Weather not been great for mothing recently. Took a punt last night after the heavy rain and whilst not numerically or diversity significant, I did attract a very handsome EYED HAWK MOTH. He wouldn't readily show me eyes on the underwing, until he was flapping for take-off (hence a bit of blur in photo 2)
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@hastingsmothman wow, that is an incredible find!
@gsuberland In fairness, he found me! 😄 Very common species, especially round these parts, but don't often visit moth boxes. I maybe get one or two a year. Was nice to see one again. I do like my whopper moths! 😄
@hastingsmothman once I'm getting paid properly again I'll have to set up a moth box. our garden is super wild right now so it's been a boon for the wildlife, and I've been seeing a few fairly large moths just randomly flap past me at night.
