October and insects are becoming more difficult to find. Sure enough, there are always the Red Admirals to be seen feasting on the abundant ivy but on the whole it seems that most creatures have taken to more secretive activities.... Read More

On the 6th April (22 days after finding the pupa) the cocoon split and a beautiful Angle Shades moth (Phlogophora meticulosa) finally emerged. I was beginning to think that the pupa had died and that my daily breaths of moist... Read More