Help Required - Rustic or Dart????

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melbellingham
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Help Required - Rustic or Dart????

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274 moths (boosted by 105 LYU) of 61 species last night (03/08/2019) with September Thorn, Ruby Tiger, Small Dotted Buff and Ypsolopha alpella all NFY.

One other macro is probably NFY, but I have not been able to positively ID it. When I potted it, my first impression was Square-spot Rustic (NFY), but having photographed it (image below) I am not totally convinced.

It is very dark, with whitish underwings which are darker around the edges, and has a wing length of 18mm.

I’m not convinced, but I wonder if it could be one of the Darts. I did consider White-line Dart, but the pale line along the leading edge seen on the image, does not really show on the moth, so it might just be reflection.

As usual confirmation, correction or comments appreciated.
Rustic/Dart - 03/08/2019
Rustic/Dart - 03/08/2019
Mel.
GrahamJones
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Re: Help Required - Rustic or Dart????

Post by GrahamJones »

Looks like a dark Square-spot Rustic to me Mel. The reniform and orbicular stigma both look spot on (apologies for the pun).

Graham
melbellingham
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Re: Help Required - Rustic or Dart????

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Hi Graham,

Thanks for that. It was my first thought, but just couldn't convince myself.

Thanks also for the update on the Mapmate problem. All now sorted.

Mel.
stevehind
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Re: Help Required - Rustic or Dart????

Post by stevehind »

Hi all

This specimen has been confirmed as a male Square-spot Rustic

Regards
Steve
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