2 moths for ID (1 Viewer)

[richardjbartlett]

2 almost identical moths trapped last night and initially identified as Maiden’s Blush but as they looked very similar to some forms of 2nd gen. Clay Triple-lines I had a quick trawl of the internet just to reassure myself. I’ve found several photos of CTL that look very similar to mine, one on here especially: http://www.papillon-poitou-charentes.org/Cyclophora-linearia-Hubner-1799,15743.html (9th one down).
Up until now I’ve always found the dark central cross-line to be the best indicator as it usually bends just before the costa on CTL but on MB has a much shallower curve. I still think Maiden’s Blush is the likeliest ID but would welcome confirmation.

 

[aeshna5]

Just looking at photos before reading your comments my reaction was Maidens Blush.

 

[davidg]

The shape of the cross-line and the lack of an inner cross-line makes it Maiden's Blush for me.

David

 

[richardjbartlett]

Thanks very much for the helpful comments.

Richard