The Square-spot Dart looks ok, 11 of the 13 county records before this are from the Aberystwyth area and 8 of them were in the last 10 years. Not so sure about the Sharp-angled Peacock because they are difficult to separate from Peacock. Two of the features to look for in Sharp-angled are; a distinct grey cross band running through the paw print and continuing on the hindwing, and a broken dark line around the edge of both wings. Neither of these are clear from the photograph. Let me know if you still have the moth.
This has been confirmed as Sharp-angled Peacock. This is the most northerly record ever in Ceredigion. There has been a number of records at New Quay this year so hopefully it wont be long before we get them up here in the north.
and Sharp-angled Peacock (I think)
The supporting cast included Narrow-winged Pug and (very worn) Rusty-dot Pearl.
The Square-spot Dart looks ok, 11 of the 13 county records before this are from the Aberystwyth area and 8 of them were in the last 10 years. Not so sure about the Sharp-angled Peacock because they are difficult to separate from Peacock. Two of the features to look for in Sharp-angled are; a distinct grey cross band running through the paw print and continuing on the hindwing, and a broken dark line around the edge of both wings. Neither of these are clear from the photograph. Let me know if you still have the moth.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tony. I dont still have the peacock, but I will send you another photo.
ReplyDeleteInterested in your final verdict Tony. The sub-terminal line on the hindwing looks dotted (=Sharp-angled), but the angle of view isn't terriffic.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful moth species !!
ReplyDeleteThis has been confirmed as Sharp-angled Peacock. This is the most northerly record ever in Ceredigion. There has been a number of records at New Quay this year so hopefully it wont be long before we get them up here in the north.
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