Some Moths during September

 The weather during September was rather changeable and marginal when it came to deciding whether to put the moth-trap out. The catches were dominated by Yellow Underwings and Boxworm Moths, the latter of which is starting to turn up regularly and in multiple numbers at my light trap.

Although not uncommon, the Orange Swift (Hepialus sylvina) and Barred Hook-tip (Watsonalla cultraria) made their first ever appearance in my wealden garden.

The Lace Border (Scopula ornata) is a nationally scarce moth of chalk grassland and Bob found a couple of colonies on the East Sussex downs a year or two ago. He kindly took me on a tour of one of these sites and managed to find a few second brood individuals for me to see.

Orange Swift (Hepialus sylvina) (female)

Barred Hook-tip (Watsonalla cultraria) (female)

Oak Hook-tip (Watsonalla binaria) (male)

Autumnal Rustic (Eugnorisma glareosa)

Feathered Gothic (Tholera decimalis) (female)

Rosy Rustic (Hydraecia micacea)

Delicate (Mythimna vitellina)

Pale Mottled Willow (Paradrina clavipalpis)

Lace Border (Scopula ornata)