i.d. confirmation please

Graham Barker · #1 (**permalink**) 27-10-2011, 05:57 PM

hello
here are some moths caught recently here on the south coast...any i.d. assistance or confirmation is much appreciated...thanks in advance...
graham

lesser yellow underwing?

light grey tortrix? - though date seems wrong

unknown

Deb London · #2 (**permalink**) 27-10-2011, 06:05 PM

I think I recognize number 3. from previous threads as Blastobasis lacticolella, but could well be wrong so please wait for an expert.

EDIT Also, number 2 is possibly something like Acleris sparsana.

peter2009 · #3 (**permalink**) 27-10-2011, 06:22 PM

Yes to 1
Debs right with the other two.

peter

poschiavanus · #4 (**permalink**) 27-10-2011, 06:35 PM

For 2 I'd look at something like Acleris sparsana, which is flying now (4th on the Norfolk Moths flight arrivals list) and has a shape with the pronounced 'shoulders' closer to your moth than a Cnephasia sp. Size would also help in checking the ID.