Moths - ID/confirmation

nutmeg · #1 (**permalink**) 29-07-2009, 11:01 AM

Here are a few recently trapped moths form my mid-Lincs garden. I have had a go at putting names to them, but as usual have had some difficulty

. Any help would be appreciated.

1. I think these are probably all Common/Lesser Rustic (although not sure about the third one):

2. Is this a Double Lobed?

3. Seems to best fit Lesser Yellow Underwing - not got shot of hindwing, but when flapping it did show dark mark near leading edge:

4. Small, a Minor of some sort (Middle-barred?) possibly:

5. Gave up on this one!

Thanks.

wildlifesnapper · #2 (**permalink**) 29-07-2009, 11:24 AM

Hi

I would agree with the first three.

4 - I would go for Cloaked Minor
5 - I would say Nutmeg

neil

charlieb · #3 (**permalink**) 29-07-2009, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildlifesnapper

5 - I would say Nutmeg

nutmeg · #4 (**permalink**) 29-07-2009, 11:42 AM

Thanks, Neil

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlieb

Crossed my mind it was one, but thought it was wishful thinking...

(PS. my 'nutmeg' is my long-deceased cat...)

Scarlet Pimpernel · #5 (**permalink**) 29-07-2009, 10:13 PM

1. All three Rustic sp. need genitalia examination to be sure.
2. Double Lobed
3. Lesser Yellow Underwing
4. Cloaked Minor
5. Nutmeg