little moth ID

genevieve · #1 (**permalink**) 04-10-2009, 05:16 PM

hello,
does anyone know what moth this is? it was only a little thing

also, a technical issue - do you know how to make image files smaller cos i cant upload some cos theyre too big

thanks!

Jason Green · #2 (**permalink**) 04-10-2009, 05:23 PM

Hi Gen,

It looks like Pyrausta aurata, a Crambidae moth. It can be seperated from the similar Pyrausta purpuralis (a confusion species) by the more seperated yellow markings at the base of the forewings.

Do you have an image-editing application at all? If so, try 'Resizing' or 'Down-scaling' to about 800x600 and saving at about 80% quality. That will not only reduce the Kb, but also remove the need to 'Click again' to view full-size. I do.

Take care,

Jason

earthdragon64 · #3 (**permalink**) 04-10-2009, 05:29 PM

Looks like one of the Pyrausta species of micro moth, but I'm not sure exactly which one.

There is some info on re-sizing in Lancashire Lad's very useful "How to upload photos" thread.

http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/fo...otos-info.html