Hello Barnaby, they are Celypha lacunana, Cypress Carpet and a Cnephasia (which needs dissection to get to species). Celypha lacunana is a moth you should really get used to because it is exceedingly common and you'll doubtless see it again and again. It does vary a little bit as to colour but the markings remain roughly the same, including the gap (lacuna = unfilled space) in the central cross-band.
Dave - really helpful and now with your advice the book makes more sense! The Common Micro-Moths of Berks talks about an H being visible, which I could not get my head around this morning. More coffee perhaps.
Cypress Carpet is a good record. Only the 5th Bucks sighting and the 4th site. The first record was in 2005, then two in 2014 and one in 2015. Well done Barnaby.
Hello Barnaby, they are Celypha lacunana, Cypress Carpet and a Cnephasia (which needs dissection to get to species). Celypha lacunana is a moth you should really get used to because it is exceedingly common and you'll doubtless see it again and again. It does vary a little bit as to colour but the markings remain roughly the same, including the gap (lacuna = unfilled space) in the central cross-band.
ReplyDeleteDave - really helpful and now with your advice the book makes more sense! The Common Micro-Moths of Berks talks about an H being visible, which I could not get my head around this morning. More coffee perhaps.
DeleteMuch appreciated
Barnaby
Cypress Carpet is a good record. Only the 5th Bucks sighting and the 4th site. The first record was in 2005, then two in 2014 and one in 2015.
ReplyDeleteWell done Barnaby.
A good incentive to set the trap! Thanks
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