A decent variety, with 37 of 14 species recorded. This Deep-brown Dart is only a 3rd record for the garden.
In the trap last night was the 3rd record of a Rosy Rustic, the highlight among 21 moths of 11 species. The whole count was-
This is the sinister end of our much loved Vapourer female. She didn't have a chance as a Garden Orb Spider made a nocturnal raid.
The spider continues to wrap the helpless moth and carries her up to the upper most branches of the Rosemary bush, leaving the eggs unattended. Will they survive? Only time will tell............
First the male Vapourer, flying by day finds the female in her ready made nursery......
........After mating the female remains and begins to lay eggs. This is all taking place in a Rosemary bush on the patio just a few metres from the moth trap!
This superb Barred Sallow was the highlight of the night's trappings. It is only the second record to date, see another photo HERE. The full count is as follows-
An interesting evening. Quantity was down but quality up, with 2 more new for the trap. The Large Wainscot (above) is usually an inhabitant or reed beds or marshes. I think I owe this new one to Broom GPs just 1/2 mile away. Centre right is the Beaded 
Chestnut, found in the trap among many very similar Lunar Underwing. Although not new, it is the 1st photo I have managed to get. Bottom right is the rare immigrant Dark Sword-grass found for the 1st time under the egg boxes- very unexpected, another great find! I have now been trapping for just under 3 months and have recorded over 80 species of macro moth. Not bad for a village back garden! Also-
Pictured are 2 of the distinct forms. These are regular visitors to the trap and are often found resting on top rather than in it. I have now recorded 6 Carpet species in and around the trap. Other moths included-
This was 1 of 2 found in the trap. Also a smattering of other goodies. The highlight being 3 Blair's Shoulder-knot, click HERE for a photo.
This Lithophane hepaticatha was found hiding next to the trap. It is described as 'Scarce' in Bedfordshire VC30 and is a 1st for the Garden.
The best night of late, with 63 moths of 18 species. This Spruce Carpet was on top of the trap along with another darker form specimen.
This is a male and seems to be an early evening flyer. They turn up in the trap infrequently but are fairly common.
A really good night, barely any wind and fairly warm. 43 moths of 13 species-
A bigger variety on a still night. 26 of 16 species recorded. All new for the trap were; Broard-bordered Yellow Underwing, Deep-brown Dart (top left) and Spruce Carpet (top Right). 
With a very windy night, the count was fairly low. But we still managed 2 new ones for the trap.
And this is it! A very modest invention made out of an old drawer. Under the hinged lid is an area full of egg boxes. The lid is simply lifted and the two perspex sheets can be retracted. I use a 350mm, 15 watt 'black light' which is just an actinic 350BL fluorescent tube run from an extension lead. I am currently working on other designs including different MV options and a 'travel' version.
The Lunar Underwing is a September specialty with 4 in the trap in one go on the 6th!These shots show 2 of the 3 different phases very clearly.
Bottom: Centre-barred Sallow
The largest moth to date. One of 2 found perched near the trap..........probably too big to fit in it!
