Bumper catch at Bontgoch

In 40 years of mothing I have never had a more spectacular catch in my garden as I did last night. Certainly not at the start of May!  43 species and 193 moths plus numerous May bugs filled my MV trap and carpeted the surrounding grass under goat willow and a mixed thorn hedge. 

The pick of the catch were Orange Footman and Barred Umber and it was great to see species like White Ermine and Scorched Wing in double figures. A spring Setaceous Hebrew Character was a first for me as was Grey Pine Carpet.