Hi everyone,
Had a fairly uneventful trap full last night with only Maiden's Blush as a fairly irregular visitor amongst the large volumes of currently common noctuids. However I am confused by the moth below which was resting on the shed outside of the trap this morning.
Looking at the guides and internet most of the options appear to be in the wrong season or to be unlikely in Longwick at best. I thought it looks closest to Horse Chestnut but that would seem unlikely too! Thoughts welcome.
Hi Andrew,
ReplyDeleteHorse Chestnut isn't a moth I'm familiar with, having only seen it a couple of times abroad, but I agree with you that it does seem to be a good match so please hang on to it! If correct this would be a first for Bucks.
Thanks Dave.Glad to know I'm not entirely mad! I still have the moth thankfully.
ReplyDeleteHaving now seen the moth it is definitely Horse Chestnut, well away from its expected heathland habitat. A very nice record indeed, confirmed as a first for Bucks, and the specimen will go to Martin Albertini as a voucher.
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