09/08 Convolvulus Hawk-moth in a garden.

Convolvulus Hawk-moth found recently in a garden.

Immature Red-veined Darters have been reported from Minsmere, Suffolk, over recent days - these will be locally-bred individuals resulting from the spring influxes. It is likely that several more breeding sites will be found in the UK over the coming weeks.

Night of 9 August: an immigrant example of Great Brocade trapped in Swindon.

Death's-head Hawk-moth larvae discovered in Glamorgan (6) and Co. Cork (1) in recent days.

Late news of a female Southern Migrant Hawker photographed in Wiltshire on 5 August (D. Pinguey). I wonder how many others might be present in the UK at the moment?

Night of 7th August - Male Vestal (pinkish form suggestive of local breeding) and 2 Cydia amplana (these are probably local bred too as recorded every year now in Ipswich)

Night of 07/08 single Scarce Bordered Straw.

Night of 07/08 single Vestal (pink form).

8th August
Vestal disturbed from edge of garden.