At last a really warm night produced over 70 species in our garden trap including 75 Large Yellow Underwings and 24 Dark Arches. New for 2008 were Ear Moth, Blue-bordered Carpet, Cloaked Carpet, Dark Spectacle, Scarce Silver-lines, and Shark.

The Moths of Hertfordshire by Colin Plant

Until it arrived today I had forgotten that I ordered this attractive book a year ago at the pre-publication offer and I am most impressed with it. The history, status, distribution and phenology of both macros and micros are covered in detail and the presentation in A4 hardback is delightful. Included is a special article about the long-term Moth Studies at Rothamsted and the book has set a standard which will be difficult to better.  Details from herts.naturalhistorysociety@ntlworld.com