tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789886813706673673.post3398967540714066981..comments2024-03-27T13:25:59.811+00:00Comments on Upper Thames Moths: StenoptiliaPeter Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828069795222628270noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789886813706673673.post-28920576764362976232016-08-14T16:16:19.270+01:002016-08-14T16:16:19.270+01:00Hi Dave, thanks for your help and advice. Now I kn...Hi Dave, thanks for your help and advice. Now I know what to look out for I'll keep the black paper handy.<br /><br />NigelNigelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00643061027555120933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789886813706673673.post-4168723496140134732016-08-14T14:06:01.912+01:002016-08-14T14:06:01.912+01:00The extra photo doesn't seem to help, I'm ...The extra photo doesn't seem to help, I'm afraid. Both species are possibilities where you are so it looks as though you'll have to await the visit of another one...Dave Wiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533795070964851106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789886813706673673.post-35614612669368079642016-08-14T12:05:20.955+01:002016-08-14T12:05:20.955+01:00Hi Dave, the moth was released before I read what ...Hi Dave, the moth was released before I read what you've quoted from CH's book. I've added another shot, but as I've never seen either of these species before can't decide if it clinches it or not!<br /><br />Thanks,<br />NigelNigelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00643061027555120933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789886813706673673.post-48984457512858650612016-08-13T14:21:10.029+01:002016-08-13T14:21:10.029+01:00Hi Nigel, I think I'd go for pterodactyla too ...Hi Nigel, I think I'd go for pterodactyla too but there is a way to be sure if you've still got the moth. Colin Hart's Plume book says: "There is a very thin line of white hairs along the costa of the first lobe which is diagnostic for this species and is best seen by viewing the edge of the wing against a black background".Dave Wiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533795070964851106noreply@blogger.com