Have not been trapping recently but di have a new moth for us on the 20th May. Triple lines.
Have had more success with larva hatching into adult moths. Cinnebar, Green oak tortrix and iron prominent to name a few.
We also have a dark micro. We fell sure it is a dark version of a common micro but the markings are very unclear except for the wing tips. We would appreciate any suggestions as to its ID, Thanks Bob & Helen
Micro ID
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bobhelencoan
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Micro ID
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- Image 1 of unknown micro
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- Image 2 of micro
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- Image 3 of micro
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- Larva that produced the moth. Found 6th May
Re: Micro ID
Hi Bob & Helen
What was the foodplant?
Regards
Steve
What was the foodplant?
Regards
Steve
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bobhelencoan
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Re: Micro ID
The larva was found on elm. Steve
Re: Micro ID
In that case it will be Epinotia abbreviana
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bobhelencoan
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Re: Micro ID
Thanks Steve, We think another hatched today. Photos below. A new moth for us. The larva was found on the path to Green looms by Waverton Church. Bob & Helen
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- moth from larva 8 found on elm 6th May
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- from larva 8 found 6thMay
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- empty pupa case
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- Larva found on elm 6th May
Re: Micro ID
Yes, the markings are more distinct on the second one.
The larva often start feeding before the leaf has opened which leaves a distinctive pattern on the leaf.
Regards
Steve
The larva often start feeding before the leaf has opened which leaves a distinctive pattern on the leaf.
- Epinotia abbreviana feeding pattern
Steve