Noctuidae (Ophiderinae)

Very attractive moth, they overwinter as Adults and often will hibernate in sheds. Some stars of the catch at our patio/balcony trap 17 May 2013

Very attractive moth, they overwinter as Adults and often will hibernate in sheds. Some stars of the catch at our patio/balcony trap 17 May 2013

From back in Oct. The last of the mentionables of 2012.

These are lovely moths, hes wintering at a local business in the upstairs flats' hallway, where its cool but protected.

From UKMoths: "Quite a spectacular species, this colourful moth overwinters as an adult, and as a result, can be one of the last species to be seen in one year, and one of the first in the next. It is also sometimes found hibernating inside barns and outbuildings."

Yeah!! Moths :D View large you can see hes got long scales covering his eyes, when these moths are active you'd be able to see the eye better I suspect. Hes hibernating so probably hasnt moved in months.

Once again the rainy night dampened my photo op on this guy, but he is still a brilliant moth.

Stars of the catch 26 July 2013. This is new for us, and one that has been on the wish list since I started mothing a few years ago!