Showing posts with label Diarsia sp 14th May 2009. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Diarsia sp 14th May 2009. Show all posts

Thursday, 14 May 2009

Diarsia sp. 14th May 2009

The moth on the right is a bog-standard Small Square-spot with a forewing length of 17mm. The moth on the left has very similar markings but is much larger - 21mm fw - and has a distinct curve to the leading edge of the forewing. In the hand there is a distinct dark band about half way down the wings which doesn't show too well in the photo.


Edit: confirmed by dissection as Small Square-spot