Based on the large dark spot, rounded wing, and observation date (10/08), I am thinking that this is probably a worn Slender Pug. I think Maple Pug would not show such an obvious dark spot and would also show a dashed black margin to the wings. Despite Slender Pug being common, I have not recorded one before, so I have no personal experience to draw on.
Hello Phil,
ReplyDeleteI follow your thoughts but my own view is that the moth is too worn to call with any degree of certainty. Dissection would solve the issue if you still have it, but otherwise just hope you get another. Both Slender and Maple are fairly common species.
Thanks Dave,
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid I didn't keep it, so I will have to wait for an identifiable one to turn up!