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19-07-2011, 08:20 AM
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| | | Moth Squadron
Yesterday afternoon about 4ish my wife Peggy and I were out riding our bikes across the Fens. Peggy saw a white moth on the road so we stopped to scoop the moth up and put him/her somewhere a bit safer. As we did this I saw 2 more identical moths flying up from the Fens below up into the air. As we stood there we saw probably 10 more identical moths flying near where we were standing. I have been through pages of moths in the Gallery but have yet to see one. We would like to know what moth they are. We didn't have a camera so will have to rely on a description. The moth was about 1 inch long, maybe slightly longer, the wings were pure brilliant white, the body of the moth was grey and white banded. The most distinguishing feature was the antennae that were long and feathery and a sort of light brown or tan colour.
I am sure somebody can help. We are going to buy a moth book too so if anyone could recommend a good book that would be a bonus
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19-07-2011, 08:27 AM
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| | | Re: Moth Squadron
Hi there,
the ones I suggest you look at are: White Satin Moth and Ghost Moth based on your description.
If it wasn't an extinct former resident I would've also included Reed Tussock, which fits your description even better.
The best field guide out at the moment is the Moths of GB and Ireland by Waring and Townsend, illustrated by Lewington. It's usually referred to informally as the Lewington guide.
Cheers,
Adam
Last edited by Adam Cheeseman; 19-07-2011 at 08:31 AM.
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19-07-2011, 08:40 AM
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| | | Re: Moth Squadron
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Originally Posted by Adam Cheeseman  Hi there,
the ones I suggest you look at are: White Satin Moth and Ghost Moth based on your description.
If it wasn't an extinct former resident I would've also included Reed Tussock, which fits your description even better.
The best field guide out at the moment is the Moths of GB and Ireland by Waring and Townsend, illustrated by Lewington. It's usually referred to informally as the Lewington guide.
Cheers,
Adam | Thanks Adam, the moth was pure white except for the grey on the abdomen and the tan feathery antennae. The Satin has white antennae and the Ghost is not white enough.
Thanks for the book recommendation, will have to look for the Lewington Guide
Cheers,
Teddy and Peggy |
19-07-2011, 08:46 AM
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| | | Re: Moth Squadron
PS I think the wings were flat and not folded.
I think we are going to have to go out to take photo's and hope there are some still there.  | | |
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