I have looked at some of the Acleris species that might be around at this time of year or maybe a female Epiphyas postvittana but none seem quite right. It is 8.5mm in length.
Andy Newbold, Sibford Ferris, Oxon.
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Sunday, 28 January 2018
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Having finally caught a few moths (three Pale Brindled Beauty and this one) I would welcome some advice.
I have looked at some of the Acleris species that might be around at this time of year or maybe a female Epiphyas postvittana but none seem quite right. It is 8.5mm in length.
Andy Newbold, Sibford Ferris, Oxon.
I have looked at some of the Acleris species that might be around at this time of year or maybe a female Epiphyas postvittana but none seem quite right. It is 8.5mm in length.
Andy Newbold, Sibford Ferris, Oxon.
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Hi Andy, that is either Acleris ferrugana or Acleris notana and needs dissection to separate, although locally ferrugana is by far the more common species of the pair. Any of those which hibernate (in our area that means those two plus cristana, hastiana, kochiella, logiana & schalleriana, as well as your good friend Epiphyas postvittana) could be tempted out on a warmish night.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I have still got the moth if there is anyone with the expertise who would be willing to dissect it.
DeleteI'll do it for you if you like. I'll contact you off group with details of where to post it.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Email received. I will send it today.
ReplyDeleteDissected and can confirm it is an Acleris ferrugana, male.
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