Moth Identification please

welsh.lensman · #1 (**permalink**) 17-04-2008, 09:47 PM

I took this photo at Llanelli Wetland centre today, but have no idea what it could be, as far as moths are concerned I'm a complete novice, any help with its ID would be appreciated.

Dan Salter · #2 (**permalink**) 17-04-2008, 09:51 PM

The second pic is great! maybe try for a Gallery shot when you get an id?

someone will no doubt give you an id pretty soon!...ill try but i bet by the time i go get my moth book it will have been id'd?

haematocephalus · #3 (**permalink**) 17-04-2008, 10:08 PM

Very hesitant to suggest this after having got the previous one so wrong

, but could this be a Clouded Drab? (If I keep suggesting it often enough one of them's going to be right sooner or later

)

Confirmation from others would be very welcome!

Martin

Martin Harvey

wildlifesnapper · #4 (**permalink**) 17-04-2008, 10:49 PM

Hi

I would say it's a Clouded Drab too.

neil

Dogghound · #5 (**permalink**) 18-04-2008, 08:53 AM

Yes i agree a very variable species, this specimen got me thinking as it lacks most of the more defined markings for IDing it.

welsh.lensman · #6 (**permalink**) 18-04-2008, 09:11 AM

Thanks for your help everyone, I looked up a picture of the Clouded Drab in my moth book, and still could'nt ID it from those, so thanks again, much appreciated.