Friday, 7 June 2013

Five macro moths of five species

It’s still slow for June but there were five species of macro moths in the light trap last night.  The new species were American Angle Shades (Euplexia benesimilis) and a species that I haven’t seen before, a Straight-lined Plagodis Moth (Plagodis phlogosaria).  There was some wear on the right forewing of the Plagodis moth but it is a very colourful species.  Would like to get another one of these.

I’m in Lethbridge this weekend and there is a storm watch in effect until after midnight so it’s doubtful that I will have a light trap out tonight.  Hoping for better weather tomorrow.

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