Swift Moths arrive

As with many things this season, in Robertson, the Swift Moths have emerged early. No doubt in my mind it is the recent cold snap which has triggered them to emerge.

These two individuals are less clearly marked than many of the others I have seen and photographed previously. However, I have no clear basis on which to declare them to be anything other than the species previously identified as occurring in Robertson.Oxycanus dirempta 

Oxycanus dirempta

This one snuck in past the insect screen
Oxycanus dirempta

Eyes and antennae of
Oxycanus dirempta

Hind wings and abdomen of
Oxycanus dirempta

No doubt this is just an early showing for these moths which frequently beat themselves against my winds, especially on cold wet nights. Tonight has been dry, not wet.