Sunday 6 June 2010

Garden Moths (1)

Here are some of the other moths collected during my first night's trapping. Firstly two Daggers ...

Grey Dagger (Acronicta psi)

Knot Grass (Acronicta rumicis)

This little beauty, a Small Magpie (Euprhypara hortulata), flew away as soon as it was released but, after a very short flight, settled conveniently on the wall beside my front door, allowing me a brief opportunity to take its picture ...


One of two Luna Thorns (Selenia lunularia) found in the trap, resting here in a typical posture, wings open and half raised with the forewings slightly curved ...


Next, two Prominants, the first a Coxcomb Prominent (Ptilodon capucina), a dark form I think, the second a Pebble Prominent (Notodonta ziczac), annoyingly tucking its forehead under the leaf just before it was pictured ...



This tiny Sallow Kitten (Furcula furcula) had a lot of attitude but managed to stay still for a moment in this wings-open pose. I understand this species is scarce in Northumberland.


Finally, an unidentified moth which I hope someone will be able to name. It was longer than the two daggers above. Thanks are due to Stewart Sexton who has identified this as a Clouded-bordered Brindle (Apamea crenata) ...

5 comments:

Wilma said...

Some great finds, Emma. The small magpie, luna thorn, and sallow kitten are just gorgeous. Really, all of them are beauties!

cheers,
Wilma

holdingmoments said...

These are superb pictures Emma. A side of nature I seldom see, the moths. They really are beautiful.

I am so tempted to invest in one of those moth traps. I think it could become very addictive.

Emma Anderson said...

Thanks, Wilma: The Sallow Kitten is a little beauty.

Thanks Keith: I think moth trapping will be very adictive. There are so many species. It's amazing what's flying about in the garden when you're asleep.

Phil said...

That grey dagger is exquisite....

kirstallcreatures said...

What a super collection of moths Emma, the Sallow Kitten is a smasher, Linda