An almost full moon & partially clear skies tempered optimism last night, but it was mild, and I was rewarded with 12 visitors of 5 species.

Today's #MothOfTheDay

THE CHESTNUT
Conistra Vaccinii

A common winter/early spring moth whose larvae feed on oak, sallow and birch.

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