Tuesday 16 May 2017

Alder Moth

I think this moth, caught here last night, must be an Alder Moth but, not having seen one before, I would appreciate a confirmation or otherwise.



Richard Ellis
Chorleywood

3 comments:

  1. Hi Richard, yes it is. Martin, Andy and I saw a few on Stoke Common last night although none quite as dark as your specimen.

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  2. Thanks, Dave. It seemed to me to be somewhat darker than most shown in books, online etc., hence my caution. My 400th macro for the site.

    Richard

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  3. Congratulations! Spooky, though, because two years ago Alder Moth was my 400th garden macro species too!!

    http://upperthamesmoths.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/alder-moth-takes-prize.html

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