A few unknowns from Saturday 17th (1 Viewer)

1. Unknown 1 - 15 to 20 m wingspan. Apologies for the lack of focus,
2. Unknown 2 - a tiddler at 10 to 15 mm wingspan,
3. Unknown 3 - same,
4. Unknown 4 - 20 mm wingspan, should be blindingly obvious I imagine,
5. Unknown 5 - a real tiddler at 10 mm wingspan.

robmeades said:

My next post includes two I think I might have cornered, but would like confirmation of.

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robmeades said:

Here they are, thought to be a Purple Thorn (first time I've ever seen one of these models with the butterfly-style fold) and a lovely furry silvery one which I can only assume is a Grey Arches.

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robmeades said:

Attached are the ones I've not been able to identify from last night. Grateful for some help. My next post includes two I think I might have cornered, but would like confirmation of.

1. Unknown 1 - 15 to 20 m wingspan. Apologies for the lack of focus,
2. Unknown 2 - a tiddler at 10 to 15 mm wingspan,
3. Unknown 3 - same,
4. Unknown 4 - 20 mm wingspan, should be blindingly obvious I imagine,
5. Unknown 5 - a real tiddler at 10 mm wingspan.

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1. Unknown 1 - 15 to 20 m wingspan. Phlyctaenia coronata (pyralid)
2. Unknown 2 - a tiddler at 10 to 15 mm wingspan,. A pyralid with many similar species, of which I need more experience, but its smallish, and I would guess Eudonia mercurella
3. Unknown 3 - same, Agapeta hamana Code = 0937 (tortricoid)
4. Unknown 4 - 20 mm wingspan, should be blindingly obvious I imagine, Least Carpet
5. Unknown 5 - a real tiddler at 10 mm wingspan. Acleris forsskaleana Code = 1036 (tortrix)

Angus T said:

Its either Early Thorn or Purple Thorn. If it rests with wings closed it's the former, if wings are slightly open as I think they are in photo then its Purple.

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Angus T said:

The other is The Sycamore.

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robmeades said:

I didn't have much time to photograph it before it took off, so can't be certain.
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I'd say one of the others will know from the photo. I've no experience of Purple Thorn

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J Duffie said:

After checking Skinner I think I will retract my Silver ground carpet and agree with Angus

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Jasonbirder said:

I had a couple of Purple Thorn last night - and i`d say that one looked more like an Early Thorn to me from the photo at least...

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Jasonbirder said:

I had a couple of Purple Thorn last night - and i`d say that one looked more like an Early Thorn to me from the photo at least...

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brianhstone said:

Just an excuse to stick a couple of pics up really but anyway the differences should be obvious from these pics, including the way they hold their wings.

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