Lee Mount - 25th June

An interesting session in and around the trap this morning - 13 species, 28 moths, is the best return so far this year ! Included Green Pug, Buff Arches, Large Yellow Underwing, Green Oak Tortrix and Marbled Mior agg..........The Peppered Moth from yesterday was still present but peering through the trap.

Then a pair of Peppered Moths in 'close contact' with the upper one showing distinct size difference as well as an enlarged abdomen suggesting this was the female full of eggs ? 

Then what I think can only be Thistle Ermine (at 14mm). TBC would be a first for me.