3 Moths and a Mystery!

[Scarlet Pimpernel]

Evenong Everyone,

Three moths from the trap last night...Are the first two Green-brindled Cresent?


Is this another Beaded Chestnut in poor condition?

And this last Mystery Guest! I thought it was my first micro moth but it looks more fly like now I have seen it in the light....


Cheers Jacob

[Dogghound]

Bottom ones a Caddis fly probrably Limnephilidae sp

[GuyF]

I'd agree with your moth id's. The Green Brindled Crescent looks beautiful, it's not one I've managed to catch yet.
Your mystery insect is a Caddis fly, it's probably impossible to say which species it is. They turn up in moth traps quite frequently, I trapped last night and the Caddis flies outnumbered the moths! Did have a couple of Merveille du Jours though which is one I've always wanted to catch
Guy

[tristanba]

Hi Jacob, yes - 2 G B Crescents (lovely moth), a worn Beaded Chestnut and a Caddis fly. Cheers, Tristan

[John]

Hi Jacob

I agree with your Moth ID's. The last image is of a Caddis Fly, but which one I haven't a clue.

John

[Scarlet Pimpernel]

Thanks everyone really helpful....It's funny how there are moths that you really hope to see when you open your trap up....Currently I really want a Black Rustic, Oak Eggar and a Blood-veined moth!

That would do me!

[GuyF]

Originally Posted by Scarlet Pimpernel

Thanks everyone really helpful....It's funny how there are moths that you really hope to see when you open your trap up....Currently I really want a Black Rustic, Oak Eggar and a Blood-veined moth!

That would do me!

I know what you mean, at the start of this year I was really hoping for Buff Arches, Green Carpet, Iron Prominent and some Hawkmoths, which I was lucky enough to catch, but I'm still really hoping to see a Peach Blossom, Garden Tiger and Convolvulous Hawkmoth.
Guy

[tristanba]

Originally Posted by Scarlet Pimpernel

Thanks everyone really helpful....It's funny how there are moths that you really hope to see when you open your trap up....Currently I really want a Black Rustic, Oak Eggar and a Blood-veined moth!

That would do me!

You're still on for Black Rustic this year, they should still be flying. Look out for Feathered Thorn, a nice and common sp which is about at the mo.

[ladybirdluva]

What lovely moths Never seen a green brindled crescent one before - that's beautiful!

[clicka15]

Hi Jacob,

Glad you're enjoying the mothing. You've had some species I aspire to.

I'm pretty certain your mystery Caddis Fly is Limnephilus lunatus - one of the later flying species. Have you had any of the sinister Ophion luteus wasps yet?

Best wishes,
Steven.