Ivy – keeps getting better

The two patches that were in full flower around ten days ago are now on the wane, but other smaller patches are starting to come through and there is plenty more to come. Volume may have been down tonight, but quality was well up. The highlight was an Orange Sallow (a new moth for me), which was well supported by a Barred Sallow, Pale Pinion, Brindled Green and a Mother of Pearl. All of these are new for the village ivy list. Square-spot Rustics are nearly over (just two), but Angle Shades (5) are starting to pick up now. The ivy list now stands at 33 for the month and 46 over the last two seasons. I may have to revise my 30-40 species prediction upwards.