Sunday 26 May 2019

Light Knot Grass?

This moth from last night has got me puzzled  -  possibly an Acronictinae species and my best guess would be the melanic form (Ab. suffusa) of the Light Knot Grass.  Hind wings are grey.  Comments welcomed!


Background is 5mm grid.  I have kept the moth in case it warrants further inspection.

Richard Ellis
Chorleywood
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3 comments:

  1. Dave Wilton26 May 2019 at 11:48

    Ah yes, Chorleywood, well known for its bogs and moorland! It does look a good match for Light Knot Grass though, Richard, but perhaps someone who is familiar with the species might like to comment? Needless to say it would be a first for Bucks - please hang on to it!

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  2. Peter Hall26 May 2019 at 14:33

    Yes, please keep it for me, it looks a lot darker than the Light Knot Grass I have seen

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  3. Martin Albertini26 May 2019 at 15:12

    An interesting looking moth (aren't they all)!
    Have you sent the pic to Colin?

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