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23-09-2009, 02:15 PM
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| | | 2 S. Devon moths for ID help please
The first one was sent to me by a friend who couldn't identify it. And I'm also having problems. Reminds me of a grass moth with a shorter head. I think I should know this one but can't get a positive match from my limited reference books. Noss Mayo, S. Devon, early September. 
The second rather tiny moth, on a bramble leaf, is near the S. Devon Coast Path, yesterday and reminds me of one of the 'Carpet Moths' but so far I can't find a match. I'm also tempted to consider one of the plainer Pyrausta moths, but once again I've drawn a blank so far. 
Any suggestions appreciated.
Last edited by Geoff F; 23-09-2009 at 02:19 PM.
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23-09-2009, 02:24 PM
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| | | Re: 2 S. Devon moths for ID help please
Afternoon Geoff,
Not sure of the first, yet. Your second looks like the Nettle-tap moth, Anthophila fabriciana. Family Choreutidae. Nice shot, too.
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23-09-2009, 06:31 PM
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| | | Re: 2 S. Devon moths for ID help please
I think the first is a Rush Veneer? |
23-09-2009, 07:21 PM
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| | | Re: 2 S. Devon moths for ID help please
I'd go for Rush Veneer for 1
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23-09-2009, 08:41 PM
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| | | Re: 2 S. Devon moths for ID help please
Thanks.
The Nettle-tap looks correct; and there are plenty of nettles around that area.
The Rush Veneer images that I have seen so far appear a bit darker but I assume this is variable between individuals and possibly time of the year.
Also, as I didn't take the photo, I don't know if this image is absolutely correct. My friend does have a little bit of colour blindness so his edited photos can vary slightly from the originals. |
02-10-2009, 07:38 PM
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| | | Re: 2 S. Devon moths for ID help please
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Originally Posted by Geoff F  The Rush Veneer images that I have seen so far appear a bit darker but I assume this is variable between individuals and possibly time of the year. | Yes, Rush Veneer is a *very* variable moth - the shape and markings are stable but you can get everything from pale straw-coloured ones to dark-chocolate coloured ones  They are a migrant from Europe so you get more in years where you also get Painted Lady and Clouded Yellow ... both very common this year. | | |
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