Rustic or something else? (1 Viewer)

Nerine

Well-known member

• Jun 20, 2007

• #1

I thought maybe Rustic. Caught in my trap 17 June.
Can anyone help please?

Nerine

 

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Brian Stone

A Stone chatting

• Jun 20, 2007

• #2

Probably The Rustic but perhaps Vine's?

 

Surreybirder

Ken Noble

• Jun 20, 2007

• #3

I would favour rustic but hard to be certain.
Ken

 

PaulK

Accident Prone Birdwatcher

• Jun 20, 2007

• #4

I'm going to say a well marked Vines (being awkward) - It looks rather sandy coloured and quite worn. I would have thought Rustic would be looking fresher at the moment.

 

Nerine

Well-known member

• Jun 20, 2007

• #5

Tricky one. Yes, Paul, it was sandy coloured, quite pale really. I hadn't thought of Vine's. If I ever get one like this in the trap again, is there anything specific I should look for to distinguish Vine's from Rustic?

Thanks for replies too, Brian and Ken.

Nerine

 

Surreybirder

Ken Noble

• Jun 20, 2007

• #6

Vine's can look quite common quaker like with very pronounced stigmata... but it's hard to give hard-and-fast rules. I'm not too good on hindwings!
Ken

 

PaulK

Accident Prone Birdwatcher

• Jun 20, 2007

• #7

I always think Rustics look quite grey with a very glossy forewing. Vines rustic is often quite pale sandy coloured. As Brian said the pure white hind wing is a good feature. There a difficult bunch to be certain of though and I wouldnt necessarily take my word on it. What features do others use?