A Chinese Character in the trap this morning. A moth that mimics a bird dropping.

Did a moth breakfast event near Calry today. We didn't have moths for breakfast, but I set the moth trap for invited guests to see. Recorded about 50 species including these. Pebble Hook-tip, Four-spotted Footman, Scalloped Hook-tip and Mother of Pearl.

Buff-tip in the garden this morning.

Golden-ringed Dragonfly at Hurt Hill, Co Waterford.

Scallop Shell at East Coast Nature Reserve, Co Wicklow today.

I believe this horsefly is Tabanus sudeticus. Seen at East Coast Nature Reserve, Co Wicklow today.

Golden-ringed Dragonfly at The Hurtle, Co Waterford today. Molly's photos.

Some pretty ones in the moth trap this morning. Oak Eggar, Brimstone Moth, Drinker and Peach Blossom.

One of several Rutpela maculata at Portlick, Co Westmeath today.

Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet at Mullaghmore Head,Co Sligo today.

Some moths from the garden last night. Grey Dagger, Clouded-bordered Brindle and the amazingly camouflaged Buff-tip.

The hoverfly Portevinia maculata in Ardnamona Wood, Co Donegal today.

Nice female Emperor Moth in the garden this morning.

Did some moth trapping in Skreen, Co Sligo last night. Wasn't expecting much due to cold breezy conditions but managed to get five species including this Powdered Quaker.

Been told this spider running around our bathroom sink is Textrix denticulata, Toothed weaver.

Oak Beauty from the garden.

As well as finding three Flapper Skate egg cases at Furbo Beach yesterday I found this case dried up. Soaked it overnight and it seems to be a Blonde Ray.

Three Flapper Skate egg cases found on Furbo beach, Co Galway today.

Gorse Shieldbug at Easkey, Co Sligo today.

My first ladybirds of the year. Saw seven 7-spot Ladybirds at Trawlua yesterday.