UK Moth Identification

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@ChalkhillBlue1 Yes, Common for me.

@MOTHIDUK Hi, found this pug on the side of the shed this weekend, (North Kent, urban). Looks like a common pug to me, (the white spot showed better in real life than in the photo), but my book gives a max wingspan of 18mm - this one was more like 25mm. Am I wrong?

@JohnWil02764261 Brindled Pug

@MOTHIDUK Hi Sean Unid pug. John

@hargrek1 Yep thats correct

@MOTHIDUK IST trap of the year and already stressed! Is this a red chestnut please? VC65. TIA.

@2lazy2weed Mompha yes, Bradleyi or divisella - gen det job

@MOTHIDUK @FlyinginFordham Found this tiny day-flying moth just now. My best guess is one of the Momphas - maybe subbistrigella? Am I close? Many thanks.

@2lazy2weed Diurnea fagella

@MOTHIDUK @FlyinginFordham Could I just check this one please? Probably just a March moth, but it's markings were a bit different to the ones I usually get. Any help much appreciated. Thanks.

@pmandrews1973 Falconipennella

@pmandrews1973 Agree, looks good for falci

Struggling with this Caloptilia species found yesterday evening in the utility room - I suspect whatever it is it will be new for me. Is it a falconpenalla @MOTHIDUK ? VC38

@2lazy2weed Clouded Drab

@MOTHIDUK @FlyinginFordham Struggling with this one from last night - is it just a poorly marked Common Quaker? Many thanks.

@JohnWil02764261 Yes sorry, you were right with Clouded Drab

@MOTHIDUK Thanks a lot Sean. John

@MOTHIDUK Hi Sean Just started mothing again. Could you verify the following: 0370 Common Quaker 0386Clouded Drab 0390/95 Small Quaker

@2lazy2weed Common Pug

@MOTHIDUK @FlyinginFordham 1st pug of the year and I'm feeling rusty! Brindled Pug maybe? Many thanks.

@OCTGman Yes, dark Spring Usher

@MOTHIDUK I’m lost already this year Sean. Maybe Spring Usher? Help please.

@lynda_lambert A subpropinquella is a good bet, but can't be completely sure.

Meant to tag Sean @MOTHIDUK 🙄

@SafferyMic79449 Yes, that's correct

Hi, @MOTHIDUK Just found this in my kitchen. Is it The Chestnut (Conistra vaccinii) North Somerset. Thanks for all your help as always. #moths #UKmoths

@theveryamateur1 Most likely, but tricky view

Ypsolopha ustella? @MOTHIDUK

@BlotchedEmerald Common Marbled Carpet was my 1st thought

@MOTHIDUK It was found dead in a birding hide.

A photo of a dead #moth from December 2021 in #ThornleyWoods #Durham. Never decided what this was. Perhaps even too much of a challenge for @MOTHIDUK?

@Epsom1780 Best ask @rlewington2 for caterpillars

@MOTHIDUK any chance you could ID this caterpillar please? It’s in UK but all I can find suggest a North American moth- Otter Spriamater

@Wykebirding Both correct

Hey @MOTHIDUK couple from last night in Shropshire; is that a very faded Gem? And Scarce Umber?

@kevstead7 Oof all too battered to ID really, Brick and Square-spot Rustic, maybe.

@MOTHIDUK hi Sean could 1 be the brick and any ideas on pic 2&3 same moth just different pic cheers again mate much appreciated

@BithellBobby Unfortunately not, without dissection

Hi @MOTHIDUK is there any chance of getting this Eppirrita down to species. Comes up as Autumnal Moth on obs id, but not so sure myself. Thanks