Moths and butterflies have yet to feature on Wimbledon TV coverage, unlike various sorts of bird which make occasional appearances to the crowds' delight. But here's a posed tribute to the tournament, although this Spectacle moth was getting a bit narked by my gentle poking it into position with a wisteria flower stalk. It's poised for take-off, and take-off is what it subsequently did. One thing about Spectacle moths: they wear well. They've been coming to the trap regularly for over a month now but they still look in good shape, not at all tatty or torn. Maybe they have a 'rolling generation' and I keep getting new ones. Here's another handsome arrival in the trap too: a Beautiful Golden Y, understandably-named. Observe also my beautiful thumb. Warm nights, good moths, happy times.
2 comments:
Nice Beautiful Golden-Y, had my first ever aswell the other day.
The one at the top getting into Tennis is a Dark Spectacle :)
Hi Benny! That's a relief - when I saw it you commenting, I thought you were going to tell me it was a Plain Golden Y. Shameful though it is to admit it, I find them hard to tell apart...
I'm going to have a thoroughly good look at Essex Moths soon btw - it's just horrendously busy at the mo and there's hardly anyone left working for the Guardian outside London these days.
The moths are a consolation!
All best
M
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