Some Moths during August

 The variety of species coming to the moth trap continues to be good and here are some images of some of the moths that were attracted to the garden during August. 

Poplar Hawkmoth (Laothoe populi)

Pine Hawkmoth (Hyloicus pinastri)

Jersey Tiger (Euplagia quadripunctaria) (form lutescens)

Clay (Mythimna ferrago)

Delicate (Mythimna vitellina)

Copper Underwing (Amphipyra pyramidea)

Riband Wave (Idaea aversata) (form remutata)

Clay Triple-lines (Cyclophora linearia)

Maiden's Blush (Cyclophora punctaria)

Scorched Carpet (Ligdia adustata)

Tree-lichen Beauty (Cryphia algae)

Minor Shoulder-knot (Brachylomia viminalis)

Dusky Sallow (Eremobia ochroleuca)

The following two Mesapamea species are each very variable in their markings and colouring. They are virtually inseparable and require close examination of genitalia to be certain of identification.

I tend to employ the rather dubious 'best guess' method.

Common Rustic (Mesapamea secalis) (probably)

Lesser Common Rustic (Mesapamea didyma) (probably)