This Scalloped Hazel (Odontopera bidentata), pictured below in its holding pot, was quite a challenge to identify. At first sight it seems rather plain but when examined more closely, its subdued colouring disguises some interesting highlights ...
The third moth was another dark-form Coxcomb Prominent (Ptilodon capucina) ...
On reflection, at a time when my study of moths is new and my confidence in handling them is still growing, it was good to have a quiet evening with the trap.
8 comments:
Beautiful moths again Emma, but that White Ermine is such a stunner.
The details in your photographs are amazing. When enlarged, that last shot looks like it could be a boot scraper.
The White Ermine is beautiful, likewise your other pictures.
Hi Emma, that moth looks to have expensive tastes with its Ermine wrap.{:)
Hi everyone and thanks for your kind comments. The White Ermine is certainly a bit posh, Roy, and I was delighted to find it.
The White Ermine is on my wish list too Emma. What a stunner of a moth, Linda
Hi Emma your mystery moth a few below is a Clouded Bordered Brindle. That Kitten is a great find, a county scarcity too!
Thanks, Linda: You don't need to find many moths to become attracted by them - it's an absorbing new interest.
Thanks, Stewart: For identifying the Clouded-bordered Brindle and for the mention of my Sallow Kitten being a really good find for the County.
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