It’s still fairly slow here in Cambridge, but the trap has
been turning up some species that I’ve never seen before like this
Chocolate-tip:
Some further new species to me have been the Bee Moth, Shuttle-shaped
Dart, Yellow-barred Brindle and the beautiful little micro Argyrotaenia ljungiana. Other highlights have included Early Grey
and Clouded Drab (yes, I know what you’re thinking – not the most exciting
looking or named moth, but I love these beasts for some reason!).
Argyrotaenia ljungiana
Yellow-barred Brindle
There have been a lot of butterflies around in the garden as
well. A Speckled Wood arrived a few weeks ago and continues to challenge any
butterfly, bird, or indeed anything that comes into its territory. I've been pleased to see that the Holly Blues
have been egg laying on the Ivy trailing over our fence and some Small Whites
have also become regular visitors. Last weekend an Orange-tip and a Brimstone
fluttered across the garden while I was enjoying the sunshine and these were
later joined by a Brimstone moth, which posed nicely for a photo.
The total so far is 27 species (20 moths + 7 butterflies).
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