Yarrow double-header

Whilst I was actively searching for the first of these - Coleophora argentula larval cases - the second was a chance find - Yarrow Pug larva

Both on Yarrow in the field by the house.

Coleophora argentula larval case




Yarrow Pug (Eupithecia millefoliata) larva





Dave

700 and beyond...

Whilst finally getting MapMate up to date, after what has been a very busy season, I realised that I have now passed the 700 species mark for my humble back garden.  Some of the species that pushed it beyond 700 are illustrated below...

Scallop Shell (Rheumaptera undulata)



Pempelia obductella



Loxostege sticticalis



Evergestis limbata

Moths of the Lot 2013: part II

As things are slowing up a bit at the garden trap, time for a few more from this summer's trip to SW France...

Eublemma pura




Scarce Chocolate-tip (Clostera anachoreta)




Agrotera nemoralis



Alchymist (Catephia alchymista)

Metallic mash-up

Not a natural photo, but hey, I couldn't resist putting these two metallic-themed beauties together for a photo shoot: for me the brass outshines the gold...