Hi Jo, A Mocha! That's definitely an exciting catch in Aylesbury. In 2017 I had it once in Bernwood Forest and once in my garden but to date those appear to be the only records (out of 250+ for Bucks) north of the scarp slope of the Chilterns. South of that line it is quite widespread, so there must be more to its distribution than just the supply of Field Maple.
Your middle two images show a Cnephasia but it would need dissection to get to species. The final one is definitely a Rustic Shoulder-knot.
It's a good'un then! I was pleased to spot it, a really beautiful moth, pristine. I keep scouring the garden for others that are hiding in plain sight! Thanks for the other info,very much appreciated.
Hi Jo,
ReplyDeleteA Mocha! That's definitely an exciting catch in Aylesbury. In 2017 I had it once in Bernwood Forest and once in my garden but to date those appear to be the only records (out of 250+ for Bucks) north of the scarp slope of the Chilterns. South of that line it is quite widespread, so there must be more to its distribution than just the supply of Field Maple.
Your middle two images show a Cnephasia but it would need dissection to get to species. The final one is definitely a Rustic Shoulder-knot.
It's a good'un then! I was pleased to spot it, a really beautiful moth, pristine. I keep scouring the garden for others that are hiding in plain sight!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the other info,very much appreciated.