Friday, 18 August 2023

Oblique Striped

 I think this is an Oblique Striped, trapped here at Stowe last night. There is no short dark diagonal at the tip, but it is somewhat worn, and otherwise the features seem to fit. FL is 10 mm. However, based on the distribution and habitat preferences of Oblique Striped, this seems a pretty unlikely record, so I suspect I am missing something... 


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  1. Dave Wilton18 August 2023 at 12:36

    Hi Phil,
    It certainly is Oblique Striped and does wander away from its normal habitat. Pending Martin checking his various bits of paper, that looks like very much like a county first for Bucks, so Well Done!!

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  2. Phil Tizzard18 August 2023 at 13:14

    Thanks!

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  3. Dave Wilton19 August 2023 at 11:47

    ...and Martin confirms that this is a first for Bucks.

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  4. Phil Tizzard19 August 2023 at 12:04

    Thanks Dave,
    I still have the moth, but assume I can release it as I think a photo is good enough for voucher?

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    1. Dave Wilton20 August 2023 at 09:46

      I suspect Martin would be very grateful for the specimen as a voucher for Bucks if it is still in reasonable condition but, as you say, the image is certainly good enough to back up the record.

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