Saturday, 10 July 2021

Is this Epinotia tenerana?

This micro came to the garden trap last night, and I wondered if it is Epinotia tenerana. The fw length is 9mm.
Here is a view from above.
I would also welcome any thoughts on this rather worn noctuid. The fw length is 18mm, the hindwings are grey, and the abdomen has a distinct orange tip which can be seen in the photo below.
Steve Trigg, Cookham
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  1. Dave Wilton10 July 2021 at 19:34

    Hello Steve,
    I'm not sure about the tortrix. The lighter dorsal marking looks to point forward rather too much for my liking whereas on tenerana it is usually more of a straightish line across the two wings. I think this might actually be the very variable abbreviana so would be worth getting checked. To me your noctuid looks good for a very worn Purple Clay which does have that orangey tip to the abdomen.

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    1. Steve Trigg10 July 2021 at 21:20

      Many thanks Dave. I will retain the Epinotia. Purple Clay is also a new addition to the garden list. I would have preferred my first specimen to have been a fresher more well-marked example, but hopefully next time.

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