Argolamprotes micella

 I put the actinic trap out last night and a rather small batch of moths awaited me this morning, Four privet hawk-moths were certainly obvious inside the trap, with one flying off as soon as I opened it - something, in my experience, this normally placid moth has not done before.

In contrast, a single Argolamprotes micella (usually a rather energetic little moth) behaved itself, allowing capture and a subsequent photo. This species occurs in SW Britain and was first recorded in Carmarthenshire some years back by Mel Jones at Llansteffan. It is a raspberry/bramble feeder. The adult is attractive with a very dark purple-black sheen and silvery spots. Photo below (left click on pic to enlarge).