The increase in numbers, especially of various Footman!, was noticeable as others have said as the month drew to a close although a family holiday meant I missed the hot weather here. Straw Underwings and Dusky Sallow felt very autumnal!
Looking through recent posts I have attached a couple of similar photographs from Saturday's catch. The first would appear to be a candidate for Y Rorrella , which would be new for the garden. The second is a plume - which looks like the recent picture posted by Nigel from nearby Loosley Row of Dingy White Plume - however it was quite creamy-yellow and not at all dingy! Thoughts welcome.
Hello Andrew,
ReplyDeleteYour Yponomeuta is certainly a candidate for rorrella but I'd prefer to see a better image which clearly shows the white strip along the costa beneath the central greyish patch. They're still around over here (I had one more last night) so you may well get another. The plume is actually Hellinsia carphodactyla, a nice record.
Thanks Dave as always - great about the plume - I had considered that one but could find no conclusive photos on line so thought I would share. Obviously some Ploughman's Spikenard to be had nearby!I have added a couple more photos of the ermine from Saturday.
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