We have been moth trapping at least weekly as we are contributing to the Garden Moth Scheme this year. Regular trapping in our garden in Headington, Oxford has increased our awareness of the seasonal change in moth species and numbers. Here are a few highlights of our catches in the period mid-March to 1st June. Let’s begin with some beauties!
A major highlight was our first Buff-tip for the garden (though we have seen them elsewhere). Everybody’s favourite moth, due to their amazing similarity to a broken silver birch twig, they just look fab from every angle:
