Here we go again...

The Emperor Moth eggs laid in the garden trap overnight 15th/16th April (see here) emerged this morning, a day or so earlier than expected - they normally take a good two weeks.  The tricky decision now is what to feed them on.  There's plenty of bramble locally but it can be painful acquiring it, especially when you need so much in the final stages, so I'll probably just go for sallow (the broader-leaved Goat Willow Salix caprea) of which I've also got an almost inexhaustible supply.

1st instar Emperor larvae, Westcott 28th April

Dave Wilton
Westcott, Bucks