My 2007 Moth catches (1 Viewer)

[Brian Stone]

I'd have thought that was lacticolella (decolorella) like you say but then I'm no expert.

To answer your other question, as I said before, I think we should use the new names.

 

[Reader]

I'd have thought that was lacticolella (decolorella) like you say but then I'm no expert.

To answer your other question, as I said before, I think we should use the new names.

Thanks Brian

I have changed the file names to show the new names both on my PC & my website. I have also just uploaded most of the species photos I captured in the last month to my website as well.

Thanks for everyone's help when I needed it.

John

 

[Basher]

Hi Guys, wonder if you can help me with i.d ing this moth from the trap this week. Thanks!

 

[Brian Stone]

Common Rustic Mesapamea secalis agg.

 

[Basher]

Thanks for the quick reply Brian! Nice one!

 

[Reader]

I ran a trap for three hours last night (10pm - 1am). In all that time it continually rained so I had the trap underneath the open garage door.

I have managed to put an ID to all the moths this time but obviously some of them I am not certain of. There are only six in all and here are the first three.

1 & 2 (same moth) Poss Agonopterix heracliana
3. Poss Agriphila straminella
4 & 5. Euzophera pinguis

John

 

[Reader]

It's not like you guys not to answer this thread so I am just bumping it up to catch your eye.

John

 

[PaulK]

The last 2 are E. Pinguis and the Crambid is probably straminella but I'm not confident. Come on Brian where are you.....?

 

[Reader]

The last 2 are E. Pinguis and the Crambid is probably straminella but I'm not confident. Come on Brian where are you.....?

Thanks Paul

I was beginning to wonder where everyone was. Brian answered my mate martins query yesterday so I know he was online when my thread was up so I am surprised he didn't respond. I am fairly confident of all three and your response more or less firms up the last two.

Here are my last four (yes I know I said only three but forgot one that I'm sure I know but as it is a first for me I just want it confirmed..

1. Probable Bud Moth
2 & 3. Is this a worn Codling Moth?
4. Probable Willow Beauty
5. Udea lutealis (a first if right).

John

 

[PaulK]

Agree with the last 2. Had lutealis last year - quite an attractive moth in my opinion

 

[Reader]

Agree with the last 2. Had lutealis last year - quite an attractive moth in my opinion

Thanks Paul

I agree with lutealis being an attractive moth.

This now leaves me with three to confirm.

1. Poss Agonopterix heracliana in post 306 and two in post 309.
2. Probable Bud Moth
3. Poss worn Codling Moth

John

 

[Brian Stone]

Brian answered my mate martins query yesterday so I know he was online when my thread was up so I am surprised he didn't respond.

Rather busy last night. Was reading stuff but only responded to the Ruddy Darter thread ('cos it queried something I'd said earlier). Is Martin HarrassedDad? Why can't people use their names? Grrr...

Your Agonopterix is heracliana/ciliella. Check out UK Moths for the diagnostic features on the hindwing cilia. I agree with straminella and pinguis.

 

[Brian Stone]

2. Probable Bud Moth
3. Poss worn Codling Moth

Yes to both.

 

[Reader]

Thanks Brian.

I will check out UK Moths when I get home. The heracliana I have had before but I don't think that I have had ciliella before.

John

Rather busy last night. Was reading stuff but only responded to the Ruddy Darter thread ('cos it queried something I'd said earlier). Is Martin HarrassedDad? Why can't people use their names? Grrr...

Your Agonopterix is heracliana/ciliella. Check out UK Moths for the diagnostic features on the hindwing cilia. I agree with straminella and pinguis.

 

[Reader]

Is Martin HarrassedDad? Why can't people use their names? Grrr...

Martin is Hummerman Brian. I forgot to tell you on my earlier reply.

John

 

[Reader]

Your Agonopterix is heracliana/ciliella. Check out UK Moths for the diagnostic features on the hindwing cilia. I

I have checked those features out Brian and it has confirmed a new moth for the garden, Agonopterix ciliella.

Thanks for that.

That's all until the next time.

Thanks for your help Paul & Brian.

John

 

[Reader]

I ran a trap last night for two hours (10pm to midnight). In all i trapped 74 moths for approx 34 species. I have ID probably all of them but I would like clarification on four of them.

1. Small Dusty Wave
2. Small Rivulet
3. Light Brown Apple Moth
4. Bud Moth

John

 

[PaulK]

I'd agree with the first three

 

[Reader]

I'd agree with the first three

Thanks Paul.

Any confirmation on the possible Bud Moth.

There are one or two similar moths but I feel relatively confident it is a Bud Moth but I am prepared to be shot down.

John

 

[Reader]

I did another two hour trap last night. not so productive due to coldish conditions. I am only just starting to ID the moths but the first one has got me intrigued. I have attached it below. When I first saw I thought large Yellow Underwing but when i got it out to photograph it I realised it wasn't as long, plus it was a thinner moth.

My first reaction was Dark Sword-grass but I don't think it's that. Then I thought Turnip Moth but that confused me even more so I throw it open to you guys for the right ID.

John