Moth id (Cumbria UK) (1 Viewer)

gillean55

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• Oct 18, 2017

• #1

Hello

I found this moth perched on a fencepost in woodland near Carlisle earlier today.

I thought it was going to be a doddle to id, but having worked my way through both my micro and macro field guides, I'm still stumped. My best guess is that it's a tortrix of some sort, but I'm not even sure about that.

Any help appreciated!

Thanks

Paul

 

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rosaria

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• Oct 18, 2017

• #2

It's an Oak Nycteoline. A macro with highly variable in markings and often a cause of much head scratching!
Rose

 

gillean55

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• Oct 18, 2017

• #3

Many thanks for that, Rose!

It doesn't look much like the Oak Nycteoline shown in my field guide, but I'll take your word for it!

Paul

 

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rosaria

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• Oct 18, 2017

• #4

Hi Paul,
Have a look at the Norfolk Moths website - there are some just like yours.

https://www.norfolkmoths.co.uk/index.php?bf=24230

Rose

 

gillean55

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• Oct 18, 2017

• #5

Thanks for the link, Rose.

I see what you mean about it being highly variable!

Regards

Paul