Garden Moth Update - Saturday 14th February 2015

For the first time, I have put my moth trap out each week during the winter months. There are only two moth recorders (including myself) taking part in this year's Winter Garden Moth Scheme in County Durham (VC66) and I didn't really know what to expect.

No moths were recorded until lastnight when 3 moths were present. It was a great start to 2015, because all moths were new species for the garden.

Early Moth
Dotted Border
Pale Brindled Beauty

In true Valentine's Day fashion, all moths caught were males as each of these species has a flightless / wingless female.

Pale Brindled Beauty

Dotted Border

Early Moth