Ruth Newby
@ruthnewby.bsky.social
Officially moth-obsessed, also easily distracted by birds, butterflies, flies, wasps and spiders. Musically devoted to an (un)holy trinity of Bruce Springsteen, Nick Cave and Leonard Cohen.
Not at all jealous of that Scarce Umber, honestly! Seriously, a good result, well done!
November 15, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Not at all jealous of that Scarce Umber, honestly! Seriously, a good result, well done!
What an amazing year Debbie! Marbury is clearly a moth hot-spot & you have had some real beauties!
November 15, 2025 at 8:44 AM
What an amazing year Debbie! Marbury is clearly a moth hot-spot & you have had some real beauties!
I think there were actually two present in the garden, as it flew off it was joined by another butterfly that seemed to fly out of the apple tree, though it could have been sitting in the ivy. It was dark like a Peacock, but could also have been a Red Admiral.
November 14, 2025 at 10:39 AM
I think there were actually two present in the garden, as it flew off it was joined by another butterfly that seemed to fly out of the apple tree, though it could have been sitting in the ivy. It was dark like a Peacock, but could also have been a Red Admiral.
That’s a stunner! 😍
November 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
That’s a stunner! 😍
Well that’s decent!
November 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Well that’s decent!
Hope there’s some left to end up in your garden!
November 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Hope there’s some left to end up in your garden!
Well, at least your expectations are grounded on past experiences!
November 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Well, at least your expectations are grounded on past experiences!
Interesting about the Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet, I will await others’ views before adding it to my ‘unusual generations’ list.
November 13, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Interesting about the Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet, I will await others’ views before adding it to my ‘unusual generations’ list.
It stayed fairly dry here with only a short shower around 9pm.
November 13, 2025 at 8:24 AM
It stayed fairly dry here with only a short shower around 9pm.
Scarce Umber is what I was hoping for last night, needless to say it never materialised.
November 13, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Scarce Umber is what I was hoping for last night, needless to say it never materialised.
I’ve averted him for the time being with a November Moth agg though I can’t say it fills me with much joy
November 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I’ve averted him for the time being with a November Moth agg though I can’t say it fills me with much joy
Think he’s gearing up for a visit to me! 😆
November 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Think he’s gearing up for a visit to me! 😆
Have you ever been to Bangor Pier? You can get great views of them there.
November 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Have you ever been to Bangor Pier? You can get great views of them there.
Such gorgeous little birds
November 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Such gorgeous little birds
If there isn’t any Oak in your garden then I’m not sure it does count but if there is Oak then it’s fine to assume the leaves came from there (I am assuming my mines on Birch came from my tree even though the neighbours have one too)
November 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
If there isn’t any Oak in your garden then I’m not sure it does count but if there is Oak then it’s fine to assume the leaves came from there (I am assuming my mines on Birch came from my tree even though the neighbours have one too)
I’ve not trapped for a week so am feeling withdrawal symptoms 😆 probably setting myself up for a disappointment tho’
November 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I’ve not trapped for a week so am feeling withdrawal symptoms 😆 probably setting myself up for a disappointment tho’
A bit breezy here but otherwise good.
November 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
A bit breezy here but otherwise good.
Looks good to me Dave!
November 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Looks good to me Dave!
Well done Clive. I am a bit of a wimp about wet traps, hate having to dry everything off, so I probably miss out on stuff.
November 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Well done Clive. I am a bit of a wimp about wet traps, hate having to dry everything off, so I probably miss out on stuff.