Red admiral basking on wall of house for an hour this morning.

Afternoon of 3rd December
singles of Red Admiral, The Peacock & Small Tortoiseshell.

Late news of yet another Oleander hawk-moth record for 2014! As reported on the Ceredigion chatsite;
"This is the first known record of Oleander hawkmoth in VC46. It was found between Cardigan and Llechryd in a polytunnel on the 21st October, by Clive Wychwood." There was a photo for proof.

Night of 1 December: 1 Silver Y

01st December
Not an immigrant, but had a Small Tortoiseshell today in my garden. Have recorded this species active in all 12 months of 2014.

Night of 28th November: one Silver Y
Night of 29th November: singles of Diamond-back Moth and Dark Sword-grass
Night of 30th November: one Diamond-back Moth

Night of 29th Nov
2 x RDP
2 x Dark Sword Grass


Daytime 30th Nov
1 x Small Tortoiseshell
1 x Peacock

Single male Gem on night of 30th November

Night of 30th November: a single Diamond-back Moth.

Sat 29th Nov:Red Admiral & Peacock at Ann's Hill Cemetery,Gosport.
Sun 30th Nov:Red Admiral at Stokes Bay,Gosport,Hampshire.