Sprawler at last

Amongst last night's moths at Westcott (54 individuals of 18 species despite a near-frost under clear skies) were two Sprawlers.  There was nothing significant amongst the remainder of the catch although it is always nice to see Figure of Eight in the garden and last night's pair takes this year's tally here to seven already.  Supposedly a moth in serious decline, it is thankfully still numerous in local woodland where there is no shortage of blackthorn.

Sprawler, Westcott 22nd October

Figure of Eight pair, Westcott 22nd October

Dave Wilton
Westcott, Bucks