Thursday, 15 November 2012

Identity check, in Gowerton

In yesterday morning's trap was this which, from Phil Sterling's book, I identified as Monopis crocicapitella. However, I have photos of a similar from 2009 identified as M obviella. I gather I should have looked at the hindwing as well, which I didn't realise until too late!
Any suggestions/opinions gratefully received.
Query: Monopis crocicapitella

Oleander Hawk-moth, bred
Also attached: not an exciting first for Glamorgan I'm afraid but a beautiful moth anyway, reared from tiny larva acquired at the AES show 6th October.

2 comments:

  1. I wouldn't like to say without seeing the hindwing I'm afraid, sorry!

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