Up until this year, there was only a single Devon record. I've had 2 (in work and at home) this year, and I think more will be added once the totals are in. Hopefully a good sign for their future

They certainly are, especially when they're not pristine.

I'll put the cat amongst the pigeons and say it looks more like a Chestnut, going on wing shape and coloration at this time of year. Dark can start to look like this by the new year, but like Steve said, it's much better (and easier) to actually see the moth in life rather than a photo

I get a nice variety of forms here.

It's not particularly common here. I've only had 3, but they're just coming on the wing in Devon now, so there's still a chance. Interestingly, there were no Devon records in 2023

Great totals. Well done on the Scarce Umber, a species I've not seen since 2021.

Taking the aggs out, I'm on 1059. And I've only dipped a toe into the realms of leafmines and Coleophora cases, so there's a lot more to seeat home as well as further afield. Not bad for 6 year's recording.

Thanks Steve

Thanks Dave

That's a nice array of micros Steve. I've only had 3 of those, most are not found or are rare in my neck of the woods. And gendets certainly increase the overall total. I've still got 25 from July to sort through, then I'll be able to look at my stats for the year

She could have bought UV LED ones Owen!

Well done Gavin. Just 17 records up to the end of last year

Nice one Alan

Cheers Dave. Conversely, the work trap was really poor with just a couple of migrants and 20/12 overall. Much poorer than I was expecting.

Cheers Les

Cheers Steve.

He's not had any for a few days, but it's not impossible. It's strange that it's so rare in Devon compared to Cornwall

Ruth, it's a real stunner!