow Tail
Double Square Spot
Yellow Shell
Eyed Hawk Moth
Ghost Moth
Gold Spot
Pebble Hook-tip
Scorched Wing
Now of course there are about 2700 species of moth in the UK, these are just a select few from my garden that I thought you might enjoy. So why not get out there set a moth trap up and discover these night time wonders for yourself.
By the way take part in the annual moth night from 3rd - 5th July.
really awesome collection of them! i like the emerald a lot!
ReplyDeleteYes we tend to over look the amount of moths that are out there to see.
ReplyDeletepeter
Wonderful to see Findlay...
ReplyDeleteGreat selection I like the Buff Tip
ReplyDeleteYou've caught some real beauties there Findlay. It's like putting your hand into a lucky dip every time you empty the trap, you never know what surprises will turn up?...[;o)
ReplyDeleteThat's a very nice selection of very handsome moths - scorched wing is the top of the moths for me though
ReplyDeleteCheers
DaveyMan
wow they are some good moths our sheets never work
ReplyDeleteBrilliant selection Findlay.
ReplyDeleteJust shows what delights of the night most people never see.