Some Moths during December

Although there are several resident moth species that are on the wing in December, you are only likely to attract them to the light-trap on mild, still and overcast nights, this late in the year. There were only very few such nights this December but those nights were reasonably productive.

December Moth (Poecilocampa populi) (male)

(mating pair, female on right)

Mottled Umber (Erannis defoliaria) (male)

Scarce Umber (Agriopis aurantiaria) (male)

Pale Brindled Beauty (Phigalia pilosaria) (males)

Winter Moth (Operophtera brumata) (male)