Tuesday 15 March 2011

Two locally scarce moths - Mottled Grey

A better night last night, mist developed overnight raising the temperature to about 5 Centigrade.
14/03 Oak Beauty 3, March Moth 1, Mottled Grey 1 f.nubilata, Common Quaker 4, Twin-spotted Quaker 2, Clouded Drab 1, Hebrew Character 2, Grey Shoulder-knot 1
I have only recorded Grey-shoulder-knot in the last 3 or 4 years as it has spread northwards and I do not record Mottled Grey every year although it's probably reasonably common bordering the moors. It has a rather shiny wing surface when fresh making photography a bit difficult.
13/03Oak Beauty 2, Hebrew Character 1.
Mottled Grey f. nubilata
This shot is taken in daylight

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