The first

of many. Mrs Vapourer laid her first egg within minutes of her husband's departure.
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60mm macro lens 15 images stacked in camera

[Cherrill]

Your narratives and pictures are fascinating and educational!! I've just started using a moth trap this year and the identification is a steep learning curve!

[Jesika]

@stowgarden thank you. I agree completely about moth ID, given there are about 2500 it’s not surprising and some sadly, mostly micro, can only be identified by dissection. I’m sure you already know but it’s best not to trap consecutive nights. Food, mating etc.

[Cherrill]

Yes knowing not to put the trap too often was something I learned early on. Is this your hobby or part of a job? @jesika2

[Jesika]

@stowgarden it’s a hobby, I got the ‘insect bug!’ late in life but Lepidoptera fascinate me. The life cycle is astonishing and I delight in raising them.