160 moths of 35 species came to the garden trap at
Westcott, Bucks last night.
Udea ferrugalis continued its run of regular appearances but the only other item of passing interest was the tortrix below which looks to me to be a candidate for
Epinotia cinereana (a species worth keeping an eye out for now that it has been separated from
Epinotia nisella). During the daytime I had a look for leaf-mines on alder just down the road at
Woodham, Bucks and brought home several
Phyllonorycter mines containing pupae which will hopefully emerge soon. The most interesting find was a strange-looking 2cm larva which I didn't recognise. It proved to be that of the Alder Sawfly
Eriocampa ovata which is covered with a chalky substance to make it the ultimate in bird-poo mimics!
Dave Wilton
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| Epinotia species, Westcott 24th August |
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| Eriocampa ovata larva, Woodham 24th August |
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