For much of mid-June, I have been getting and increasing number of the common brown noctuids and in comparison a lower number of the other families. With this comes the challenge of identifying some individuals that just do not fit the pattern of the book pictures, Included here are a few pairs and comparisons
Two Broom moths, one showing all the features, the other just the creamy blob
Reddish Light Arches and Light Arches - both equally common in Luton on the chalk soils at this time of year
Presumed Dusky Brocade with some tawny colouration which had me thinking of Small Clouded Brindle
Greyish looking presumed Large Nutmeg (based on shape), most of mine are fawn/beige
A Dusky Brocade that (unusually) actually looks like one of the pics in the book
Clouded Brindle (all the features and well marked)
Presumed Clouded Brindle. Had thoughts of Clouded-bordered Brindle which it closely resembles but I think the visibility of the fine black cross-line in the middle of the rear of the wing gives it away
And how about this Ingrailed Clay which the same species as the individual in the previous post with the black triangle and square markings. It's the tiny arrowheads on the end of the wings that matters, none of the rest of the colouration is relevant !? Good job moths work on smells not sight in choosing a partner
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