I have said it before and I'm quite happy to say it again! Don't let anyone tell me that moths are boring little brown jobs! Sure, one or two are a little dull, but in amongst the 2,500 species of moth in this country, there are some spectacular ones too!
Here are a selection of moths that I have caught in my garden over the last week and one butterfly.
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| A stunning Brimstone moth - actually a fairly common species |
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| A Chocolate Tip moth, photographed from above |
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| And the Chocolate Tip again, but this time photographed from the side. Note the chocolate tip! |
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| A Scorched Carpet moth showing off its intricate patterns |
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| A Swallow Prominent |
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| A Yellow-barred Brindle |
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| My first Hawkmoth species of the year turned out to be a spectacular Eyed Hawkmoth. When they think they are in danger, they open up their fore-wings to flash their hidden eyes underneath, in the hope that this will frighten you away! |
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| So the butterfly family don't feel left out, I thought I would add this photo of a Peacock, which I found resting in the sun amongst a mass of Cherry blossom. Spring at its showy best! |
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