Hoverflies increasing in numbers

A couple of the Platycheirus hoverflies have grey markings rather than the more usual yellow. This is a female Platycheirus albimanus, just making her landing approach to a dandelion:

These 'in-flight' shots are attractive, but are also very useful because the wings are open and the abdominal markings are visible and can be used for identification.

Another new (for this year) moth came to light last night: Early Tooth-Striped - Trichopteryx carpinata:

Another Willow feeder.

Bilberry flowers have just opened. They start off a cream colour, but they turn pink within a few hours. These ones are just taking colour:

And still they come

Another new singleton moth to light last night. It's Early Tooth-striped - Trichopteryx carpinata, but a rather unusual colour form.

Thanks to Angus for the id on this one.