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Moth Identification

Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 2:33 pm

by matangouk

Hi,

This moth was spotted on the wall of the house, NE England, any ideas of the species?

Thanks.

Re: Moth Identification

Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 3:12 pm

by Hugh Middleton

Willow Beauty?? Just a guess - have just got into mothing.

Hugh

Re: Moth Identification

Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 3:39 pm

by Nigel P

I think it's a Mottled Beauty: http://www.hantsmoths.org.uk/species/1941.php

N

Re: Moth Identification

Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 4:49 pm

by matangouk

Thanks Hugh & Nigel, it does look like a Mottled Beauty, so many moths - identifying can be a nightmare

Re: Moth Identification

Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 5:22 pm

by Hugh Middleton

Well I got half of it right

Agree ID is a nightmare but worth persevering with.Am really enjoying it.

Hugh