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I like wildlife, and wildlife gardening in particular. I want to know what comes to my garden during the day and at night (moths, V61). Amateur photographer. South-East Yorkshire, UK.

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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 1d

Yep, very few moths where I am too. And it wasn't cold.

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you. After a long day at work, I didn't want to photograph a feisty moth. But now I'm ready in my mind for when I get my next one.

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 2d

🤣 It's just a matter of time. Though, it's unclear how much time.

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks you.

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 2d

Yesterday evening, an hour after putting the trap out, I spotted a Brindled Green NFG on the wall. When I removed it from the pot earlier, it was active right off the bat, so I was unable to get many shots of it.

#teammoth #mothsmatter #moths #mothmonday

Brindled Green (Dryobotodes eremita). NFG.

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks. This time of year, I try to find little victories.

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you.

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, two winters.

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 3d

Last year, I didn't get a Merveille du Jour, but the year before, I did get a few. I haven't seen many Angle Shades this year. Maybe two.

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks.

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks. And none of us like Wogans. Five was the most I've had in a row this year.

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 3d

🤣 Everybody gets Wogans, especially when the year is just getting started. Good luck tonight.

You might find this Mothing Glossary interesting:

www.sciencebase.com/science-blog...

Mothing Glossary – David Bradley Science Writer

www.sciencebase.com

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 3d

Me too. Thanks.

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 3d

🤣

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 3d

Although I would have preferred it to be a Merveille du Jour, I must be satisfied because it's a new tick for the garden. A Merveille du Jour is probably imminent because the green moths I've been getting keep getting greener.

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks. Me too.

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 3d

That must be frustrating.

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks. It's not common where I live, so I'm very pleased.

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 3d

Due to a single Lunar Underwing in the trap, I barely avoided Wogan's visit this morning.

I just checked on the trap, which is out again tonight, and I noticed a Brindled Green on the wall. A new moth for my garden. This moth has been on my wish list for ages. #teammoth

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, I thought the same thing when I trapped it. Thanks.

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 3d

There's an unspoken rule that says you have to photograph every Canary-shouldered Thorn you see. Although it was trapped in September, I never uploaded any pictures of it.

#teammoth #mothsmatter #moths #yellow

Canary-shouldered Thorn (Ennomos alniaria).

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 4d

Okay, that's good to know. Thanks.

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 4d

A worn White-point that I very recently trapped.

#teammoth #mothsmatter #moths #mothface

White-point (Mythimna albipuncta).

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 4d

The scaly wings of a Convolvulus Hawk-moth.

#teammoth #mothsmatter #scalywings

Convolvulus Hawk-moth (Agrius convolvuli).

rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 4d

Your comment "tearing through the adult" had me confused until I noticed your correction. It boggled my mind. 😅

I'll look into how to take care of a tenanted leaf when I get one, thanks.