Thursday, 23 May 2013

Putative Rusty Wave (Idaea inquinata)

One of a several images circulated by Mike & Emma Cram show what appears to be a good candidate for this species, although I'm uncertain if there are other lookalikes on the continent? The moth appeared on their TV screen and it is presumed it was imported with recently purchased plants or Guinea-pig bedding. Well done Mike for provisionally naming this potential county first.
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4 comments:

  1. VC41Moths23 May 2013 at 09:54

    I confess I did dismiss this originally as a well marked Small Dusty Wave, but as the circumstances of it's capture became apparent, and having seen further images, I agree that this is a new species for Glamorgan, albeit an adventive.

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  2. Barry Stewart23 May 2013 at 12:00

    The original softer greyer image was not that inspiring and I too was initially rather dismissive, suggesting Mullein Wave. So well done to Mike for not listening and providing these better images.

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  3. Paul Parsons23 May 2013 at 18:20

    At last, something worthwhile on the telly!.. Nice one Mike.

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  4. Unknown23 May 2013 at 19:28

    Thaks for putting up with me everyone! Moth is safely in the hands of Adam Rowe en route to Dave. 2 Welsh first in 7 years in our garden - I wish I could repeat that for birding!!

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