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All information is from UK lepidoptera websites
Essex Skipper
(Thymelicus lineola) Bromley "The Essex Skipper forms discrete colonies that vary from a small number of individuals to several thousand. Where it occurs it can therefore be very common. This species is very similar in appearance to the Small Skipper and, because of this similarity, was not recognised as a separate species until 1889. The male is distinguished from the female by the sex brand on its forewings, which is a short line of specialised scent scales. Despite its name, the Essex Skipper is now found over much of the southern half of England and it was first recorded in Wales in 2000 and in Wexford in south-east Ireland in 2006. On the British mainland it is to generally be found south of a line between Dorset and North Lincolnshire. It is believed that the increase in distribution is being assisted by the steep and grass-covered embankments that are often found on motorways and major trunk roads which acted as corridors - allowing this species to reach new locations more easily."
Although apparently this is out of date and is now found in Newcastle
5T2A2410-CR3_DxO_DeepPRIME -1Skipperv5 by davholla2002, on Flickr
Light Brown Apple Moth
(Epiphyas postvittana), Bromley "Wingspan 16-25 mm.
This originally Australian species was probably accidentally introduced into Cornwall in the 1930's and since then has spread quickly northwards, and is now regular in many parts, and very common in some areas.
A pest species in Australian orchards, it is one of the most catholic polyphages in Britain, and should be considered as a possibility when identifying larvae off any plant.
It flies in two generations between May and October." It is the commonest moth I see.
5T2A2485-CR3_DxO_DeepPRIME -1Mothv4 by davholla2002, on Flickr
Rosy Tabby
(Endotricha flammealis) Wingspan 18-23 mm.
Another species which has an unusual resting posture. The front part of the body is raised up on the forelegs, and the wings held at an angle, with the edges touching the resting surface.
The larvae feed initially on a range of plants and bushes, and later amongst leaf-litter.
It occurs locally throughout the southern half of Britain, and flies during July and August, when it comes to light.
5T2A2480-CR3_DxO_DeepPRIME -1Mothv3 by davholla2002, on Flickr
Common Footman
(Eilema lurideola) Bromley
A widespread species in most of Britain, except in Scotland where it is local. Quite common in the south of its range.
The forewings are greenish-grey, with a leading yellow stripe, tapering to a point at the tip. The wings are folded flat over the back when at rest. In flight, the yellow hindwings are noticeable, and it looks a much larger moth.
It is on the wing in July and August and frequently comes to light. The larvae feed on various lichens.
5T2A2474-CR3_DxO_DeepPRIME -1Footmanv3 by davholla2002, on Flickr
Essex Skipper
(Thymelicus lineola) Bromley "The Essex Skipper forms discrete colonies that vary from a small number of individuals to several thousand. Where it occurs it can therefore be very common. This species is very similar in appearance to the Small Skipper and, because of this similarity, was not recognised as a separate species until 1889. The male is distinguished from the female by the sex brand on its forewings, which is a short line of specialised scent scales. Despite its name, the Essex Skipper is now found over much of the southern half of England and it was first recorded in Wales in 2000 and in Wexford in south-east Ireland in 2006. On the British mainland it is to generally be found south of a line between Dorset and North Lincolnshire. It is believed that the increase in distribution is being assisted by the steep and grass-covered embankments that are often found on motorways and major trunk roads which acted as corridors - allowing this species to reach new locations more easily."
Although apparently this is out of date and is now found in Newcastle
5T2A2410-CR3_DxO_DeepPRIME -1Skipperv5 by davholla2002, on FlickrLight Brown Apple Moth
(Epiphyas postvittana), Bromley "Wingspan 16-25 mm.
This originally Australian species was probably accidentally introduced into Cornwall in the 1930's and since then has spread quickly northwards, and is now regular in many parts, and very common in some areas.
A pest species in Australian orchards, it is one of the most catholic polyphages in Britain, and should be considered as a possibility when identifying larvae off any plant.
It flies in two generations between May and October." It is the commonest moth I see.
5T2A2485-CR3_DxO_DeepPRIME -1Mothv4 by davholla2002, on FlickrRosy Tabby
(Endotricha flammealis) Wingspan 18-23 mm.
Another species which has an unusual resting posture. The front part of the body is raised up on the forelegs, and the wings held at an angle, with the edges touching the resting surface.
The larvae feed initially on a range of plants and bushes, and later amongst leaf-litter.
It occurs locally throughout the southern half of Britain, and flies during July and August, when it comes to light.
5T2A2480-CR3_DxO_DeepPRIME -1Mothv3 by davholla2002, on FlickrCommon Footman
(Eilema lurideola) Bromley
A widespread species in most of Britain, except in Scotland where it is local. Quite common in the south of its range.
The forewings are greenish-grey, with a leading yellow stripe, tapering to a point at the tip. The wings are folded flat over the back when at rest. In flight, the yellow hindwings are noticeable, and it looks a much larger moth.
It is on the wing in July and August and frequently comes to light. The larvae feed on various lichens.
5T2A2474-CR3_DxO_DeepPRIME -1Footmanv3 by davholla2002, on Flickr
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