rwhooster
@rwhooster.bsky.social
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.
A Beautiful Golden Y for #MothFaceFriday. The only time I've seen one of these #moths was during a holiday in the North York Moors. #teammoth
November 28, 2025 at 8:27 PM
A Beautiful Golden Y for #MothFaceFriday. The only time I've seen one of these #moths was during a holiday in the North York Moors. #teammoth
An Elephant Hawk-moth from a few years back. Going through old, unused shots that didn't make the cut at the time is currently the only way to get my moth-fix. #teammoth
November 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
An Elephant Hawk-moth from a few years back. Going through old, unused shots that didn't make the cut at the time is currently the only way to get my moth-fix. #teammoth
The temperature was reasonable, but last night's mothing was essentially pointless because all I got were seven LBAMs. It's probably time to put the trap away until next year and fight the impulse to try again. #teammoth
November 28, 2025 at 8:38 AM
The temperature was reasonable, but last night's mothing was essentially pointless because all I got were seven LBAMs. It's probably time to put the trap away until next year and fight the impulse to try again. #teammoth
Nos. 73-90. Almost there. I don't think I've done too badly, given that this is my first year searching for micros. I've just ignored some names in my diary because, regrettably, I can't find a photo that corresponds with them. They could be on one of the numerous SD cards. 🤷♂️ #teammoth
November 27, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Nos. 73-90. Almost there. I don't think I've done too badly, given that this is my first year searching for micros. I've just ignored some names in my diary because, regrettably, I can't find a photo that corresponds with them. They could be on one of the numerous SD cards. 🤷♂️ #teammoth
Nos. 55-72. I'm relieved to be almost done. The moth names that, to me, seem more like a collection of mixed-up letters are beginning to resemble one another. I'll wager that I pronounce every name incorrectly in my head. #teammoth
November 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Nos. 55-72. I'm relieved to be almost done. The moth names that, to me, seem more like a collection of mixed-up letters are beginning to resemble one another. I'll wager that I pronounce every name incorrectly in my head. #teammoth
These are nos. 37-54. I'm still making my way through the rest. I'll never have this many NFG micros again, which I'm pretty pleased about. However, I should have sorted these after taking pictures of them. Names are included in the alt-text. #teammoth
November 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
These are nos. 37-54. I'm still making my way through the rest. I'll never have this many NFG micros again, which I'm pretty pleased about. However, I should have sorted these after taking pictures of them. Names are included in the alt-text. #teammoth
Another 18 NFG micros. #teammoth
BeFunky (www.befunky.com) is my favourite collage maker tool that I've been experimenting with lately. It limits the templates you can use, but it has what I'm looking for. The website allows me to edit a photo after placing it in a square, unlike many apps.
BeFunky (www.befunky.com) is my favourite collage maker tool that I've been experimenting with lately. It limits the templates you can use, but it has what I'm looking for. The website allows me to edit a photo after placing it in a square, unlike many apps.
November 25, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Another 18 NFG micros. #teammoth
BeFunky (www.befunky.com) is my favourite collage maker tool that I've been experimenting with lately. It limits the templates you can use, but it has what I'm looking for. The website allows me to edit a photo after placing it in a square, unlike many apps.
BeFunky (www.befunky.com) is my favourite collage maker tool that I've been experimenting with lately. It limits the templates you can use, but it has what I'm looking for. The website allows me to edit a photo after placing it in a square, unlike many apps.
These are my first eighteen NFG micromoths of the year. It's taking me a while to sort through the pictures because I keep getting distracted by the #moths, which I haven't looked at since I took them. I've added what I believe to be their names to the alt-text. #teammoth
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
What a disaster! It's time to begin organising the NFG micro-moths I've had this year. And I already feel like I should start it tomorrow! 😅 #teammoth
November 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
What a disaster! It's time to begin organising the NFG micro-moths I've had this year. And I already feel like I should start it tomorrow! 😅 #teammoth
They are such drama queens! This year, I've enjoyed taking pictures of #moths playing dead. They differ from the more traditional depictions of moths. I was most surprised by the Poplar Hawk-moth because I didn't think he had a flair for the dramatic. #teammoth #dramaqueenmoth #macromonday
November 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM
They are such drama queens! This year, I've enjoyed taking pictures of #moths playing dead. They differ from the more traditional depictions of moths. I was most surprised by the Poplar Hawk-moth because I didn't think he had a flair for the dramatic. #teammoth #dramaqueenmoth #macromonday
For #MothFaceFriday, here's a picture of a Silver Y from the summer, when I was able to walk through my garden at night and see them nectaring. #teammoth
November 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
For #MothFaceFriday, here's a picture of a Silver Y from the summer, when I was able to walk through my garden at night and see them nectaring. #teammoth
Well, the trap's out, and it's only 1.3°C. After a few days off, I have to trap again, even though I'm not at all confident. #teammoth
On a more positive note, I saw a lovely male bullfinch in my garden today. That was always a bogey bird of mine. I spotted only female ones.
On a more positive note, I saw a lovely male bullfinch in my garden today. That was always a bogey bird of mine. I spotted only female ones.
November 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Well, the trap's out, and it's only 1.3°C. After a few days off, I have to trap again, even though I'm not at all confident. #teammoth
On a more positive note, I saw a lovely male bullfinch in my garden today. That was always a bogey bird of mine. I spotted only female ones.
On a more positive note, I saw a lovely male bullfinch in my garden today. That was always a bogey bird of mine. I spotted only female ones.
Well, that's this year's NFG macros (nos. 41-60) almost completed. I'll postpone the final few until the end of the year. You never know, I might be able to add a December Moth to them. 😅 #teammoth
November 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Well, that's this year's NFG macros (nos. 41-60) almost completed. I'll postpone the final few until the end of the year. You never know, I might be able to add a December Moth to them. 😅 #teammoth
I decided to follow the trend and make a collage of this year's first twenty NFG macromoths. I should have included a Least Black Arches, but I couldn't find the shot, so I changed it to an Obscure Wainscot (NFG, no. 21). I'll complete the macros before going on to the micromoths. #teammoth
November 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I decided to follow the trend and make a collage of this year's first twenty NFG macromoths. I should have included a Least Black Arches, but I couldn't find the shot, so I changed it to an Obscure Wainscot (NFG, no. 21). I'll complete the macros before going on to the micromoths. #teammoth
It was inevitable, I guess. It was minus 1.3°C when I went outside this morning. According to the forecast, there won't be any better temperatures in the near future, so my mothing year might be over. But FOMO will get to me in a few days, and I'll probably give in and see Wogan once more. #teammoth
a man in a plaid shirt is standing in a kitchen looking at the camera .
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November 18, 2025 at 8:10 AM
It was inevitable, I guess. It was minus 1.3°C when I went outside this morning. According to the forecast, there won't be any better temperatures in the near future, so my mothing year might be over. But FOMO will get to me in a few days, and I'll probably give in and see Wogan once more. #teammoth
With the exception of LBAMs, the moth population in the area where I live seems to have completely disappeared. Even though it's only 3.3°C outside, I've foolishly lit up tonight. To be honest, I'm beginning to question whether a December Moth is truly worth the effort. #teammoth
November 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
With the exception of LBAMs, the moth population in the area where I live seems to have completely disappeared. Even though it's only 3.3°C outside, I've foolishly lit up tonight. To be honest, I'm beginning to question whether a December Moth is truly worth the effort. #teammoth
I really like the "whatever the weather, put the trap out" mentality because you never know what might turn up. I never gave Musotima nitidalis NFG much thought. After looking at pictures of this moth this morning, I'd like to trap a fresh one. #teammoth
November 14, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I really like the "whatever the weather, put the trap out" mentality because you never know what might turn up. I never gave Musotima nitidalis NFG much thought. After looking at pictures of this moth this morning, I'd like to trap a fresh one. #teammoth
This morning there weren't many #moths in the trap. It'd been raining heavily again. I think I'll be stuck in the greenhouse for a while based on the weather forecast. Fortunately, I did get a new moth for the garden. I won't name it just yet, though, 'cos of my gaffe from yesterday. 😅 #teammoth
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 AM
A recently trapped Satellite for #MothFaceFriday. #teammoth
November 14, 2025 at 9:03 AM
A recently trapped Satellite for #MothFaceFriday. #teammoth
