It has been a couple of weeks since I have been able to run the moth trap in the garden. Given the forecast, last night did not look too encouraging so I was not too hopeful.
However, I was very pleased to get this female Convolvulus Hawk-moth Agrius convolvuli, presumably drawn to the large bed of Nicotiana near the trap, planted specifically to attract them.
This is my third garden record, the last two in September 2016.
Neil Fletcher
Walter's Ash, VC24
Nice one, Neil. Quite a few have been recorded in the country over the past week or two so hopefully others in our area will also get the chance to see this magnificent migrant!
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