Following the discussion on Mel`s preceding post (important - see the `Comments` section), here is an useful i/d guide:
http://www.mothscount.org/uploads/Difficult_species_guide_page_30.pdf
I suggest copy the above and paste into `google` search or whatever.
Welcome to the recording blog for the Carmarthenshire Moth and Butterfly Group. Could members please add any moth or butterfly records or any general items of interest by making a new post. Although everyone can comment on a post you will have to be a member to add a new post.
Just to add, with practice you can tell males from females on the shape of the abdomen before going anywhere near your paint brush (for scale removal). Females tend to look fatter, with rounded tips to the abdomen whilst males have slim and slightly pointed abdomens.
ReplyDeleteHandy to know that Dave - thanks.
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