Amongst a surprisingly strong haul with my Robinson trap last night (including a record number of Light Emerald) were several macro moths that defeated me. The first two photos are of the same moth (a worn Large Nutmeg ?). The other two I feel I should know, but can’t quite figure out - apologies for poor photos.
Richard Harding
Hi Richard, the first one, although very worn, is a Rustic Shoulder-knot, the other two are both Coronets.
ReplyDeleteHi Richard and Nigel: doesn't the last one look more like a Cabbage Moth than a Coronet? Consistent features include a sub-terminal 'W' motif, the kidney mark with a whitish edge on the inner as well as the outer side, and the black 'hook-like' mark adjacent to the oval, etc..
ReplyDeleteHi John, yes, you're right. Sorry for the confusion on my part.
ReplyDeleteThank you John and Nigel. Very glad to receive confirmation after much deliberation ,
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