More help with IDs please

BROCSMAN · #1 (**permalink**) 15-08-2009, 02:45 PM

I need help to id these from the trap last night. I think the last one is a Willow Beauty, but I'm not sure. Sorry one or two images are blurred.

Thanks.

Jenny W · #2 (**permalink**) 15-08-2009, 03:09 PM

1 is a Copper/Svenssons Copper Underwing, you would have to look at the underside of the underwing or the palps to determine which (althought I understand in some specimens genitalia is the only sure way to distinguish).

From what I can see of number 2 I would say Small Square Spot.

3 and 4 are Six Striped Rustic.

5 is a Lesser Yellow Underwing.

6 is a Willow Beauty.

BROCSMAN · #3 (**permalink**) 15-08-2009, 04:17 PM

Many thanks. I can see the little white spots on the forewings of the Copper Underwing now, and I should have recognised the Lesser Yellow Underwing.

Thanks again.

RobSutton · #4 (**permalink**) 15-08-2009, 08:01 PM

Number 2 is difficult as it is so blurred but there seems to be a pale collar which makes me think it might be a Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing ??