Beewolf …

Yes! Totally agree! They always look so exotic on first sight. 😂

Thanks Chris. And for alerting me to your record. I’m guessing the spring emergence on the continent isn’t so prolific as the Autumn one. Nice records.

Crikey! Well done on sorting all that lot out. Fabulous haul.

Blimey! 😊

Thanks Sean.

Lovely post Gavin, thanks for sharing, and pleased to see that you’re gradually being pulled over to the dark side … the Down-Lookers!

Thanks … and unlike birds moths are quite happy in a pot in the fridge during the day!

Hi Thomas. If it’s any consolation I’ve been going 10 yrs now and still make spectacular blunders. I agree with others about AI - use it after spending time with the guides. More thoughts on this, and my latest blunder to make you feel better here wordofmothblog.wordpress.com/2025/05/11/h...

Nice record Richard. 😊

Great mothing! Would love all three of those. Thanks for sharing.

Agree that’s a great book. The other one I find good for the bird dropping mimics is this one. Really recommend it for separating these tricky, but attractive moths.

Ouch! 🤕 I’ve never been stung but have heard how painful it is. I’m guessing you disturbed the hornet somehow, did you? I’ve never experienced any unprovoked aggression from them.