It seems that tonight is going to be the last of the ‘mild’ nights. Didn’t feel very mild here over last couple of nights, but the moths have been coming to light (though not always actually into the moth trap). Vestal numbers over the last five nights: 25 (ie 3:8:4:8:2). Only one of these was of the pink-striped form, and only two of them were actually in the trap.
Last night’s star turn was a very pretty Palpita vitrealis. Two rush veneers and a pale mottled willow were the only other passport-holders. Otherwise, resident autumn species, including scarce things (for me) like flounced chestnut and feathered ranunculus, and the first November moth.
Well done with the vitrealis and high Vestal count!
That’s the first November Moth I’ve heard of too.