Moths glorious moths! I had 18 species in my garden moth trap yesterday morning. They were a joy to behold, the best way to start the day. This utterly gorgeously fresh Pebble Prominent was one of the many stars. I'm not sure I've ever seen one looking so pristine. @BritishMoths

There were several mimics in the trap, the best was the master twig mimic, the amazing Buff-tip. Again, this one was incredibly fresh and stunning to see. They always bring a smile to my face. @SomersetWT

Another superb twig mimic was this bizarre Pale Prominent. It has mastered the art of looking like a piece of dead wood. What an amazing outline it has, all jagged! @BCSomerset

From twig/wood mimics to bird poo mimics! Behold the tiny but magnificent Chinese Character. Another moth that never fails to make me smile.

Finally, I had a Lychnis moth. This species used to emerge at the start of May but due to climate change it now emerges in early April. Thanks to the amazing Moth Atlas I can now learn these interesting bits of information about the species I catch. @savebutterflies