This is Trachyzelotes pedestris, found locally on chalk and limestone grassland, so what was she doing in my bed this morning? No need to panic, just 8mm long.

A fine female Common Clubtail from the Thames this morning.

One of many freshly emerged Drake Mackerel - Ephemera vulgata male, by the Thames this morning.

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A young male Red-eyed Damselfly in the garden this morning. The yellow will eventually turn sky-blue and the eyes deep-red as he matures.

Nice looking tachinid fly Thelaira solivaga in the garden this morning.

My first impressive Privet Hawk-moth of the year.

Don’t get many grasshoppers in the garden, so this male Field Grasshopper Chorthippus brunneus was a welcome find.

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Dancing damselflies around the garden pond this afternoon. Common Blue and Blue-tailed.

One of my favourite moths from last night, the withered leaf-like female Lilac Beauty

Usually a bit tatty but this Pine Hawk-moth was in pristine condition this morning. Subtly beautiful.

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Worker Median Wasp - Dolichovespula media in the moth trap last night

My first glance into the trap this morning revealed a mass of Elephant Hawk-moths, plus several goodies - Dark-bordered Pearl - Evergestis limbata, Olive-tree Pearl - Palpita vitrealis and a Small Mottled Willow.

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Met a group of Purple Emperor enthusiasts in Savernake today, watching this male. A bit later I came across a lovely female. Also caught a glimpse of ⁦Matthew Oates⁩

Two lovely ladies at Otmoor this morning. Speckled Wood and Willow Emerald, but no Brown Hairstreak.

This Apple-green beauty, a female Southern Hawker - Aeshna cyanea entered my conservatory this morning. Released her by the pond, non the worse for her visit.

Pretty little 1/2 inch long moth this morning. Beautiful Knot-horn - Rhodophaea formosa