Skipper and a moth for ID
Skipper and a moth for ID
The skipper(?) was seen a week ago but I forgot to post it so any help welcome. The almost translucent moth was in the garden yesterday and was almost lost amongst the forty/fifty odd Cabbage Whites flying around like confetti! Again, any ID help appreciated.
Re: Skipper and a moth for ID
I can see just enough of the uppersides to be confident the butterfly is a 2nd brood Dingy Skipper, Deborah.
Re: Skipper and a moth for ID
Hi Deborah, the moth is likely a Mother of Pearl, Pleuroptya ruralis. It's a worn individual and the angle for ID is a bit tricky so not 100% certain.
Re: Skipper and a moth for ID
Agree with both Dingy Skipper and Mother of Pearl.
Re: Skipper and a moth for ID
Thanks everyone.