Biggles

I caught this cheeky little devil in my moth trap on the night of 27/08/06.

Its species name is Abrostola tripartita and is more commonly known as Spectacle - I love it when it looks exactly like the name on the tin.

This moth is common and is found in gardens, hedgerows, ditches, rough pasture, fens, woodland edges and disturbed ground.

In most regions there is one generation, except in southern england where a partial (or occasionally full) second generation occurs in late July-early September.

It feeds on the Red Valerian flower (have got) and cultivated Sage.
Red Valerian is a must have plant for butterflies and moths and as well as the Spectacle, Hummingbird Hawkmoths have been seen laying their eggs on it.

Don't just admire the garden in the daytime, as it's amazing what's out there at night.