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rwhooster.bsky.social
rwhooster
@rwhooster.bsky.social
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I like wildlife, and wildlife gardening in particular. I want to know what comes to my garden during the day and at night (moths, V61). Amateur photographer. South-East Yorkshire, UK.
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 45m
Lovely shot. A Grey would be new for my garden.
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 6h
On Tuesday morning, the trap must've had fifteen or more Epirrita species in and around it. I have not yet seen any of these #moths at home, but when it comes to catching the moths that are already active in other locations, V61 usually lags behind by almost a month.

#teammoth #mothsmatter
Epirrita dilutata agg.
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 7h
One more of Monday night's three Merveille du Jours. It was totally unnatural for me to stage and take pictures of moths in Yearsley Woods. But I guess needs must when you're away from your home and dedicated shed to take photos in.

#teammoth #mothsmatter #moths
Merveille du Jour (Griposia aprilina).
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 21h
🤣 I know!
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 21h
While taking pictures of moths, I've had a lot of happy accidents. I believe that's when I get some of my best shots. I especially like clicking away while allowing moths to move about on a leaf. I agree with you regarding the "green" form, but both shots work.
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 21h
It had to be done. I was looking at What's Flying Tonight for my location, and the December Moth—one of my bogey moths—is appearing. I'm definitely not that fortunate. My home is surrounded by agricultural fields rather than woodland, and where I am now is next to a huge forest.
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 21h
In North Yorkshire's Yearsley Woods, a Merveille du Jour on pine needles. In order to see my first Merv of the year, I had to book a holiday. I actually caught three of them.

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Merveille du Jour (Griposia aprilina).
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 1d
Beautiful shot.
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 1d
I have a Barred Sallow too. My first of the year.
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 1d
🤞
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 1d
I'm on Merv-watch from inside an Airbnb tonight! You can never have too many.
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 1d
Thanks. It's going to be a good night for both of us.
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 1d
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 1d
Correction. I now have two.
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 1d
I've only gone and potted a Merv on my first evening on holiday near Helmsley, North Yorkshire! #teammoth
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 4d
I like those leaves.
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 5d
For #MothFaceFriday, a Square-spot Rustic attempted to trick me into believing it was dead a few days ago.

#teammoth #mothsmatter #moths #dramaqueenmoth
Square-spot Rustic (Xestia xanthographa).
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 5d
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 5d
Thank you.
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 5d
A couple of shots of one of the Green-brindled Crescents from this morning.

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Green-brindled Crescent (Allophyes oxyacanthae).
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 5d
Four Green-brindled Crescents were in the trap this morning, so at least I had something to photograph today. But the first one I attempted to photograph was a very active little bugger, and it's now somewhere in my shed.

#teammoth #mothsmatter #moths #insectthursday #mothface
Green-brindled Crescent (Allophyes oxyacanthae).
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 6d
Thank you.
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 6d
That brown one is really nice. I've not seen one like that before.
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 6d
'Tis a beauty. I'm still hoping for one.
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rwhooster @rwhooster.bsky.social · 6d
There's nothing to report from a mothing standpoint because I haven't trapped in the last few days due to work obligations. These Bordered Straw pictures were taken three weeks ago and are part of a series.

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Bordered Straw (Heliothis peltigera).
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