It is a bit bashed, and initially I thought it was a Pine Hawk, but the red stripes on the body in this shot give it away.
Neil Fletcher, Walter's Ash, VC24
A Blog for moth recorders in Bucks, Berks and Oxon
Wednesday 14 September 2016
Nicotiana finally works
Last year I diligently planted seeds of Nicotiana (free packet in British Wildlife) in the vain hope of attracting Convolvulus Hawk-moth (Agrius convolvuli) for National Moth Night. I nearly did not bother this year, but I was short of something to fill a space in the garden so planted some more. Well last night they finally did the business and I've now added this beauty to my Garden list.
It is a bit bashed, and initially I thought it was a Pine Hawk, but the red stripes on the body in this shot give it away.
Also in the trap last night was this rather smart moth which I can only assume is Silver Y (Autographa gamma f. gammina), rather than anything more exotic. If anyone thinks it might be something else, please let me know!
Neil Fletcher, Walter's Ash, VC24
It is a bit bashed, and initially I thought it was a Pine Hawk, but the red stripes on the body in this shot give it away.
Neil Fletcher, Walter's Ash, VC24
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Nice one, Neil!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, just Autographa gamma I'm afraid!!
I've been told that someone has also found a Convolvulus HM at Kingston Bagpuize this morning. I'm trying to get more details.
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