Just a reminder that the next three nights, 26th to 28th September 2019, are the 20th anniversary of Moth Night.
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Regards
Steve
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I'm getting all excited. I can't wait to see how many Blue Underwings I catch.
Mel.
Mel.
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Started our moth night with a look at the Michaelmas daisies just now - two moths nectaring.
Neither a Blue Underwing, but the first was a migrant (Silver Y), and the second what looks to be a Tissue. I'll post a photo when I get one in better light tomorrow, but it would be a first for our garden. And flying slightly late for Cheshire.
Cheers, Julian
Neither a Blue Underwing, but the first was a migrant (Silver Y), and the second what looks to be a Tissue. I'll post a photo when I get one in better light tomorrow, but it would be a first for our garden. And flying slightly late for Cheshire.
Cheers, Julian
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Ok, here's a picture of what might be a Tissue. It lacks the black line along the edge of the underwing, but could be worn. Can anyone confirm?
Otherwise a poor night. Rather windy, even thought the rain held off. Just two moths in the traps, a Yellow-line Quaker and a Flounced Chestnut. And bizarrely, nothing blue!
Cheers, Julian
Otherwise a poor night. Rather windy, even thought the rain held off. Just two moths in the traps, a Yellow-line Quaker and a Flounced Chestnut. And bizarrely, nothing blue!
Cheers, Julian
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Hi Julian,
Yes, it's a Tissue. On the wing Aug-Oct hibernates as an adult then again Apr-May.
A nice moth. It's sure to trump most moths the rest of us caught last night, unless
anyone had a CN.
Regards
Greg
Yes, it's a Tissue. On the wing Aug-Oct hibernates as an adult then again Apr-May.
A nice moth. It's sure to trump most moths the rest of us caught last night, unless
anyone had a CN.
Regards
Greg
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Thanks Greg!
I've also since read that this moth should be slightly glossy. I took the photo early this am using illumination from a daylight-balanced light bulb, and did have trouble with the light shining off one wing or the other.
Julian
I've also since read that this moth should be slightly glossy. I took the photo early this am using illumination from a daylight-balanced light bulb, and did have trouble with the light shining off one wing or the other.
Julian
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Hi Julian,
That can be a problem when the moth is slightly worn.
I find the most difficult species are Common and Dark Chestnuts which have glossy surfaces even when fresh.
It's a case of shooting from different angles to try and diffuse the light.
Greg
That can be a problem when the moth is slightly worn.
I find the most difficult species are Common and Dark Chestnuts which have glossy surfaces even when fresh.
It's a case of shooting from different angles to try and diffuse the light.
Greg
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Tissue is an excellent find Julian, not a species seen in Cheshire every year.
It's always well worth checking flowers after dark, as some species are not attracted to light that often.
Regards
Steve
It's always well worth checking flowers after dark, as some species are not attracted to light that often.
Regards
Steve