Snouty Little Devils...

It's been pretty dire for moths of late. Mostly this has been due to the chilly and clear nights. Is always like this in the spring when good nights are very much at a premium. Last night there were four moths in the trap, and this snouty micro was amongst them. It is Thyrelia nana - a member of the Cochylidae. There are quite a few moths in this family and one feature they share is the longish, down turned snout effect. Many also have nice flared tips to the fore wings. This species is pretty common in my back yard in the springtime and this one turned up bang on time. Oh how predictable some of these moths are. Honestly, it's amazing how faithful some of them are with their flight periods.

Lets hope for better things tomorrow. Though for now we can delight in the common...