This little beauty, a Small Magpie (Euprhypara hortulata), flew away as soon as it was released but, after a very short flight, settled conveniently on the wall beside my front door, allowing me a brief opportunity to take its picture ...
One of two Luna Thorns (Selenia lunularia) found in the trap, resting here in a typical posture, wings open and half raised with the forewings slightly curved ...
Next, two Prominants, the first a Coxcomb Prominent (Ptilodon capucina), a dark form I think, the second a Pebble Prominent (Notodonta ziczac), annoyingly tucking its forehead under the leaf just before it was pictured ...
This tiny Sallow Kitten (Furcula furcula) had a lot of attitude but managed to stay still for a moment in this wings-open pose. I understand this species is scarce in Northumberland.
Finally, an unidentified moth which I hope someone will be able to name. It was longer than the two daggers above. Thanks are due to Stewart Sexton who has identified this as a Clouded-bordered Brindle (Apamea crenata) ...
5 comments:
Some great finds, Emma. The small magpie, luna thorn, and sallow kitten are just gorgeous. Really, all of them are beauties!
cheers,
Wilma
These are superb pictures Emma. A side of nature I seldom see, the moths. They really are beautiful.
I am so tempted to invest in one of those moth traps. I think it could become very addictive.
Thanks, Wilma: The Sallow Kitten is a little beauty.
Thanks Keith: I think moth trapping will be very adictive. There are so many species. It's amazing what's flying about in the garden when you're asleep.
That grey dagger is exquisite....
What a super collection of moths Emma, the Sallow Kitten is a smasher, Linda
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