Last night I decided to have another mothing session in Elvetham Heath and chose to set it up about 15 minutes before a downpour,... my luck and the resulting poor catch this morning either because my perspex was waterlogged or maybe the moth decided to stay where they were.
Everthing was wet and when i looked at the trays there were not many moths although i think i have achieved another 3 moths for the website. Clearly the difference between my concrete jungle and a beautiful nature reserve is giving me the results and a winter of work as well.
The first new moth of the session is one I had never heard of so a rummage in my moth book soon came up with the answer of a Belrush Wainscot,there you are,you've never heard of it either!!!
What was apparent is the grass moths dont mind a bit of rain so I gathered some that looked different and have hopefully come up with a couple of new ones so I will lay them out below for all to peruse. Hopefully I have them correct but someone will tell me if otherwise is the case.
Everthing was wet and when i looked at the trays there were not many moths although i think i have achieved another 3 moths for the website. Clearly the difference between my concrete jungle and a beautiful nature reserve is giving me the results and a winter of work as well.
The first new moth of the session is one I had never heard of so a rummage in my moth book soon came up with the answer of a Belrush Wainscot,there you are,you've never heard of it either!!!
What was apparent is the grass moths dont mind a bit of rain so I gathered some that looked different and have hopefully come up with a couple of new ones so I will lay them out below for all to peruse. Hopefully I have them correct but someone will tell me if otherwise is the case.
73.136 - Bulrush Wainscot Nonagria typhae (Thunberg, 1784) I thought the moth was worn on top but most photos I have seen look similar.
73.136 - Bulrush Wainscot Nonagria typhae (Thunberg, 1784) not perfect but who is?
63.095 - Agriphila geniculea (Haworth, 1811) - the two chevrons would seem to be the clue but is similar in appearance to Playtes alpinella
63.095 - Agriphila geniculea (Haworth, 1811) from this view the chevrons are very clear as is the subterminal dots. Common name is the Elbow-striped Grass -veneer
63.090 - Agriphila inquinatella - ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) this was a totally new grass moth for me and has the common name Barred Grass-veneer,the bars clearly visible.
63.090 - Agriphila inquinatella - ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
63.093 - Agriphila selasella (Hübner, 1813) the cream streak remains fairly constant and at the rear splits into two fingers
63.093 - Agriphila selasella (Hübner, 1813) the common name is Pale-streak Grass-veneer
63.089 - AGRIPHILA tristella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) The cream streak tapers at about a third and fours fingers can be seen at the end.
63.089 - AGRIPHILA tristella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) this is the Common Grass-veneer
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