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Saturday, 19 August 2023

Unidentified noctuid

I had well over 400 moths to the MV garden trap on Thursday night. This included 87 White-point, 58 Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing, 37 Common Wainscot and 30 Vine's Rustic. There was nothing of great interest, although 13 Oak Processionary is probably the most I have seen. I did though have this noctuid that I have failed to identify. Any suggestions most welcome. It has pale underwings, and I have indicated the size in the picture.
Steve Trigg, Cookham
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3 comments:

  1. Dave Wilton20 August 2023 at 09:49

    Hello Steve,
    Have a look at our dear friend Square-spot Rustic again, which is the answer to most noctuid queries at this time of year.

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    1. Steve Trigg20 August 2023 at 11:04

      Of course! I really should have known. Many thanks Dave.

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    2. Dave Wilton20 August 2023 at 17:26

      I'm impressed by your totals from last Thursday night (and those from Martin T too). I've had much lower counts here for White-point, Common Rustic & Vine's Rustic although they are now into double digits. I've also only had the one Oak Processionary so far.

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