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.
Shamrock wrapping paper will have to do since there aren't enough shamrocks available at this time of year.
November 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Shamrock wrapping paper will have to do since there aren't enough shamrocks available at this time of year.
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
You're right about a Poplar's propensity to cling desperately to whatever they can. That's how it usually works, but I believe that this one was a little taken aback and simply froze when I suddenly tipped it out onto a flower head.
November 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM
You're right about a Poplar's propensity to cling desperately to whatever they can. That's how it usually works, but I believe that this one was a little taken aback and simply froze when I suddenly tipped it out onto a flower head.
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, 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
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
I'm beginning to realise that bad weather doesn't always translate into zero #moths. This morning was dominated by migrant moths, including White-points, Diamond-backs, a Delicate, and what I think is a Gem (it won't open its wings for me!). There was also a Scarce Umber NFY. #teammoth
November 13, 2025 at 7:50 AM