Cayman Moths Pt 2........................

Here is another small selection of what has been trapped. As with last week, there were plenty of micros. I will have a better sort through the photos when I get back to the UK. The weather is far better this week, with warmer night time temperatures and just a light breeze.

A real cracker! Resembles a Footman sp. in shape and is 16mm long. Caught by my nephew Oliver Capewell.   

This is very similar to a Marbled Minor agg. in size and shape.

Geometer sp. 26mm wingspan.

A different Marbled Minor type moth.

Almost identical to a Buff Footman.

Pyralid, slightly smaller than the moth pictured below.

Pyralid, very similar in size and resembles Rusty Dot Pearl.

Brittania Golf Course

Just a couple of shots whilst having lunch on the veranda at the golf course................

Green Iguana

 Tricoloured Heron

Cayman Moths...............

Well, the Ratface USA has been out for a 3rd time in a week. The electrics perform well on the 110v power supply, but unfortunately it has been fairly windy and pretty cold for the time of year. However, there has still been a host of various beetles, lacewings, flying ants and even a grasshopper!

Anyway here are a few of the moths; I can't find out any information about any of them as I don't think mothing is high on the average Caymanian's agenda. There is a surprising amount of micro moths out here and most of the macros are on the small side. I have yet to catch anything huge, but I've got a bit longer to try. See What you think and try naming them if you can.

Botanical Gardens- Grand Cayman...........

.........Well, what a lovely place and what a temperature difference from Blighty!

After convalescing at my sister's house for a few days, it was time to get out and about. Luckily we've got a car at our disposal for the next couple of weeks and we made full use of it by yesterday going to the Botanical Gardens in the centre of the Island. I brought along my trusty compact Lumix and have been experimenting with some digiscoping ready for another foray in the next few days.

  

Trying to look like a rugged adventurer.....

 Greater Antillean Grackle

One of the commonest birds on the island.

 Caribbean Elaenia

 Green Heron

 Northern Mockingbird

 West Indian Woodpecker

 West Indian Whistling Duck

Uncommon in the region, but fairly plentiful on Grand Cayman. We saw 3 at the Botanical Gardens.

 Other birds not pictured were- Northern Flicker, Northern Water Thrush, Great Egret, Snowy Egret, Tricoloured Heron, Least Bittern, Pied-billed Grebe, Black-winged Stilt, Common Gallinule, Magnificent Frigatebird, Yellow-faced Grassquit, Cuban Bullfinch, Palm Warbler, Bananaquit, American Redstart, Grey Catbird, Cayman Island Parrot and more.............