Slightly better numbers this morning with 26 moths of 18 species. Nothing new for the year-a Privet Hawk-moth was about the most interesting. The other new (for me) macro species I photographed at the weekend in East Sussex was Poplar Kitten-rather a worn specimen unfortunately. I've only ever had Sallow Kitten in the garden.

Poplar Kitten

Last night was probably my worst ever July night with just 5 moths of 5 species this morning. The temperature went down just below 10c last night and it was also windy, I didn't trap Saturday night but went over to East Sussex to see some moths trapped at Hastings Country Park. I managed to photograph Pigmy Footman, which was a new species for me. There were also a couple of new micros: Metzneria metzneriella and Helcystogramma rufescens. I was pleased to be able to photograph The Drinker, which I've seen before but not at home.

Pigmy Footman

The Drinker

             
 

My best night of the year so far which ws also the warmest with a low of 15c. There were 49 moths of 29 species including Waved Black which is always a nice one to see and 2 new species for the Garden List. The first was The Festoon and the second was slightly less welcome Case-bearing Clothes Moth. Also new for the year were: The Codling Moth, and Plain Pug.

The Festoon

 Waved Black

I had high hopes that last night would be good and with a low of 14.5c it was probably the warmest night of the year. However, there was only 16 moths of 11 species this morning. There was one new species for the year: Willow Ermine.

 Willow Ermine

 

39 moths of 26 species this morning. Yesterday's Footman was, as suspected, Dingy. New this morning for the year were: D.alpinana, Common Grass-veneer, Mother of Pearl, Swallow-tailed Moth, & Elephant Hawk-moth.

Mother of Pearl

44 Moths of 27 species this morning. New for the year were Large Twin-spot Carpet & a Footman which is probably Dingy but I think might be Buff. Any suggestions gratefully received,

Dingy/Buff Footman

46 moths of 26 species this morning. New for the year were Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix and the Meal Moth.