The first two moths were trapped on Otmoor on 8th Oct. Sorry I didn't have time to post earlier. I think they are probably small forms of the Large Wainscot? Both had quite dark hindwings
These were in my trap in Merton this morning, along with a late dark Arches as noted elsewhere. I think the first is a Chestnut looking at wing shape. I am assuming the second is an Autumnal/November (and can't be separated from a photo) but I haven't seen one so brightly marked before.
Hello Linda,
ReplyDeleteI'd agree with your IDs, Large Wainscot, Chestnut and one of the Epirrita group. As you say, the last one is very nicely marked but the fore-wing shape suggests a female so it couldn't even be identified to species by dissection.
Thanks Dave, that's very helpful.
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