The Clifden Nonpareil

Clifden Nonpareil, Catocala fraxini

The Independent has called the Clifden Nonpareil  "the holy grail of British Moths" - and here it is, on our balcony, as I type!
https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/the-holy-grail-of-british-moths-is-a-real-bolt-from-the-blue-8869605.html

Clifden Nonpareil

I can't help but feel it had something to do with my gardening yesterday when I finally got out there deadheaded all the geraniums and swept and tidied.  It must have thought it would be a nice hotel to spend the night, as that is where a very excited Captain found it.

We are so pleased its still here. And if knew what a moth would like for breakfast I would serve it, piping hot, on a tiny tray.