We had, near the trap, a very unusually pale individual last night. Although the photo doesn't show this as clearly as it might, this individual's body and legs were white, and I assume it was showing some degree of albinism (does that happen to lepidoptera?). Judging by the shape and what can be made of the colouration, I think it must have been a Green Carpet: does that look right?
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| Possible Albino Green Carpet, 8/5/14 |
We also had what I think must be our second Red Twin-spot Carpet of the year, although the twin spots aren't as clear as they might be. Steve and Xander Goddard.
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| Presumed Red Twin-spot Carpet, 8/5/14 |
Hi Steve
ReplyDeleteThe first is a White-pinion Spotted (as opposed to the White-spotted Pinion...the moth naming guys must have had an off day...) - we had a couple last night during a session I will be reporting on when I get back from collecting the overnight traps. We also had a fair few Red Twin-spot Carpets...
Dave
Many thanks, Dave: I must learn not to jump to conclusions!
ReplyDeleteI seem to remember that Mr Morris and myself jumped to the same conclusion when we first encountered this species........RP
ReplyDeleteI seem to remember that Red Twin-spot Carpet was not reliably distinguished from the red form of Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet without dissection, or have things moved on?
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