Some Moths during July

 As the year progresses, moth numbers attracted to the light-trap have continued to be low.

Here are some images of species that appeared during July.

Privet Hawkmoth (Sphinx ligustri) 

This specimen lacked any pigment on what should be a pink and black abdomen.

Pine Hawkmoth (Hyloicus pinastri)

Buff Ermine (Spilosoma luteum)

Ruby Tiger (Phragmatobia fuliginosa fuliginosa)

Four-spotted Footman (Lithosia quadra) (female)

Black Arches (Lymantria monacha) (male)

Scalloped Oak (Crocallis elinguaria)

Small Phoenix (Ecliptopera silaceata)

Copper Underwing (Amphipyra pyramidea)

This species and the next, can only be confidently identified by close examination of the hind-wing underside markings.

Svensson's Copper Underwing (Amphipyra berbera svenssoni)

Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing (Noctua janthe)

Dark Arches (Apamea monoglypha)

Coronet (Craniophora ligustri)

Sycamore (Acronicta aceris)

True Lover's Knot (Lycophotia porphyrea)

Tree-lichen Beauty (Cryphia algae)

Rosy Minor (Mesoligia literosa)

Spectacle (Abrostola triplasia)

Herald (Scoliopteryx libatrix)