On the Fence

Moths on the fence near my light trap.  Crowborough, 14 July 2018.

On any good mothing night there is a collection of moths near, but not inside, the light trap.  It's interesting that the moths that have chosen to rest on the grey wood are more or less neutral in colour, with some patterning that might help to disguise their outlines.

Black Arches, Lymantria monacha.  On the fence near my light trap in Crowborough on 13 July 2018

Though, disguised or not, some of them, like this Black Arches, are quite worth a closer look.

Nearby, on a patch with a little bit of alga and lichen growth, was a moth with a more colourful pattern.

Sallow Kitten, Furcula furcula.  On the fence near my light trap in Crowborough, 13 July 2018.

A Sallow Kitten, the only one I have seen this year.

And here are a couple of photos from that night just because I like them

Udea olivalis.  In my light trap in Crowborough, 13 July 2018.

 A mugshot of Udea olivalis, which usually rests with its antennae flat along its back - here, it's become alert.

And when I released the moths, this Canary-shouldered Thorn decided to park upside down ...

Canary-shouldered Thorn, Ennomos alniaria.  From my light trap in Crowborough, 13 July 2018.

I'll do something non-mothy next time.