And Now The Moths

The past few weeks has been all about Butterflies, with lots of Peacocks, Small Tortoiseshells, Large Whites, Small Whites, Commas, a single Red Admiral, Small Skipper and a Gatekeeper in the back garden.

Peacock

Tortoiseshell

Small Skipper

Comma

Gatekeeper

Large White

Large Whites mating

Red Admiral

However with the weather more Autumn like with rain, wind and a bit of a chill in it, the moths are now starting to appear in good numbers. One of the first to visit the Budleia was the Silver Y which is often seen flying during the day, others were more your typical moth seen in doors, attracted by the lights, especially in the kitchen. 

Silver Y moth 

I've had a fair few species with more Silver Y's, lots of Grass Veneers, Riband Moth, a possible Willow Beauty, Straw Dot, Deep-brown Dart, Twin-spot Carpet, Brimstone moth and a T-moth also known as the Morning-glory Plume Moth.

T-moth

Possible Willow Beauty

Deep-brown Dart

Straw Dot

Brimstone Moth

Silver Y

I've even had a cluster of eggs, which have been laid on the frame of the kitchen window. I'm presuming they have been laid by a Silver Y moth, as it was very close to them. 

Moths eggs - possibly Silver Y