EsG00 Trap Deployment

2007 Gaucin, España Moths

Folder: European
This set of Moth species were recorded during a 7-night stay near Gaucin with friends looking after the Villa whilst the owner was on a Cruise holiday. Some identifications are uncertain, but provisionally these species were given names of likely species. Any help with identification would be welcomed. Mothing results were from joint sessions with our friend Madeline. Where they are likely to b…  (read more)
EsG38 Earias insulana (Egyptian Bollworm)

EsG38 Earias insulana (Egyptian Bollworm)

19 Nov 2007 387
Noctuidae, Nolinae - Wingspan: 30mm. A widespread species usually found in southern Europe and Africa. A single specimen arrived at our trap on the 19th.
EsG39 Callopistria latreillei

EsG39 Callopistria latreillei

19 Nov 2007 151
Noctuidae, Eriopinae - Wingspan: 31mm. A single specimen came to our trap on the 19th. Unfortunately, light reflections from scales have tended to mask the markings on its wings, but the wide dark bar across the centre of the forewings, together with the buff "tooth-marks" in the dark areas near the wing-tips are a good identification aid.
EsG40 Spodoptera exigua (Small Mottled Willow)

EsG40 Spodoptera exigua (Small Mottled Willow)

19 Nov 2007 161
Noctuidae, Xyleninae - Wingspan: 28mm. A small migratory Noctuid which can be found throughout Europe, and also visits the UK most years. 5 were recorded during trapping at this site.
EsG41 Dryobota labecula?

EsG41 Dryobota labecula?

22 Nov 2007 212
Noctuidae Xyleninae - Wingspan: 30mm. A single specimen of this small Noctuid arrived at our net trap on the 21st. It occurs along Southern Europe around the Mediterranean.
EsG43 Nodaria nodosalis

EsG43 Nodaria nodosalis

22 Nov 2007 157
Noctuidae Herminiinae - Wingspan: 33mm. A small Noctuid which occurs in Southern Europe along the Mediterranean. Two were recorded on the 21st.
EsG44 Petrophora convergata

EsG44 Petrophora convergata

17 Apr 2014 204
Geometridae, Ennominae - Wingspan: 31mm. An interesting Geometrid, which only appeared as two specimens which came in before our arrival.
EsG45 Cucullia calendulae ?

EsG45 Cucullia calendulae ?

17 Apr 2014 131
EsG46 Eugnorisma glareosa (Autumnal Rustic)

EsG46 Eugnorisma glareosa (Autumnal Rustic)

17 Apr 2014 153
EsG48 Uresiphita gilvata

EsG48 Uresiphita gilvata

17 Apr 2014 138
EsG49 Chesias rufata (Broom-tip)

EsG49 Chesias rufata (Broom-tip)

17 Apr 2014 189
EsG50 Unidentified Geometrid

EsG50 Unidentified Geometrid

17 Apr 2014 128
EsG51 Unidentified

EsG51 Unidentified

17 Apr 2014 157
EsG52 Autographa gamma (Silver Y)

EsG52 Autographa gamma (Silver Y)

17 Apr 2014 149
EsG53 Macroglossum stellatarum (Hummingbird Hawkmoth)

EsG53 Macroglossum stellatarum (Hummingbird Hawkmo…

17 Apr 2014 209
One of this species alighted on the track by the villa, and seemed content to stay for its photograph to be taken. Unfortunately it doesn't, at this time, show it's orange hind wings and the prominently tufted abdomen, relying on the cryptic fore wings to make it blend in with its surroundings.
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