Small Mottled Willow taken at light last night

Bordered Straw taken at light on 25/5.

At least two Red-veined Darters on south side of Meadow Flash late morning

At least three Red-veined Darter on the Boating Lake, Middleton Nature Reserve at Heysham.

1 Hummingbird Hawk-moth in garden this afternoon, nectaring.
Also 1 Painted Lady.

Pale-shouldered Cloud taken by Brian Harper at Cheriton, Kent last night

Striped Hawk-moth caught in MV trap last night, 26/27 May.

Night of 26 May: 1 Humming-bird Hawk, 1 Delicate, 1 Scarce Bordered Straw, 3 Rush Veneer, 2 Rusty-dot Pearl, 3 Diamond-back moths

Night of 26/27th May - one dark sword-grass

Several Southern Emerald Damselfly Lestes barbarus were seen emerging at a site on the Isle of Wight on 25 May (P. Hunt). This is a new species for the island, let alone a new breeder!