Monday, 13 April 2015

Species list for 10/4/2015

Code Taxon Vernacular Individuals
2187 Orthosia cerasi Common Quaker 2
2188 Orthosia SP  Drab sp 1
2190 Orthosia gothica Hebrew Character 1

 I get lots of Clouded Drabs, and this one looks rather smaller than usual and the wings more rounded. I have wondered about Lead Drab, any opinions?


 This next photo is rather over-exposed, but the antennae are visible.


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5 comments:

  1. RJB14 April 2015 at 11:25

    Hi Tony,
    The shape looks spot-on but I can't make out any details of the markings. Did you check the antennae?
    Cheers,
    Richard

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  2. Tony Morris14 April 2015 at 12:09

    The antennae are NOT bipectinate, but that only the male isn't it?

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  3. RJB14 April 2015 at 14:27

    You're right, that's only the male and if it's a female they both look similar but if it's a male Clouded then you can determine this from the antennae. If you gently give it a few prods it will extend the antennae for you to photograph.

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  4. Tony Morris15 April 2015 at 00:03

    Steve Nash says it is a Clouded Drab. This was my first instinct, but then I started to wonder.

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  5. RJB15 April 2015 at 12:27

    Agree. Those antennae belong to a male Clouded Drab. Better luck next time.

    Richard

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