First of no doubt many Hebrew Characters in the garden this year.

Viviparous Lizard at Kilmurry National School, Co Mayo today.

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

Gorse Shieldbug at Easkey, Co Sligo today.

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

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.

Oak Beauty from the garden.

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

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.

Nice female Emperor Moth in the garden this morning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Golden-ringed Dragonfly at Hurt Hill, Co Waterford.

Buff-tip in the garden this morning.