iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Been slow going lately, but these 3 nfy were a welcome addition to the garden year list last night. Garden year list now on 446. ##TeamMoth

0100

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Still waiting for my 1st Steve. A couple of mates who live 2 miles away from me in different directions have managed 1 each, so maybe one day.

230

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I'm surprised that's new for you Steve. I'm not far away from you, in Berkshire and I have had nearly a 100 records so far this year. I suppose the line gets drawn somewhere.

100

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Have had one in the garden for 70 consecutive days now. It's here as I text.

000

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Doesn't show the white streak on the wing apex which Spiny should show,but some of these are difficult. Might be best to send it for the chop.

120

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The Queen of Spain Fritillary were showing well today in Hampshire.

071

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A huge buff coloured female Poplar Hawk-moth in the trap. 1st time I've seen this colour form. ##TeamMoth

0150

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Sounds like the 2nd wave is about to start Steve.

120

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The two lower white dots look as though they are ringed. This is a feature of Clay Triple-lines.

000

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

This was one i caught in May Alan. A bit fresher than yours. But not a lot different.

010

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Think they are both Oak Julie. Spiny will show a white dash on apex,your moths don't show that.

131

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

This Female Gem was a new moth for me and the garden. ##TeamMoth

0100

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Certainly is, a bit more to go yet though.

010

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

This Brown Hawker made me jump when my fingers touched it underneath the egg tray from the trap this morning.

0110

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

This Yponomeuta irrorella was new for me in last night's trap. Not many Berkshire records. ##TeamMoth

0111

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

If these two are what I believe them to be,would be a good record for Berkshire. Gelechia muscosella. #TeamMoth.

1110

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

This Sitochroa verticalis was a nice addition to the garden list last night. #TeamMoth

0210

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Never seen a Single-dotted Wave this dark . Took me a while to work it out. ##TeamMoth

0100

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I wouldn't worry, you will get a proper one of them.

100

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Just found this under the parasol, if I'm not mistaken it looks very much like a worn Rosy Marbled. A new moth for me. ##TeamMoth

040

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

82 of 35 last night, 8 nfy with these four being the best of them. ##TeamMoth.

0100

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Lunar Hornet to garden lure,then landed on underside of parasol. Nfy. ##TeamMoth

060

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

I would still be studying books and pulling my hair out. Would never have thought that was a Mottled Beauty, but a Beauty it certainly is Mark.

000

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Had my 1st of the year last night

010

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

What a good looker this Western Reef Heron is.

030

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

And me Les. My mate who lives a mile away has had EBS and a Stripey. A bit galling,to be honest.

130

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Eastern Bordered Straw for me. It shows the dark dot in trailing corner.

030

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

I suppose they see the light well before they reach it,so I'm with you on that,the parasol seems to make no difference.

120

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Despite the rain all night,and with trap under the garden parasol,I managed 41 of 17, with 5nfy including these 2 new for garden. Small Mottled Willow and Great Oak Beauty. Garden year list now on 206. #TeamMoth

1150

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Certainly is Steve, although I've just seen that someone else had one to Actinic in Berkshire last night

020

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

The last thing I was expecting to find in the Actinic trap this morning was this Mother Shipton. Never heard of one coming to light before. #TeamMoth

2240

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

My 1st Cloaked Carpet, and 2nd Jersey Mocha for the garden. Garden year list rises to 135. #TeamMoth.

0140

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Put it in a pot and look at abdomen to be sure Alison. Treble-bar is pointed,Lesser is more rounded.

120

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Things are picking up. 20 nfy in the last couple of nights. Alder Kitten,Campion and Pale Oak Beauty were the best of. Garden year list up to 112. #TeamMoth

0210

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Hi Thomas. I had this accepted as Pammene albuginana on photo alone. A day later I had it redertimed as Pammene,and told it needed Gen Det. Luckily I still had it in freezer. Have sent it off to be examined. Will post the outcome.

010

Dave Carter @birderdave1.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

This Banded Demoiselle landed next to me while sitting in garden having a cuppa. Be rude not to take a picture of this beauty.

1141