
So heres one to get your brains in gear theses are both the same moth ..
This blog has been set up so local people can find out what is going on in the world of Moths, Butterflys and dragonflies in Calderdale.If you have any ID problems put up your photo's and someone will try and help you to id it.
1 comment:
id say dark marbled,its a good example,it shows how variable the features can be ie w t lewington states the main id character to be the projection on the outer central bar which is longer and more pointed on dk marbled,ive looked at lots of pics of both species and this character is so variable in each species,in your example it isnt so pronounced for the usual dk m c,but it shows extensive white flash ! to me the most reliable feature is the angle of the line on underside of hindwing,although this can vary even on each wing of same moth ! this looks slightly angled and pointy ! be interesting to see what others think,regards Bri.
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