Spotted....but what sort?

[Drtim55]

These two have us foxed - we think that they are both Double Square Spot or Triple-spotted Clay. Does anyone have any tips on how to differentiate these similar species please?

Any help would be gratefully received

[stevehind]

These are both Double Square-spots. Triple-spotted Clay appears to be more or less restricted to Delamere and the Wirral, whereas Double Square-spot is common and widespread throughout. If you think you might have a Triple-spotted Clay then it'll be another Double Square-spot, as Triple-spotted Clay is distinctive when you see it.

These comparisons might help.

Double Square-spot & Triple-spotted Clay

Triple-spotted Clay in the middle

Regards
Steve

[SteveH]

That's really helpful Steve...

I can't put it to any use however as I've yet to trap either this year!

Cheers,
Steve

[Drtim55]

Many thanks for that.....

[Drtim55]

Many thanks for that.....