Very difficult to tell what that is as its in such poor condition. Definitely one of the Crimson Underwings but best wait for someone who is familiar with them (so that rules me out, unfortunately!).
OK, Thanks Dave. The moth expired overnight unfortunately. I circulated the image a bit and the consensus seems to be Light Crimson Underwing, a reasonable record for the area I assume.
If you hang on to the specimen for Martin Townsend he'll be able to confirm. I agree that what's left of the wing markings does favour Light Crimson Underwing. A very good record whichever it is!
Hello Nic,
ReplyDeleteVery difficult to tell what that is as its in such poor condition. Definitely one of the Crimson Underwings but best wait for someone who is familiar with them (so that rules me out, unfortunately!).
OK, Thanks Dave. The moth expired overnight unfortunately. I circulated the image a bit and the consensus seems to be Light Crimson Underwing, a reasonable record for the area I assume.
ReplyDeleteIf you hang on to the specimen for Martin Townsend he'll be able to confirm. I agree that what's left of the wing markings does favour Light Crimson Underwing. A very good record whichever it is!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks to Martin Townsend who has now seen the specimen and confirmed it as Light Crimson Underwing, last recorded in V23 in the 1940's.
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