Hello Janice, I'd be happy with that example as woodiella. Its cross-lines are the correct shape, the two black dots at two-thirds are clearly separated (on the left wing anyway) and, most importantly, it has that obvious pinkish blush. E.woodiella is certainly much more common, especially in moth-traps, than are the other Vitula/Ephestia species with which it might be confused. There's a very useful explanatory note on p.450 of the second edition of the Micro Field Guide.
Hello Janice,
ReplyDeleteI'd be happy with that example as woodiella. Its cross-lines are the correct shape, the two black dots at two-thirds are clearly separated (on the left wing anyway) and, most importantly, it has that obvious pinkish blush. E.woodiella is certainly much more common, especially in moth-traps, than are the other Vitula/Ephestia species with which it might be confused. There's a very useful explanatory note on p.450 of the second edition of the Micro Field Guide.
It has/is having a good year in Denham about 8-10 on the last 3 warm nights.
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