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Monday, 4 December 2017

Llansteffan moths

I thought I would post some moths for i/d as I'm stumped on a few of them, and as no-one is moth-ing at the moment, the site is quiet.
All these are caught in July of this year. Many thanks as always.

Scrobipalpa?1
 2



 3
 4

These three are the same moth.


5


6


6  Scrobipalpa?


7
2, 3 & 7 probably the same one.


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12 comments:

  1. Paul Parsons5 December 2017 at 05:44

    2,3+7 look like Celypha aurofasciana, which could be a good record? Only recently recorded in Glamorgan.

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  2. Mel Jones5 December 2017 at 05:56

    Thanks Paul I need to wait for the powers that be to give confirmation. I love your photo's by the way.

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  3. VC41Moths6 December 2017 at 00:09

    4-6 are Marsh Oblique-barred. 6 is indeed a Scrobipalpa (dissection job i'm afraid), and 1 is probably too (certainly a Gelechiid).
    Dave

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  4. Mel Jones6 December 2017 at 02:54

    Brilliant Dave, all I need now is for Sam to confirm the Celypha. Many thanks to both of you.

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  5. Steve Clarke6 December 2017 at 07:21

    Well done Mel. Apologies for failing to identify Marsh Oblique-barred!

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  6. Mel Jones6 December 2017 at 09:50

    You don't need to apologise Steve, I'm the one who is blind.

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  7. Ian Morgan11 December 2017 at 11:02

    I have n`t looked at the Carms moth blog for several weeks and only now am I seeing this post.
    Barry Stewart had Celypha aurofasciana at Glynhir on 1/7/17 thus probably just `pipping you at the post` Mel. Nevertheless, a great record and well done.

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  8. Mel Jones12 December 2017 at 01:54

    Thanks Ian

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  9. sambbryo12 December 2017 at 08:56

    You don't really need me to OK the Celypha aurofasciana :-) Paul and Dave are plenty good enough to go with their opinion!!! Well done Mel.

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  10. Mel Jones16 December 2017 at 14:32

    Thanks Sam, who’d have thought! I think I’ve got a jem of a site.

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  11. Mel Jones28 December 2017 at 01:04

    Just to add......I think Paul & Dave are good enough it identify the moths but I thought it had to be run past Sam as county recorder for rubber stamping. Sorry if it sounds like I don't trust anyone's opinion.
    Happy New year to all and hope 2018 is as good for moth-ing.

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