This one was taken from a sugar trap a few nights ago and has defeated my county recorder for an ID! It was a distinctive shape, rather bulging about the shoulders, not much smaller than a Herald on a nearby post. The shining iridescence on the upperparts was distinctive. Anyone?
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A real mystery moth (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Britseye
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That has crossed my mind. In which case it may be impossible? Species diversity has been low on the sugar solution so candidates may be limited ? Ninety-five percent of approx 60 insects have been Large Yellow Underwing. Dark Arches and Heart & Dart.
Andy Adcock
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Clouded Buff?
richardjbartlett
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I don't think Clouded Buff can feed so unlikely to come to sugar.
richardjbartlett
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The colour, shape and wing markings all suggest Clay.
An interesting call. I don't see an exact resemblance in wing shape but I can at least see faint suggestings of white spots on the forewing. The 'square bullet' head shape looks similar. I have had 1-2 Clays on the sugar so it could potentially be a candidate.
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