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Thursday, 24 October 2013

October moths at Beddington Farmlands

 Beaded Chestnut (i think rather than a Lunar Underwing)
 Red-green Carpet
 Cypress Carpet (left) and Grey Pine Carpet (right)
 November Moth and Autumnal Moth? 
 
A few moths in most milder evenings - mainly carpets and 'winter' moths now. 

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4 comments:

  1. Bomber24 October 2013 at 22:08

    Hi Pete, yup, spot on with the Beaded Chestnut.
    I'd give up on the November/Pale November/Autumnal group. As far as I'm aware it's generally considered impossible to do this lot without dissection unless anyone out there knows different? They are generally lumped as Epirrita agg.
    Cheers

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  2. Peter Alfrey25 October 2013 at 11:16

    Good on the Chestnut. I'm still crap but getting slightly better. I really want to find a December moth this year- any tips?
    Ok Epirrita sp it is? Makes it easy- had five different looking ones a couple of days ago
    Cheers Paul

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  3. Bomber26 October 2013 at 13:02

    Hi Pete, December Moth do come readily to light so just persevere, they are splendid beasties. I often get 7 or 8 a good night. I have a friend inland who has recorded over 50 on a single night! Obviously I'm not sure of their status in your part of the world though.
    Cheers

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  4. Peter Alfrey26 October 2013 at 20:16

    Ok will keep at it. Thanks again.

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