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09-07-2008, 09:06 AM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ijmuiden, Holland
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This moth was out in the most windy weather, it was still spitting with rain after a terrential down pour and thunder storm. Actually I was surprised how many moths were braving the weather - they are made of tougher stuff than butterflies!  |
09-07-2008, 09:31 AM
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I'm thinking the Mullein Shargocucullia verbasci would be a good contender.
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09-07-2008, 09:35 AM
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Agree with j.p. The caterpillars are also found on buddlia.
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09-07-2008, 09:48 AM
| | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ijmuiden, Holland
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Thanks guys, I have just checked out The Mullein and it looks so different with the wings closed. That is a problem I have often as all my moths are active and not a bit docile after a night in a trap. Its a new one recorded in my garden, so I am happy - thanks  . |
09-07-2008, 10:19 AM
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Flight period looks wrong for Mullein (April & May according to Waring), and I assume its not that different in The Netherlands! Striped Lychnis Schargacucullia lychnitis has a June & July flight period in the UK, and may be commoner across the Channel. There's also the Water Betony S. scrophulariae, which is only a rare immigrant to the UK.
Sorry to confuse the issue!
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09-07-2008, 10:24 AM
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Good point poschiavanus
I noticed that too. Could the mullein be double brooded in Holland?
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09-07-2008, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Lance Morgan  Could the mullein be double brooded in Holland? | Flight period in Germany given as April to June, with larvae obvious in June, so I'd guess not. |
09-07-2008, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Lance Morgan Good point poschiavanus
I noticed that too. Could the mullein be double brooded in Holland? | I have just checked on the Dutch Wikipedia (I am not sure how reliable that info is) and here in Holland the flight period in May and June. But the area they prefer - dune area and sandy ground which fits this area perfectly. Are we too far into July for there to be a possible cross -over period? |
10-07-2008, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by poschiavanus There's also the Water Betony S. scrophulariae, which is only a rare immigrant to the UK.poschiavanus |
Thanks for all the help everyone! I think that Water Betony S. scrophulariae is the better option after all . | | |
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