Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Twin-spotted Quaker, Elton

Twin-spotted Quaker Orthosia munda

© Brian Stone

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Cambridge moths 11 March 09


Three typical early-year species to light last night: Hebrew Character Orthosia gothica, Common Quaker Orthosia cerasi and March Moth Alsophila aescularia

pete
CB1 3ST
22W actinic
Canon400D + 50mm/f2.5 macro


Lead-coloured Drab, Elton

A rather dark specimen.

Lead-coloured Drab Orthosia populeti

© Brian Stone Canon Powershot A640

Monday, March 09, 2009

Twin-spotted Quaker, Cambridge, 7 March 09


2189 Twin-spotted Quaker Orthosia munda
The only moth attracted to the trap so far this year, but a first for the garden.

pete
CB1 3ST
Cambs/vc29
22W actinic
Canon400D + 50mm/f2.5 macro