I’ve been rather quiet of late, sorry Tony, a man who as I recall catches far more than his fair share of Vestal, considering his location!!! If you really want to see Alder Kitten then your best bet would be to arrange to come out with me and Brian sometime, and you are very welcome to do so should you ever wish.
I have started late this year in-fact only two moth nights under my belt for the whole year these being Saturday as in Brian’s blog and Monday at home. The real highlight for me at home was Saturday with a lot of daytime migration evident. Painted Lady passing through throughout the day but a first in having two Hummingbird Hawk-moths together in my long gravel border on the fence and Red Valerian. The Sunday and Monday a singleton at the same location. Inspired by the tally with Brian I trapped at home Monday night. 78 species total. Nothing exceptional apart from the numbers of Rustic Shoulder-knot which were very high. Lots of moths in pristine condition as Saturday. Nice to get a Clouded Drab as thought I had missed out on them this year and the usual specials Gold-spot, Water Ermine and Cream-bordered Green-pea. No Alder Kitten. Migrants were Silver Y 5 and Diamond-back 10. G oppressana probably the best micro.