Moth Fun

Elephant Hawk moth. There were 6 of these in the trap last night!

Below, a Light Emerald.

I use a Skinner moth trap with a mercury vapour bulb. The moths fly over to see the light, then snuggle down in the egg boxes till morning. Unpacking the boxes is fun!

Spectacles moth peeps over a leaf. Below, a wonderful moth, the Peach Blossom. That's a new species for me.

Buff Arches above, Swallowtail below.

Brimstone above, female Oak Eggar below.

Peppered moth and female Drinker.

Yellow-tail. 

This is the book I use for IDs, or I ask friends online.

I get so much joy from using my moth trap. Who knew my garden was so busy at night?