Woolpit Moths (…or a lack of)

“All quite on the Woolpit front” is an apt description for what it sometimes feels like in my part of the world.  A lack of tree cover, cool nights and an 11 watt actinic are not the best  bed fellows so last night came as a bit of a surprise with 4 (yes 4) moths of 4 species. Whoopee! The first three were easy – Cabbage Moth, Set’ Hebrew Character and Beaded Chestnut – but the fourth had me stumped. Checking the books and websites again this evening I’m rapidly coming to the conclusion that it is a Feathered Ranunculus – a new species for the garden and one that I’ve only seen on a handful of occasions before. Perhaps victory is in site after all.

 

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