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Wednesday, 14 May 2014
ID please
Ran the trap again last night. Got again a White Ermine outside the trap, two Green Carpets (one really nice fresh one). And this one. I'd appreciate an ID - Cabbage Moth maybe?
Hi Mark, those two 'eyes' staring back at you, combined with the wishy-washy lighter grey area beyond, should give the game away on this one - Poplar Grey. The illustrations in the WTL field guide don't really do the 'eye' feature justice. Knot Grass and Coronet are a bit similar but generally smaller. This is a common moth that you'll soon get used to, I'm sure.
If you are clever, you can hold the moth gently and prise open the forewings to reveal the hindwings. Knotgrass they are a dull blackish-smoky colour whereas Poplar Grey they are white with dark veining.
Hi Mark, those two 'eyes' staring back at you, combined with the wishy-washy lighter grey area beyond, should give the game away on this one - Poplar Grey. The illustrations in the WTL field guide don't really do the 'eye' feature justice. Knot Grass and Coronet are a bit similar but generally smaller. This is a common moth that you'll soon get used to, I'm sure.
ReplyDeletegreat thanks Dave, another new one for me!
ReplyDeleteIf you are clever, you can hold the moth gently and prise open the forewings to reveal the hindwings. Knotgrass they are a dull blackish-smoky colour whereas Poplar Grey they are white with dark veining.
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