41 species recorded. The catch was dominated by Yellow Underwings, Large (30) and Lesser Broad-bordered (11), Six-striped Rustics (12, they haven't been this common in previous years), July High-flier and Small Phoenix (10 of each). 6 Magpie Moths, 2 Ruby Tigers. Garden Tiger Moths seem to have faded away. Dark Marbled Carpets are appearing in all their varied and striking patterns and colours: one of this morning's could almost be mistaken for a Magpie Moth at first sight. Pugs continue to cause difficulties - is the one in the photo a Grey Pug? It has a very large discal spot; is it more likely to be a Golden-rod Pug? Advice on this would be welcome.
I attach an additional photo of the pyralid
Diasemia reticularis which has now been released to continue its journey to wherever.
Diasemia reticularis
Grey Pug?
Dark Marbled Carpet
The alternate dark & light markings on the wing veins suggest more likely Goldenrod Pug than Grey Pug, but these are really difficult even from specimens. Did you check its antennae?
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