73: NOCTUIDS: 114 - 168

73.114 Small Angle Shades, a 30mm final instar larva on Sept. 25th 2017 found by Julian Birkhead on a Halifax Scientific Society ramble at Bradshaw. It was an unusual find as it's the only larva I've ever seen feeding on Himalayan Balsam!

73.114 Small Angle Shades pupa on Mar. 29th 2018, reared from larva pictured above. It's colouring up rapidly now having spent the winter in my garage in an airtight tuppaware tub. The tub was opened up every couple of weeks to let fresh air in. Immediately before snapping the lid back on I breathed on to the inside of it which added a little humidity to prevent the pupa from drying out.

73.114 Small Angle Shades reared from the pupa pictured above on Apr. 3rd 2018. It's five days later and the surprisingly beautiful adult has emerged.

73.118 Haworth's Minor to actinic light on Walsden moor on Aug. 1st 2023. Sundew Plume Moth was the target species but no luck so far - maybe next year.....

73.119 Crescent to MV light at Cromwell Bottom on Aug. 5th 2023.

73.121 Frosted Orange to MV light at Barkisland on Aug. 29th 2022.

73.123 Rosy Rustic nectaring on Ragwort by the towpath at Brearley Wetlands, Mytholmroyd on Aug. 3rd 2023.

 

73.127 Large Ear, a male to MV light at Clock Face quarry, Krumlin on Sept. 16th 2023. 

73.127 Large Ear, a male to MV light at Eleonor's wood near Bride Stones moor on Aug. 12th 2024.

73.126/7 Saltern/Large Ear, a male to MV light at Eleonor's wood near Bride Stones moor on Aug. 12th 2024. I'm assuming this is a hybrid as the genitalia showed features of both species (see below).

73.126/7 Saltern/Large Ear. The clasper of the moth pictured above.

73.131 Flounced Rustic to MV light at the cabin, Cromwell Bottom on Aug. 18th 2018.

73.134 Large Wainscot, one of two to actinic light at the lagoon at Cromwell Bottom on Oct. 8th 2023.

73.134 Large Wainscot, one of two to actinic light at the lagoon at Cromwell Bottom on Oct. 8th 2023.

73.136 Bulrush Wainscot larval exit/entry hole on a Bulrush stem at the wheel wash, Cromwell Bottom compound on Mar. 22nd 2018.

73.136 Bulrush Wainscot larval feeding signs, details as above. Peeling back the outer layers revealed extensive feeding signs as well as more holes.

73.136 Bulrush Wainscot to MV light at the cabin, Cromwell Bottom on Aug. 18th 2018. Photographed on the ground sheet at the trap.

73.144 Small Wainscot to actinic light at Clock Face quarry, Krumlin on Aug. 7th 2022. A surprisingly tiny wainscot.

73.144 Small Wainscot to actinic light on Walsden moor on Aug. 1st 2023.

73.147 Small Dotted Buff male to MV light at Clock Face quarry, Krumlin on June 25th 2024.

73.154 Dusky Brocade  to MV light at Brown Scout quarry, Widdop, June 22nd 2018.

73.154 Dusky Brocade to MV light at Sarah Flood's garden at Luddenden Dean on July 15th 2021.

A highly variable species which was identified with the aid of Charlie Fletcher.

73.155 Clouded Brindle to actinic light at Reedsmire Pond, Mirfield on July 11th 2024.

An undoubted highlight of a rather modest catch.

73.156 Clouded-bordered Brindle, North Dean meadow, June 14th 05. Disturbed by day - a field observation. Although very common to MV light traps this was quite an exciting find back in the day.

73.156 Clouded-bordered Brindle to MV light at Clock Face quarry, Krumlin on July 24th 2024.

73.158 Rustic Shoulder-knot to MV light at Turgate Delph, Norland on May 15th 2022.

73.160 Slender Brindle, North Dean meadow, July 21st 06. A daytime observation.

73.162 Dark Arches feeding on a sugar mixture in the garden at Skircoat Green on July 26th 2006.

73.163 Light Arches, one of four to MV light at Mirey Wall farm, Sowerby on July 10th 2021.

73.165 The Confused to actinic light on moorland above Hollins Road, Walsden on July 18th 2024.

Surely an overlooked species, the first Dusky Brocade I checked for this species turned out to be one!

73.168 Double Lobed to MV light at Clock Face quarry, Krumlin on July 24th 2024.

A surprisingly well marked and beautiful specimen.

73.168 Double Lobed in the garden greenhouse at Skircoat Green on June 21st 06. It was found in a bag of ornamental grass clippings from the garden pond which the larva was probably feeding on.