60 moths of 17 species came to MV. New for year were: Nut-tree Tussock; Lesser Swallow Prominent; Lunar Marbled Brown; Least Black Arches; V-pug; Spruce Carpet and Caloptilia (betulicola?) - photo of latter follows, I would welcome views on species.
Richard and I discussed the Caloptilia by email, and as it had white hindlegs we agreed it was C betulicola. There are 7 previous records from VC35, from 5 sites, but (as with many Micros) it is somewhat overlooked.
Richard and I discussed the Caloptilia by email, and as it had white hindlegs we agreed it was C betulicola. There are 7 previous records from VC35, from 5 sites, but (as with many Micros) it is somewhat overlooked.
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