Those Pugs again

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JohnR
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Location: Hazel Grove

Those Pugs again

Post by JohnR »

Last night (18th) I caught these Pugs. I think A is Common Pug but not sure about B. At first I thought it was just well worn but the paler patches seem remarkably symmetrical. I would be interested in what others think.

I abandoned trapping altogether during the late April/early May cold spell and have only caught a total of 13 moths from 10 nights this month. My highlights from May are:

09/05 Spectacle
11/05 Lime Hawk-moth
15/05 Rustic Shoulder-knot

Cheers, John
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Greg
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Re: Those Pugs again

Post by Greg »

Hi John,

Both of your pugs look like Common. Small discal spots, tornal spots
and a pale wavy line parallel to the outer edge. Also a double angle
in the post meridian band (more noticable on the top moth the other is
more faded).

Regards
Greg
JohnR
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Re: Those Pugs again

Post by JohnR »

Thanks Greg, especially for giving the reasons for your ID. That really helps me in learning what to look out for.

Cheers, John
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