1/6: Now trapping in the Loire Valley, first night (5th) produced an array of new species for me. The first moth I saw was this exquisite Striped Hawk-moth (Hyles livornica). This species is increasingly seen in the UK as a migrant, one I'd love to see at home. #teammoth #mothsmatter #bugsky

2/6: Next up, another rare migrant to the UK. The Passenger (Dysgonia algira) - one to dream of at home. Sussex Emerald (Thalera fimbrialis), Horse Chestnut (Pachycnemia hippocastanaria) & Pine Processionary (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) - probably less welcome at home! #bugsky #teammoth #mothsmatter

4/6: Last of the new macros, Satin Wave (Idaea subsericeata), Marbled Green (Bryopsis muralis), Dusky Marbled Brown (Gluphisia crenata) and Bright Wave (Idaea ochrata). #teammoth #mothsmatter #bugsky

5/6: I ignored the many eudonia/scoparia species/individuals - I'm on holiday after all! The slightly easier new micros were; Neocochylis hybridella (Bright Straw), Ematheudes punctella, Ethmia bipunctella (Bugloss Ermine) & Eucosma conterminana (Lettuce Tortrix) #teammoth #mothsmatter #bugsky