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I did, though not as much as I would have liked 😉

And the weather 🙏

Also, I've got to get to grips with leaf mines 😬. My totals don't include any at all, but I did have a few. Whether that will happen is another matter 🙄

That sounds good 👌
However I'm sure, having got so close to 500, that you'll probably end up hammering the garden again too 😁

Yeah, I tend to agree 🫩
I'd like to target a few more species, that could be found locally, next year.
The trouble is the garden draws you in as the year goes on 🙄

A few stats for 2025.
12,341 moths processed (excluding abundant micro species such as Yponomeuta and Acentria ephemerella)
VC57- 521 species recorded.
Garden- 460 species recorded.
A couple of new species recorded elsewhere, namely Dwarf Cream Wave and Clancy's Rustic. #TeamMoth

Yeah, it's covered to some degree, but I just couldn't face another soggy morning. The rain was forecast to still be heavy (and indeed it was) by first light.

I don't see many of those 👍

A shame I couldn't leave it out, given the temperature was good. Hey ho, roll on spring.

Not too shabby indeed, Dave. I managed 4 of 3 by 10 O'clock, but had to abort before the incoming deluge. 2 Mumbers, Red-green Carpet and LBAM.

It certainly would be for me 😄

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A distinct lack of Sorcerer here though 😉

Who do you know who could build you a trap? 😉

😆 Hmm 🤔

Good to know, Dave 🫡

Cheers Alan 👍

Thanks Thomas. I wonder what 2026 will bring 🤔🙏

Cracking little moth 😍

We are blessed, aren't we 😊

Not a Hawkmoth in sight 😉

I don't disagree 🤪

I'll spare you the hindwing shot 😉

Sorry 🤭

It was indeed 🤪
I reckon the status is very similar here tbh, with many historical records probably suspect imho.

No, you're clearly too far gone 😉

You know I don't mean it!
Maybe a leaf mine collage next year? 🤔🤯

They don't count anyway 😉😆