Posted by Sean Bolton on September 15, 2006 at 1:38 PM
Hi All
I am having trouble identifying this moth which I photographed back in July. I wondered if any UKNP'ers could help me out on this one.
I would also appreciate any recommendations for a good ID guide for British moths, I have dragonflies and butterflies covered but my general Collins British Wildlife guide is not too good for moths.
cheers
Sean
Posted by Sean Bolton on September 15, 2006 at 1:38 PM
Silver YAutographa gamma. The latin name is very descriptive!
BTW, it's in the Collins Comp. British Wildlife on pg 162
Posted by Sean Bolton on September 15, 2006 at 2:03 PM
Thanks Nick, I appreciate the help.
I have just checked in the Collins guide and I still wouldn't be able to 100% ID it from the book photo. I must get myself a more comprehensive moth ID book.
cheers
Sean
Posted by SteveHL on September 15, 2006 at 3:08 PM
Re ID try: Field Guide to the Moths of GB and Ireland, by Paul Waring and Martin Townsend.
Hope this helps
Regds
SteveHL
As Nick says,it is a Silver Y moth.
I've got a shot of the same species in my portfolio somewhere,HERE showing a slightly different view with the prominant tufts of hair visible on the moth's back.
A nice pair of shots,BTW.I like the angle on the first one.
I believe the best moth identification guide currently available is THIS ONE
Have a bit more confidence in your skills Sean - the 'Y' is diagnostic of this species. The nearest other match has a broken tail on the 'Y'.
Posted by Sean Bolton on September 15, 2006 at 3:31 PM
Hi Steve, Justin
Thanks for the book recommendations, I will check them out and add one to my Christmas list
Thanks for the comment Justin, these shots are cropped in for ID purposes, I would normally leave a bit more space around the subject. And I like your portfolio shot of this moth, excellent detail and sharpness.
cheers
Sean
Posted by Sean Bolton on September 15, 2006 at 3:38 PM
Have a bit more confidence in your skills Sean
Thanks Nick, I am a bit cautious with Moths as I know there are hundreds of species that can be seen in the UK and often they are very similar. I am learning though, and it is always good to get some feedback from the knowledgeable UKNP forum members.
cheers
Sean
Posted by Rene de Heer on September 17, 2006 at 6:08 AM
Sean, no idea what it is but its a very nice image with a good background.
Rene de Heer
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9 repliesI am having trouble identifying this moth which I photographed back in July. I wondered if any UKNP'ers could help me out on this one.
I would also appreciate any recommendations for a good ID guide for British moths, I have dragonflies and butterflies covered but my general Collins British Wildlife guide is not too good for moths.
cheers
Sean
BTW, it's in the Collins Comp. British Wildlife on pg 162
I have just checked in the Collins guide and I still wouldn't be able to 100% ID it from the book photo. I must get myself a more comprehensive moth ID book.
cheers
Sean
Hope this helps
Regds
SteveHL
As Nick says,it is a Silver Y moth.
I've got a shot of the same species in my portfolio somewhere,HERE showing a slightly different view with the prominant tufts of hair visible on the moth's back.
A nice pair of shots,BTW.I like the angle on the first one.
I believe the best moth identification guide currently available is
THIS ONE
Thanks for the book recommendations, I will check them out and add one to my Christmas list
Thanks for the comment Justin, these shots are cropped in for ID purposes, I would normally leave a bit more space around the subject. And I like your portfolio shot of this moth, excellent detail and sharpness.
cheers
Sean
Thanks Nick, I am a bit cautious with Moths as I know there are hundreds of species that can be seen in the UK and often they are very similar. I am learning though, and it is always good to get some feedback from the knowledgeable UKNP forum members.
cheers
Sean
Rene de Heer