Wednesday, 4 October 2017

A few confirmations/ IDs please

I think the first one is a Lunar Underwing but I'm not sure having been caught out with a similar coloured Beaded Chestnut a few days ago.

Then I think  Emmelina monodactyla.

Not sure what the caterpillar is.

Finally a couple more pics of more recent Stigmella sp. mines - unfortunately after searching I can't find any still occupied so this might be something for next season.

Mark Griffiths, Garsington, Oxford










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  1. Nigel4 October 2017 at 16:51

    Hi Mark, you're correct with Lunar Underwing and Emmelina monodactyla. The larva is Bright-line Brown-eye. What plant are on the mines on?

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  2. Mark Griffiths4 October 2017 at 18:22

    hi, Nigel, there on beech (see previous posts)

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  3. Martin Townsend12 October 2017 at 08:17

    Mark if you're not sure about some Lunar Underwing/Beaded Chestnut they can easily be cooled off in the fridge. Take them out and before they wake up lift up a forewing with a pin/needle and all should become clear.

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