Bird dropping moth requires i.d.

Discussion forum for all Moth (Micro & Macro-moths (Lepidoptera)) related topics.
Post Reply
wirralbirder
Posts: 323
Joined: Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:50 am

Bird dropping moth requires i.d.

Post by wirralbirder »

Bird dropping sp P1200994ed .jpg
Hi All
Taken July 30th 2016 at Burton Mere Wetlands ,this bird dropping micro I have opted for Gypsonoma dealbana .
Once again I would like confirmation.
Cheers Harry
stevehind
Posts: 2908
Joined: Mon Aug 04, 2008 11:44 am
Location: Higher Poynton, Cheshire

Re: Bird dropping moth requires i.d.

Post by stevehind »

Hi Harry
This is Bud Moth Spilonota ocellana. The usually distinctive pre-tornal triangular mark is not clear on the photo.
Regards
Steve
wirralbirder
Posts: 323
Joined: Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:50 am

Re: Bird dropping moth requires i.d.

Post by wirralbirder »

Hi Steve
Once again thanks . Bud Moth was one of my initial thoughts. .
Cheers Harry
Post Reply