tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789886813706673673.post7308190878734654346..comments2024-03-27T13:25:59.811+00:00Comments on Upper Thames Moths: One for ConfirmationPeter Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10828069795222628270noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789886813706673673.post-9059879071837370542014-05-27T20:43:48.882+01:002014-05-27T20:43:48.882+01:00There is a similarity between these two common spe...There is a similarity between these two common species and you're not the first to confuse them. Small Square-spot is always this reddish-brown colour (Square-spot Rustic can occasionally be a similar colour although is much more variable). The little black 'full stop' just inboard of the 'square spot' is a good feature to look for. Be warned that it comes back with a second brood when Square-spot Rustic will also be flying...Dave Wiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533795070964851106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789886813706673673.post-27415242526462671412014-05-27T20:32:50.065+01:002014-05-27T20:32:50.065+01:00thanks Dave!thanks Dave!Mark Griffithshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269038484970499254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-789886813706673673.post-81215404465309522892014-05-27T20:29:00.479+01:002014-05-27T20:29:00.479+01:00Hi Mark, you'll get your fill of Square-spot R...Hi Mark, you'll get your fill of Square-spot Rustics a little later .... that's a Small Square-spot. <br /><br />I ran my garden actinic trap last night too, despite the almost constant rain, and got 52 moths of 15 species which wasn't too bad considering the conditions. Nothing new for the year, though. Common Swift and Treble Lines vied for first place with 11 each.Dave Wiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533795070964851106noreply@blogger.com