Thanks for the reply's, the overall wing span of all 3 of them is 36mm, if this helps. I was quite surprised about this as I thought that there were 2 different species, and perhaps there are but considering variations in markings from type, perhaps they are all the same species.
Thanks again, Davey

Thank you Dave, they will be recorded simply as an Epirrita, probably E. dilutata as, whilst i think it totally acceptable for the confirmation of new species etc, killing and genitalia examination really is taking things too far for me and I'm sure the world will continue spinning if I have a few u...

Both of these came to a combined MV last night and although there was only a single specimen of the 'one', around the trap and the rest of the garden there were about 20 or so of the 2 in the pill box. They are from the Sheffield area and like most species local to here are usually of a rather dark ...

Excellent, thank you! It seems quite obvious now

Davey

Hello, I'm relatively new to studying moths and have come thoroughly stuck with this one and my best guess would be an aberration of the gold spot or double gold spot.
Any help would be most appreciated,
Davey