After last night's cold temperatures, it was no surprise to find a near empty moth trap this morning. Few bits of interest/confusion amongst the total of only 7 macros/6 species!
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First up was this... Barred Chestnut? Hmm, not sure about this one.
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Cabbage Moth - they look much better than their common name suggests.
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The Antler Moth was a lot darker than any other specimen caught so far.
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This worn Willow Beauty did its best to look interesting - but I'm sure it's just a Willow Beauty.
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