Monday 30 January 2023

Acleris hastiana?

 I am assuming this is one of the many forms of Acleris hastiana attracted to the light in the window last night. 


Andy Newbold, Sibford Ferris, Oxon.


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  1. Dave Wilton30 January 2023 at 16:55

    Hello Andy,
    You may be correct but I'd be a little bit cautious with that one because it is sufficiently colourful to be a slightly worn cristana which is missing the usual large scale-tufts (they often get lost during hibernation). If you need a 100% confirmed ID then it would be worth getting it checked.

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    1. Andy Newbold30 January 2023 at 17:26

      Thank you. I will get it checked. Number 1 for 2023 for Peter to look at!

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  2. Martin Townsend5 February 2023 at 18:20

    Not much doubt that this is cristana - scale tufts are visible if you enlarge the photo

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  3. Martin Townsend5 February 2023 at 18:25

    One of the images here https://www.hantsmoths.org.uk/species/1054.php is of the same form of cristana

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  4. Andy Newbold7 February 2023 at 12:58

    Thank you. I have recorded it as cristana.

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