A normal catch for my garden with 78 moths in/around the trap. Like everybody else, the night was dominated by Large Yellow Underwing with 23, and the balance was made up of 33 other species. A rather nice Catoptria pinella was the highlight, being a new moth for me, with Common Carpet, Dusky Thorn and Cydia splendana making their first visits of the year.
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Catoptria pinella |
Could this moth be Confused (which would be new for me) or am I?
A moth trapped on 01 August has been puzzling me as I couldn't get the little beast to sit open winged. I have now discovered that Dingy Shell doesn't ... ! Another new moth for the garden and me.
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Dingy Shell |
Howard you're not the first to be Confused by a Cabbage ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Barry, cracking play on words. My wife is already quoting it to friends and family.
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