Mothers' Day moths

 

Happy Mothers' Day! I'm greeting it with some colourful Spring flowers from the garden including the delectable Snakeshead Fritillary, still in bud on the left, because the overnight moths have been modest both in size and colouring. None the less worthy for that, however. Here they are:

First, a rather battered Agnopterix Alstromeriana, a very small but prettily-coloured mcro which I almost overlooked. Then below, a Clouded Drab, a dull-looking mouth with a dull-sounding name. It was more cheering to see the Twin-spotted Quaker in my third photo.

Finally a second and slightly larger micro, the very familiar Diurnea fagella.  A fairly meagre tally even when supplemented by assorted other Quakers and a Hebrew Character, but the initially promising weather was spoilt by rain. 

Have a great day, Mums everywhere. Back to Dads' Days tomorrow onwards...   Only kidding.