Moth for ID please

Pete Collins · #1 (**permalink**) 26-09-2009, 04:34 PM

Two shots of the same moth which came in through a window last night. What is it, please?

Thanks.

peter2009 · #2 (**permalink**) 26-09-2009, 04:41 PM

Peter,That's A Blair's Shoulder-Knot.

peter

Bennyboymothman · #3 (**permalink**) 26-09-2009, 06:15 PM

Ah yes, a Moth that was discovered in the early 50's and now today is one of the commonest Autumn Moths, great find.

Pete Collins · #4 (**permalink**) 26-09-2009, 07:04 PM

Thank you both very much! It's certainly a new one for me.

aeshna5 · #5 (**permalink**) 26-09-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete Collins

Thank you both very much! It's certainly a new one for me.

They breed on some of the popular garden conifers such as Cupressus spp, so probably some of these near you.

Pete Collins · #6 (**permalink**) 27-09-2009, 10:13 AM

Thanks for that info, aeshna5. Yes, there are a couple of conifers in the back garden, and one or two in the neighbouring gardens.

I'm getting quite interested in moths, but really only see them when they come into the house or when I occasionally disturb them when I'm out walking. So even common ones like this are exciting discoveries for me!