Less Wind, More Moths!

We finally had slightly calmer weather last night so we put the sheet out to see what we could attract (not that we'd know what they were, but you have to start somewhere!). Even though we brought the moths into the kitchen for better lighting (and so the moths couldn't escape!), photographing them was still tricky. Dean, at Mostly Macro, makes it look so easy:

http://mostlymacro.blogspot.com/

I think the next step is to check the photos on the computer before releasing the moths back into the garden!

These photos were taken by Birdman.

Many thanks to Dean for the IDs.


1. Brimstone Moth


2. Willow Beauty


3. Marbled Minor

4. Dotted Border Wave

5. Bright-line Brown-eye

And 6. a Caddis fly!

We are currently looking for a new/decent moth book. This one appears to be the book of choice, so we'll get it from somewhere. I'd have ordered one last night, but I got distracted by a new pair of boots ... :o)