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We all have our markers for changing seasons. For me, autumn begins not with the first conker or falling leaves, but the first Sallow. Centre-Barred and Orange this morning.

Scarce Copper in the Pyrenees.

I believe this is an Olive Crescent moth - if so, that’s a first for me in the garden!

Painted Lady in the garden earlier today. Seems early but very welcome.

Every year I have a new moth recording book. This year’s cover has been beautifully painted by my wife. Not sure I will be getting too many moon moths in Surrey, but it will make me smile every time I enter records!

Weaver’s Fritillary. A very occasional visitor to the UK but this one at rest in the Dordogne.

Lesser Purple Emperor in the Dordogne today. Some amazing landscapes that probably haven’t changed much in over a hundred years, plenty of wild areas and little (visible) pollution

Hi @MOTHIDUK , I have a possible Wormwood Pug and Slender Pug here? Thank you

Essex Skipper in the heat of the afternoon.

Scarlet Tiger lighting up today’s trap!

Not had a trap like that in a while… incredible numbers and variety flying away before I could log them but can I check please @MOTHIDUK a Slender Pug and a Gem? Thanks

Blotched Emeralds made their appearance last night together with Privet and Pine Hawks. 72 of 28

Hi @MOTHIDUK is this a Yellow-barred Brindle, Seraphim or something else please?

Hi @MOTHIDUK are you able to confirm that this is a Shuttle-shaped Dart please? It was a bit bigger than I would expect. Thanks!

Hi @MOTHIDUK , I think I have a Red Chestnut and a worn Brindled Pug? And a lovely Pine Beauty! Springs is certainly here! Thanks

And so it begins… 13 of 7 macro moths this morning. Appropriately, Spring Usher leads the way. Here’s to 2025 all of you!

What a beautiful card drawn for me by my wife, Eva. Thought I’d share it with fellow possum lovers!

Yes! Blair’s Mocha is a new for garden. Pretty chuffed with this one from a catch of 22 this morning.