What did well in 2008? Compared to an average of the previous ten years, the five species of moth with most individuals in my garden were Green Carpet (+37), Dark Arches (+37), Dingy Footman (+37), Straw Dot (+65) and Jersey Tiger (+119). Apart from Dark Arches all of these basically weren't here in 1998 but are now quite well established.

The list of what did poorly is rather longer and perhaps best left for another day.