Moth IDs

sebastianbawn · #1 (**permalink**) 17-08-2010, 08:53 PM

Hi, a few moths for ID please. Species (and sex if possible) would be great. I think the first is a Pebble Prominent and the second is a Straw Underwing?

pete76 · #2 (**permalink**) 17-08-2010, 08:57 PM

1. Pale Prominent
2. Straw Underwing
3. Mother of Pearl
4. Shuttle-shaped Dart
5. I think is a Minor sp.

JennyS · #3 (**permalink**) 17-08-2010, 08:59 PM

Hi Sebastian,
1. Pale Prominent
3. Mother of Pearl
4. Shuttle-shaped Dart?

(Bit slow to hit 'submit', but glad my IDs were agreed with!)

GuyF · #4 (**permalink**) 17-08-2010, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pete76

1. Pale Prominent
2. Straw Underwing
3. Mother of Pearl
4. Shuttle-shaped Dart
5. I think is a Minor sp.

I'd agree except for number 5, which I think is a Common Rustic agg. Also, the Pale Prominent is male and the Shuttle-shaped Dart is female, I'm not sure whether it's possible to say for the other ones though!
Guy