Tarnished Plant Bug

This plant bug and the micro moth were attracted into the kitchen lights on Bonfire night (Nov 5th). The Tarnished Plant Bug (Lygus rugulipennis, #710) is variable in colour and similar to other related mirid bugs, but differs a little due to the pattern on its back and the hairs thereon. These bugs become more abundant in the Autumn. The accompanying moth that was sharing the same light is also potentially interesting, so I wish I’d got a better photo. One potential species is Grey Birch Button (Acleris logiana), which is a species formerly only found in the Scottish Highlands that has been turning up in Southern England in recent years - it appears in September and overwinters as an adult. But I guess i’ll have to find another one to be sure.