one male Four-spotted Footman[/b and two [b]Silver Y

Despite the indifferent summer, second generation Red-veined Darters are now emerging following the influx in June. Within the last few days there have been records of tenerals from Cornwall, Devon, the Isle of Wight and Berkshire.

We found a covolvulus hawk-moth in our garden today

15TH Sept 2007

Dewick's Plusia 1 (Third for the year),, Gem 1, L-Album Wainscot 1, Delicate 2, Rusty dot pearl 3, Rush Veneer 4, Pearly Underwing 5 and White-point 6.

16th Sept 2007

Dewick's Plusia 1 (Fourth for the year), Pearly Underwing 1, Rush Veneer 1, Delicate 2, White-point 2 and L-Album Wainscot 8

Have trapped a Feathered Brindle on three occasions lately (9th, 12th & 14th September). Also, Yellow-barred Brindle (1st), L-album Wainscot (9th) and Galium Carpet (12th) are notable species so far this month.

Night of 13 September: 1 L-album Wainscot, 1 Pearly Underwing, 1 Diamond back.

Night of 13 September 2007: a Dark Sword-grass, 1 Delicate - a distinct improvement!

12th September 2007

3 Clouded Yellow

Evergestis extimalis in trap this morning. rather late in year but have caught them before here.

Clouded yellow at lunchtime on 10 September.