. . . .Hoary Footman? Of course, I wasn't bright enough to look at the hind wing colour, but the forewings are very pale grey and have no strong costal stripe reaching the wing-tip.
Apparently, it's no longer just a coastal species. However, I'm fully expecting to be told it's 'Scarce' and not 'Hoary'! David
Your CMR will have to decide whether to accept the record, but it does look a very good candidate for Hoary. It's easier if kept for dissection.
ReplyDeleteDavid, please save a specimen for genitalia check
ReplyDeleteHi David,
ReplyDeleteAs Martin says, it would be good to have one dissected from your site. From then onwards a check of the hind wings would be sufficient. While external features can suggest Hoary, for a safe record you do need to handle the moth and check them (and add a note to that effect to your record). The moth could turn up anywhere on our area these days.