It’s an exciting time in the garden. Moat of the butterflies gave moved on, but caterpillars are here. Mostly cabbage whites, large and small at first.
But in the last few days have spotted 3 grey dagger moth caterpillars on the little cherry tree.
And glanced over the little raspberry bush and spotted a rusty tussock!
Was also treated to a square spot rustic moth that appeared under the back door when opened. Looks like Autumn will be a busy one for moths.
(c) K Wicks
When in Spain for a couple of years, I used much of the time for photography and enjoying the abundance of nature.
Here are the few Spanish moths I managed to photograph. My absolute favourite would have be the hummingbird moth shot. With my Nikon D5500 I just happened to be in the right place at the right time. I turned my head and there it was! Having a drink of the bright Lantana nectar.
(c) K Wicks
There have been a few moths in the garden over the summer as well, not always easy to spot so I imagine there may have been many more.
The Poplar Hawk Moth is a previous photograph from out walking and he was just on the pavement! It’s such a super moth, I had to include it and felt lucky to have found it.
(c) K Wicks
This year has been pretty awesome for caterpillars in the garden. Lucky as I haven’t been out much this year (obviously), but no matter, nature came to me.
Partly I think because I seem to have planted well last year. Planning lots of nasturtiums and getting a couple of fruit plants – gooseberry and blueberry.
Although not much on the fruit, they seem to have attracted a new guest. And one I had not seen before. As it was hairy, I know not to touch! I also have captured a number of moths and butterflies this year which will get their own post. Not as many butterflies as last year for variety, but plenty of large and small whites on the nasturtiums.
(c) K Wicks
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