Southern Wainscot, Farcet Fen

A new species for me and my 5km square (TL29sw) which is a wainscot species-rich area with this being the 12th species.

Thanks to David G for his early photos and post to Cammoths highlighting the forehead band on this species. When I noticed an unusual wainscot in the trap this morning I immediately looked at its forehead and found what I was hoping for!

I'm always fascinated by what moths remind me of, and doesn't this species' face look just like a buffalo!

The Nutmeg, Earith

Bordered Sallow, Earith

9th July 2007 (c) David Griffiths

Sitochroa palealis, Serpentine BP

I came across this moth today flying around the western end of the ridge and furrow at Serpentine BP (Hampton NR). Sitochroa palealis is an occasional immigrant species with only 26 previous records for Hunts (VC31). It is apparently established in some parts of the south and south-east, prefering coastal or calcareous areas. In view of the lack of migrants around at the moment it's tempting to suggest this one may be result of successful breeding locally following last year's bumper migrant moth year. The brick pits have some maritime characteristics and there's plenty of Wild Carrot (the larval food plant) about.

Sitochroa palealis


© Brian Stone

The Sycamore, Cambridge, 9 July 2007

Tentative identification: 755 Stenolechia gemmella, but suggestions welcome!

pete
cambridge, vc29
22W actinic
Nikon cp4500

Common Moths, Elton

Some common moths from Elton

Swallow-tailed Moth Ourapteryx sambucaria


White Plume Moth Pterophorus pentadactyla


Common Footman Eilema lurideola


Phtheochroa rugosana


© Brian Stone Canon A640

Least Carpet, Cambridge, 8 July 2007

The second of this species for 2007, found on the back gate, where it remained all day.


pete
cambridge, vc29
22W actinic
Nikon cp4500