Top tortrix ...there is a hint of a white head in the photo, not clear, with the black thorax it could be Cochylis dubitana. If head is black then more likely C. atricapitana. Celypha lacunana looks good for tortrix 2. Pallida is possible for Scoparia 1, looks good. Scoparia 2 looks a bit worn, could be a washed out "ambigualis".... difficult, I send a few of my Scops to my "micro man" for gen det, each year to be certain.
Hi Tony. The top moth is Cochylis molliculana. They started appearing here in Thanet a few years ago and are now one of the most common Cochylis species we get here.
The other moths are Eudonia pallida and Celypha lacunana. The bottom Eudonia/Scoprais is a bit too worn to identify.
It's a nice little moth! Phil is a top man for pointing me (us) in the right direction. If you haven't seen Phil's annual bird reports for Pegwell Bay, they are possibly the best reports available!
Top tortrix ...there is a hint of a white head in the photo, not clear, with the black thorax it could be Cochylis dubitana. If head is black then more likely C. atricapitana.
ReplyDeleteCelypha lacunana looks good for tortrix 2.
Pallida is possible for Scoparia 1, looks good.
Scoparia 2 looks a bit worn, could be a washed out "ambigualis".... difficult, I send a few of my Scops to my "micro man" for gen det, each year to be certain.
Trent,
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Hi Tony. The top moth is Cochylis molliculana. They started appearing here in Thanet a few years ago and are now one of the most common Cochylis species we get here.
ReplyDeleteThe other moths are Eudonia pallida and Celypha lacunana. The bottom Eudonia/Scoprais is a bit too worn to identify.
all the best ... Phil. (Ramsgate/Pegwell)
Thanks Phil, nice to hear from you.
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Agree on molliculana, a once rare moth, now they are appearing everywhere and spreading. Nice
ReplyDeleteI've not seen molliculana before but I will be on the lookout for it from now.
ReplyDeleteIt's a nice little moth! Phil is a top man for pointing me (us) in the right direction. If you haven't seen Phil's annual bird reports for Pegwell Bay, they are possibly the best reports available!
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