Tuesday 3 November 2015

Pearly Underwing?

9 Moths of 7 species last night up here on the hill. 2 Dark Sword-grass and this fellow which I think might be a Pearly Underwing?.
Steve Lockey (Garsington)

4 comments:

  1. Not sure, Steve. It doesn't leap out at me as being Pearly Underwing (I'd have thought Turnip more likely) but let's see what others think.

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  2. Can we get a view of the hindwings?

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  3. It doesn't appear to have the thoracic crest of Pearly underwing.

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  4. Went out to the trap - I usually leave it partially uncovered - and it had gone. However, my first instinct this morning when I turned over the tray was Turnip as a genuine Turnip was on the same tray with it. It was only when I had a closer look that I realised that I could'nt make any real markings out. Looking back I think that the sizes and look were so similar that I'm leaning towards a Turnip and that's how I will record it.
    Thanks all for your input.

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