Moths for ID

[djeyewater]

Can anyone help with IDs for these pics:

#1 Body about 9mm long



#2 Probably 2-3cm big, but I took this pic ages ago so I can't remember really



#3 Small, maybe 1.5cm? Flying around a bit early evening



#4 About 1-2cm big, flying and feeding on nectar during the day



#5 About 1.5cm big I think


Thanks

Dave

[aeshna5]

2 is Herald
4 is Mint Moth- a pyralid, Pyrausta aurata

[Adam Cheeseman]

In addition no.5 is a Tortrix.

Cheers,

Adam

[naturegirl]

2 is the Herald.
3 Looks like a Large yellow underwing.
4 Is Pyrausta purpuralis (I believe)

Naturegirl

[John]

3. is possibly a Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix.

John

[djeyewater]

Thanks everyone.

#1 - Could this be Brown House-moth, Hofmannophila pseudospretella?

#3 - I think you might be right John, unfortunately I didn't get any full body pics. I can see a similar pattern in the part of the body that is visible though.

#5 - Looks slightly like Light Brown Apple Moth, Epiphyas postvittana?

Dave

[John]

Probably is. Your size of 9mm put me off until I realised you quoted the body length not the wing size. The forewing would be d almost double that size.

Originally Posted by djeyewater

Thanks everyone.

#1 - Could this be Brown House-moth, Hofmannophila pseudospretella?

I don't think it is as the wing pattern doesn't look right (unless it is a very worn one. I thought it might be a Barred Fruit-tree Tortrix but I am even doubtful of that ID.

Originally Posted by djeyewater

#5 - Looks slightly like Light Brown Apple Moth, Epiphyas postvittana?

Dave

[roundwood123]

Hi all,
1, Bryotropha sp
2, Herald
3, Pandemis sp, cant see enough of it.
4, Pyrausta aurata.
5, Epiphyas postvittana. Steve

[djeyewater]

That's them all ID'd as much as possible now.

Thanks!

Dave