Sunday 20 May 2018

Battered guest


May I ask for advice on this rather worn visitor, which I had not noticed in the eggboxes but crept out when friends came to see the hawk moths. My guess is Common Wainscot though the V of its wings seems a bit sharp. But it may be too faded to be sure. Many thanks for help.  Martin Wainwright, Thrupp, Oxon

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  1. Hi Martin, have a look at Pale Pinion in the books. Battered because it is rather long in the tooth now, having been around since last autumn.

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    1. Thanks as ever Dave. I pondered the PP but clearly not for long enough. All v best M

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