Double NFG in one day!

Published on 23 May 2026 at 14:05

Really great to get two new species for me in one day

Taking the total garden macro list to 379 species were the arrival of several Red-belted clearwings to the lure and a very special pug that I have admired in books and had on my wishlist for ages.  This Netted pug rocked up at the white wall, attracted by the UV LED (395nm) - a very exciting moment.  I only noticed the spectacular colours on the clearwing antennae, shoulders, legs and tail from the photo - a really magnificent moth.

Red-belted clearwing

Netted pug

Netted pug scales detail