Chinese character. Orange footman. Eucosma campoliliana. 68 species in total with 11 Antler moth topping the count. Also - Devon carpet, Gold spot, Scalloped shell, Straw underwing, Mother of pearl, Evergestis pallidata and Parornix betulae.
Had another check in the books and it also seems a little too big for Orange, a feature Dave could not see from a photo. I had a couple of Dingy and Buff in the trap the same night and potted this one as it stood out. I will call it Buff to err on the safe side, as Orange would be new for the valley.
Chinese character.
Orange footman.
Eucosma campoliliana.
Paul, it seems late for Orange and costa seems a bit too straight. I wonder if this might be a very orange Dingy or Buff Footman?
ReplyDeleteBarry. I did run this photo past Dave as i wasn't certain myself.
ReplyDeleteHad another check in the books and it also seems a little too big for Orange, a feature Dave could not see from a photo. I had a couple of Dingy and Buff in the trap the same night and potted this one as it stood out. I will call it Buff to err on the safe side, as Orange would be new for the valley.
ReplyDeleteI thought Buff had a more rounded costa than Orange, but I only has Waring & Townsend at hand. I'll take another look!
ReplyDeleteI think Orange would have a much more strongly curved outer costa - I suspect this is probably an orangey Buff Footman.
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