Moth On!!

The warm weather seems to have temporarily meandered off....however, the trap is still in operation....and a few nice moths in....

Starting with a moth that I have highlighted previously, but this specimen is in top condition with no sign of wear.....so worth another look....

Coronet, Craniophora ligustri

This isnt why its called the Lobster Moth...(though its a great moth to look at, not the run of the mill 'brown' one....

Lobster Moth, Stauropus fagi

This is why its called the Lobster Moth....go here http://creepyanimals.com/2013/01/lobster-moth-caterpillar/ although im not particularly happy with their idea that the moth is boring...!

We have already seen Elephant Hawkmoth in previous posts...and heres the smaller version of it...I caught a couple of these last year which was a real surprise.....so I was looking forward to catching them again...

Small Elephant Hawkmoth, Deilephila porcellus

I have caught these moths previously, but none of this incredible colour obviously seen in newly hatched moths...

Purple Clay, Diarsia brunnea