Hi Roger,

I think it's more likely to be a Saltern Ear, though separating the four ear
spp. is notoriously difficult as they are all very similar yet variable.
Some/all can only be separated by gen. det./are impossible, depending on who
you ask.

I'd suggest Saltern Ear because of the pale, drab colour;
flattened-crescent-shaped kidney; relatively weak cross-lines; faint/obscure
oval; and because the date and location make an immigrant Saltern the most
likely candidate anyway. Though how reliable each or all of those features are I
don't really know. There was a small influx of 'ear sp.s' in July last year and
I think most of those were believed to be Saltern.

Regards,
John


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> I've just posted another photo in 'Rogers Queries' that seems to be a 'Large
Ear' moth going by its colours pattern and size. Can anybody confirm or but me
right? I still have the moth if further examination. is required
> Thank, Roger
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