Wednesday, 23 August 2017

Creigiau - last night

Like Paul, my moth trap was inundated with flying ants last night - had to pour them out this morning! Still managed 42 species, which included my first ever Hypsopygia costalis


Pinion-streaked Snout and Rosy Rustic made first appearances of the year, as did Mompha propinquella

As usual, I have a few micros that I need help with. the first I think is Bactra lancealana and the next, I think, could be Bryotropha affinis. I have no idea with the last two, they look different but could be the same ...





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  1. Unknown23 August 2017 at 11:36

    Looks like Bryotropha affinis to me Howard, had a few here in Bridgend recently.

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    1. Howard Burt23 August 2017 at 16:22

      Thanks Mike. I get them here occasionally but I think they sometimes get ignored as small Brown Moth.

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  2. GMT23 August 2017 at 20:41

    The cochylids are Eupoecilia angustana

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    1. Howard Burt24 August 2017 at 20:07

      Thanks George. That was on my list for the last one but maybe I place too much on the colouration and not enough on the underlying pattern.

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